Blade Material | Corrosive environments, frequent use | - Industry Standard: Carbon Steel (ASTM A109) - Our Base: Stainless Steel 304 (ASTM A240) - Our Advanced: Stainless Steel 440C (ASTM A276) ▲ (58 HRC hardness) | - Base: Resists rust in humid conditions ▲ - Advanced: 30% longer edge life ▲ - Customizable for niche applications | - Advanced: 20% higher cost ▲ - Base: Moderate hardness (45 HRC) |
Arbor Compatibility | Custom machinery, specialized equipment | - Industry Standard: Fixed 1/8" arbor (ISO 14409) - Our Base/Advanced: Customizable up to 1/4" ▲ (ISO 14409 compliance) | - Flexibility for unique tool setups ▲ - Reduces need for adapters ▲ | - Requires precise measurements during customization |
Blade Diameter | Precision cutting in small/medium projects | - Industry Standard: Fixed 2" diameter (ISO 2848) - Our Base/Advanced: Customizable 1.5"–3" ▲ (ISO 2848 tolerance ±0.1mm) | - Tailored cuts for photo frames, mats, and boards ▲ - Minimizes material waste | - Longer lead time for non-standard sizes |
Edge Durability | High-volume production, industrial use | - Industry Standard: 40 HRC hardness (ASTM E18) - Our Base: 50 HRC ▲ - Our Advanced: 58 HRC ▲ (ASTM E18 verified) | - Advanced: 40% less frequent sharpening ▲ - Base: 25% longer lifespan vs. Standard ▲ | - Advanced: Requires harder sharpening tools |
Corrosion Resistance | Outdoor use, chemical exposure | - Industry Standard: Passivation only (ASTM A380) - Our Base: 1000+ hours neutral salt spray ▲ (ASTM B117) - Advanced: 2000+ hours ▲ | - Base: Withstands 50+ chemical exposures ▲ - Advanced: Marine-grade durability ▲ | - Advanced: 25% heavier than Base ▲ |
Customization Flexibility | Unique project requirements | - Industry Standard: Limited to stock sizes - Our Base/Advanced: Full customization of diameter, length, and arbor ▲ (ISO 9001 certified) | - Adapts to bespoke designs ▲ - Reduces inventory costs via on-demand production | - Higher upfront cost for non-standard orders |