Material Composition | Heavy-duty machining of steel alloys | Industry: HSS (4% Co, ASTM A6) Base: WC 8% Co (ISO 3611) Advanced: WC-TiC 10% Co (ISO 3611) | Base: ▲ 23% harder than HSS (88 HRC vs 65 HRC) Advanced: ▲ 4% harder than Base (92 HRC) | Base: Brittle, requires careful handling Advanced: Higher cost (+30% vs Base) |
Thermal Resistance | High-temperature machining | Industry: 600°C (HSS) Base: 1000°C (ISO 3640) Advanced: 1200°C (ISO 3640) | Base: ▲ 66% higher temp tolerance than Industry Advanced: ▲ 20% hotter use than Base | Base: Requires cooling systems for prolonged use Advanced: Fragile at extreme temps |
Precision Tolerance | Precision CNC machining | Industry: ±0.02mm (ISO 1940) Base: ±0.01mm (ISO 1940) Advanced: ±0.005mm (ISO 1940) | Base: ▲ 50% tighter tolerance than Industry Advanced: ▲ 50% finer than Base | Base: Slower feed rates for precision Advanced: Requires advanced CNC systems |
Tool Life | Continuous production runs | Industry: 30 mins (ISO 3687) Base: 60 mins (ISO 3687) Advanced: 90 mins (ISO 3687) | Base: ▲ 100% longer life than Industry Advanced: ▲ 50% longer than Base | Base: Higher initial cost vs HSS tools Advanced: Requires expert maintenance |
CNC Compatibility | High-speed CNC machining | Industry: Standard CNC (ISO 230-2) Base: Most CNC (ISO 230-2) Advanced: High-speed CNC (ISO 230-2) | Base: ▲ 20% faster feed rates than Industry Advanced: ▲ 40% higher RPM tolerance | Base: Limited to mid-tier machines Advanced: Requires specialized tool holders |
Chip Evacuation | Deep slotting/cavities | Industry: Standard geometry (ISO 13399) Base: 118° geometry (ISO 13399) Advanced: 120° geometry (ISO 13399) | Base: ▲ 15% better chip flow than Industry Advanced: ▲ 10% wider flute clearance | Base: Less effective in interrupted cuts Advanced: Narrower cutting edge reduces stability |