97% heavy tungsten alloy precision components are used in printing equipment
Description
In intaglio printing processes for printing equipment, the WCo intaglio roller made from 97% heavy tungsten alloy maintains long-term sharpness and integrity of groove edges on the roller surface, ensuring precise and uniform ink transfer while effectively suppressing defects such as uneven ink layer thickness and blurred pattern edges, thereby significantly enhancing print quality. In 3D printing applications, dense printing plates fabricated from 97% heavy tungsten alloy leverage their high density to efficiently dissipate vibration energy generated during printing, substantially reducing vibration-induced artifacts and further improving printing accuracy and product stability.
The advantages of alloy types
The printed cylindrical balancer WNiFe (95% W) eliminates vibration in rotary printers;
The inkjet nozzle plate WCu (90% W) prevents clogging and extends service life;
The WNiFe damper (97% W) reduces blurring in high-speed digital printers;
The Doctor Blades WNiCr have a lifespan three times longer than steel blades;
The gravure roller WCo maintains sharp grooves for precise ink transfer.
Compared to the technological advantages of steel/aluminum
50% heavier than steel – enhances momentum control of moving components.
Hardness (280–320 HV) – resistant to scratches from pigments or abrasives.
Non-magnetic – essential for MRI-safe printing facilities.
Performance Comparison
Property
Tungsten alloy stainless steel | Aluminum density (g/cm³): 17–19 | 7.9 | 2.7 | Wear rate: 0.02 mm³/nm, 0.15 mm³/nm, 0.3 mm³/nm | Thermal expansion: 4.5 μm/m°C, 17 μm/m°C, 23 μm/m°C
ODM
Precision machining: roller/b blade tolerance ±0.005 mm.
Coating: PTFE, DLC, or ceramic coating to enhance ink release.
Form: rods, plates, or CNC-machined parts.
Application scenario
Packaging printing – The tungsten wire blade ensures stable ink application. 3D printing: Use densely printed plates to reduce vibration artifacts.
Banknote printing machine: Anti-counterfeiting tungsten components ensure security.





