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Cutting machinery is evolving faster and faster with the rapid pace of technological development. Explore Prime Industrial Supply’s large inventory of fantastic cutting tools for machining. We have products for the toughest jobs and the most detailed. We cary quality tools that combine precision with durability to satisfy all your machine needs.
The quality of a cutting tool depends on three main attributes: hardness, toughness, and wear resistance. Hardness refers to how resistant a material is at high temperature and under compressive force. Toughness refers to the durability of a piece of machinery to absorb energy and stress without chipping or fracturing. Wear resistance, of course, refers to the longevity of a tool and how long it can sustain regular use before needing replacement. Finding the perfect balance of these three attributes is the key to the manufacture of a reliable and hardwearing tool. A cutting tool must be able to withstand the heat it generates during the cut process and be harder than the material it is cutting.
The majority of industrial cutting tools use High Speed Tool Steel (HSS). This steel contains alloys of high carbon steel which strengthens it and makes it heat-resistant. HSS is divided into two main types for cutting tools, M (molybdenum steel) series and T (tungsten) series.
At Prime Industrial Supply, we provide a wide variety of options in both single point cutting tools (such as broaches and tool bits) and rotary cutting tools (such as drill bits, countersinks/counterbores, milling cutters, reamers, and cold saw blades). We sell many types of indexable tools and solid cutting tools. Wander through our comprehensive catalogue to find the cutting tool for you.