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What cutting tools can be used for machining hardened steel?

There are a number of cutting tools that can be used to machine hardened steel. What you use will depend on the shape and size of your workpiece, and how much material needs to be removed. In this article, we'll look at some common cutting tools and see how they differ in their ability to cut through hardened steel.

• High Speed Steel

  High speed steel (HSS) is a tool steel. It's used in the machining of hardened steel, and it can be hardened by heat treatment.

  It's a low carbon steel with high alloy content. The high alloy content gives HSS better wear resistance than regular carbon steels; however, the lower carbon content makes it easier to machine than other high-alloy tool steels.

• Powder Metal

  Powder metal is a mixture of metal powder, binder, and other additives. It can be used to machine hardened steel with a high speed steel tool. The machining process is similar to that used when machining aluminum alloys or cast iron because the powder metal has some of the same properties as these materials. For example, it can be machined on any type of milling machine fitted with an end mill spindle and collets for holding tools. The key difference is that you'll need much higher spindle speeds and feeds than when working with aluminum or cast iron so as not to damage your expensive high-speed tooling too quickly!

• Tungsten Carbide Tools

  Tungsten Carbide tips are made from a cobalt binder and tungsten carbide particles. They are used for very hard materials such as titanium, ceramic, stainless steel and high-alloy steel. For example, if you want to machine an aluminum alloy that contains more than 40% magnesium and iron, you should consider using this type of cutting tool because it can withstand higher temperatures than HSS or solid carbide tools.

  
  

  Carbide tips are also stronger than solid carbides so they can be used at higher speeds without breaking (which also means they cost more). Carbide inserts typically have a greater lifespan than other types of inserts; however, they do not produce as smooth a finish in softer materials like aluminum or plastics due to their high speed vibrations during operation.

   

• CBN Inserts (Cubic Boron Nitride)

  CBN is a hard, dense material that can be used to machine hardened steel. It isn't as tough or as hard as PCD, it's very expensive before, however the cbn inserts price already very reasonable compare with their performance on hardened steel with SCBN Tools Products. 

  
  

• PCD Inserts (Polycrystalline Diamond)

  The PCD, or polycrystalline diamond, is a type of superhard material than CBN, however the diamond tip is sharp, it will be easily break. It usually use for machining ferrous metal, such as copper, aluminum,ect.

  
  

• Conclusion

  With so many different types of cutting tools, how do you know which one is right for the job? We’ve got you covered. Contact with us to found the most suitable cutting tools for machining hardened steel.