High-Performance Ceramic Extrusion Dies for Copper and Brass Forming

Why Choose Nilcra^® Zirconia?

Our dies are made from Nilcra^® Zirconia, a high-performance monolithic ceramic with unique advantages:

• Exceptional toughness and hardness maintained at high temperatures
• Superior resistance to:
  
  • Wear
  • Deformation
  • Galling
  • Corrosion
• Low coefficient of friction, minimizing wear from abrasive materials
• No-galling properties, ensuring smoother operation and longer tool life
• Lasts 20–30 times longer than conventional steel dies
• Delivers a superior surface finish, reducing the need for post-processing

We offer advanced Zirconia ceramic tooling solutions tailored for demanding metal forming applications, including:

• Tailored Designs for Rectangular Copper Busbars and Rod Components
  
• Hot extrusion dies for copper and brass
• Available as:
  
  • Ceramic inserts only
  • Pre-mounted in steel housings
• Sintered blanks also available

Key Benefits

With Nilcra® Zirconia dies, you can:

• Improve:
  
  • Process efficiency
  • Product quality
  • Yield rates
• Eliminate or significantly reduce:
  
  • Poor dimensional control
  • Inferior surface finishes
  • High scrap rates