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HCS (High Carbon Steel)
Standard material for wood and plastic cutting. Good flexibility and cost-effective.
Typical Applications
SoftwoodHardwoodPlasticsParticle board
Blade Materials
Understanding the metallurgy behind cutting performance
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Bi-Metal M42 (8% Cobalt)
High-speed steel teeth electron-beam welded to spring steel back. 5-10x life of HCS.
Typical Applications
Wood with nailsMetalStainless steelDemolition
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Carbide Tipped / Grit
Tungsten carbide teeth or grit edge for abrasive and hard materials.
Typical Applications
CeramicsFiberglassCement boardCast ironNailed wood
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Diamond Grit
Industrial diamond coating for hardest materials and longest life.
Typical Applications
StoneGlassCeramicsCompositesHardened steel
Material Selection Guide
| Material | Best For | Life vs HCS | Cost Level |
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| HCS | Wood, plastics, soft materials | 1x (Baseline) | $ |
| Bi-Metal M42 | Wood with nails, metal, demolition | 5-10x | $$ |
| Carbide | Ceramics, fiberglass, cement board | 10-20x | $$$ |
| Diamond | Stone, glass, composites, hardened steel | 20-50x | $$$$ |