Overview

• High speed steel (HSS) provides good wear resistance
• It is commonly used for general purpose applications on both ferrous and nonferrous materials
• Staggered tooth cutters are used for deep slotting and heavy milling applications
• They have fewer teeth than straight cutters for better chip removal from the workpiece
• Uncoated tools do not feature supportive treatments on the cutting edge
• They are are used at reduced speeds for general applications on nonferrous metals