CUTTING TOOL DEPOT LLC
BRADENTON, FLORIDA

are more economical in shorter production runs. Because steel is cheaper then carbide, high-speed-steel cutting tools are usually cheaper, everything else being equal. High speed steel tools are a solid one piece construction. As a result, smaller sizes are available then in carbide tipped. High speed steel is also less prone to breaking then a solid carbide tool.  High speed steel or cobalt cutting tools are practical for shorter production runs in non-ferrous applications where machining conditions restrict the use of harder, more brittle tooling such as carbide.  These tools exhibit lower wear resistance and notably less heat resistance than carbide cutting tools. The maximum working hardness of high speed steel is 65 HRC. These types of saws, drills and other cutters are not recommended for applications involving hard or abrasive materials, or high cutting speeds. Learn how to become a supplier on CTD and sell your tools online at CuttingToolDepot.com.. Learn how to become a supplier on CTD and sell your tools online at CuttingToolDepot.com..