ToughMet solves this by being "anti-galling." Because it is copper-based, it has a natural lubricity. When steel rubs against ToughMet under high pressure, the ToughMet doesn’t weld; it simply polishes. It can handle the crushing load of steel without the catastrophic failure mode. It allows drill bits to run longer, hotter, and with less maintenance, effectively saving millions of dollars in downtime.
Toughmet, often referred to by its specific alloy designation, is a type of copper-chromium alloy that has been engineered to exhibit superior mechanical and thermal properties. Its unique composition allows it to maintain high strength at elevated temperatures, along with excellent electrical conductivity and resistance to wear and corrosion. These characteristics make Toughmet an ideal material for applications where performance and reliability are critical. toughmet