Hardness — harness and strength of the cutting tool must be maintained at elevated temperatures, also called hot hardness (Figure 1.1) Toughness — toughness of cutting tools is needed so that tools ...

A 4 1⁄2-inch angle grinder with a thin cutting wheel requires a lot of arm strength and hand control to make a clean cut without damaging the disc. Think of it as a rough cut tool, though.

Cutting Tool Demand Growing Weaker Aug. 19, 2024 At midyear, manufacturers’ orders for cutting tools faced “significant stagnation” according to the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute, tempering expectations ...

It is a part of how tools perform in terms of cut quality and tool life. Click here to see a PDF of Vortex's chip-load chart . The chart is broken down into material and tool diameter categories.