Specialty Cutting Tools

Specialty cutting tools are used for specialized or proprietary cutting applications. Many different types of products are available. Examples include diamond cutting tools, superabrasive cutting tools, carbide cutting tools and inserts, hardened metal cutting tools, specialty steel cutting tools, specialty tile cutting tools, and application-specific industrial cutting tools. A diamond cutting tool is embedded with small pieces of diamond and provides exceptional durability. Unlike abrasive cutting tools, diamond cutting tools do not remove material in chunks. A superabrasive cutting tool includes components such as pistons, groove tools, drills, and reamers. A carbide cutting tool and insert may also include accessories such as drills or end mills. These specialty cutting tools are designed to cut carbide with hardness of 77-81 HRC. This measure of hardness is calculated from the difference in depth of penetration of an indenture between a major and a minor load. As a rule, carbide cutting tools and inserts are resistant to abrasion, but can be broken if handled improperly or misused. A carbide cutting tool and insert is usually more expensive than a specialty steel cutting tool or a hardened metal cutting tool, cutting devices that may include angle cutters, dovetails, and T-slots. A specialty tile cutting tool is a specialty cutting tool that may incorporate a hand held or table saw. Diamond hacksaws and coping saws are also classified as specialty tile cutting tools.

Selecting specialty cutting tools requires a careful analysis of product specifications, manufacturer capabilities, and approvals and certifications. Specialty cutting tool manufacturers are located across the United States and around the world. They adhere to many different quality standards and often focus on specific industries. For example, the manufacturers of specialty cutting tools for mining often sell diamond cutting tools. Distributors of specialty cutting tools for commercial construction projects may sell several types of specialty tile cutting tools.

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