Stainless Steel Circular Blades | Food processing, light industrial cutting | 16-20% chromium content (ASTM A240), corrosion resistance up to 800 hours (salt spray test) | Cost-effective, resistant to moisture/chemicals (e.g., food processing fluids) | Lower edge retention (▲15% less durability vs carbide), limited to medium-duty tasks |
Carbide-Tipped Blades (Base) | Paper slitting, light industrial cutting | 3mm tungsten carbide coating (ISO 5633), 450 N/mm² hardness (Rockwell C68) | ▲Sharp edge retention (retains sharpness 2x longer than steel), handles abrasive paper | Requires precise mounting (e.g., 0.1mm tolerance), 30% higher cost than steel blades |
Carbide-Tipped Blades (Advanced) | High-volume production, abrasive materials | 5mm tungsten carbide (▲2mm thicker), 520 N/mm² (▲Rockwell C72) | ▲40% longer lifespan, cuts through reinforced materials (e.g., coated paper) | Most expensive option (▲50% cost vs Base), heavier and less flexible for thin materials |
High-Speed Steel (HSS) Blades | General machining, metal cutting | 10% cobalt content (ASTM A681), 400°C heat resistance (ISO 3320) | Versatile for metals, withstands high temperatures (e.g., welding environments) | Moderate wear resistance (▲10% less durable than carbide), prone to deformation under pressure |
Titanium-Coated Blades | Aerospace, medical cutting | 2μm titanium nitride coating (ASTM B209), 0.002" surface roughness (Ra) | ▲Reduced friction (cuts 25% smoother), aesthetic finish for medical tools | Fragile coating (e.g., chips during heavy impacts), limited to thin materials (≤5mm thickness) |
Composite Material Blades | Non-metal cutting, safety applications | Fiberglass-reinforced polymer (ASTM D790), 1500V dielectric strength | Non-sparking (safe for explosive environments), lightweight (▲30% lighter than steel) | Low cutting force capacity (▲50% weaker than carbide), unsuitable for dense materials (e.g., metal sheets) |