Abrasive Wear — Industry Glossary Entry
Definition of abrasive wear in industrial cutting: loss of knife material by hard particles in the substrate ploughing or cutting into the edge.
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Industrial blade terminology defined for engineers, buyers and procurement teams.
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Adhesive Wear — Industry Glossary Entry
Definition of adhesive wear in industrial cutting: loss of knife material when micro-welds between the edge and the substrate fracture at the knife side.
AlCrN coating — Industry Glossary Entry
Definition of AlCrN PVD coating for industrial blades: the hardest standard PVD coating, ideal for high-temperature and dry cutting applications.
Built Up Edge — Industry Glossary Entry
Definition of built-up edge in industrial cutting: weld-like adhesion of substrate material to the cutting edge, a common cause of poor cut quality on.
Burr — Industry Glossary Entry
Definition of burr in industrial cutting: the unwanted projection of material on the cut edge, how it is measured, what causes it.
Chipping — Industry Glossary Entry
Definition of chipping in industrial cutting: small fragments breaking off the cutting edge, the four root causes, and how edge hone.