The Reasons for Using CT Brazed Profile Tools
Carbide-tipped tools will retain their cutting edge hardness at a high temperature. This is generated by superior cutting speeds along with feeds, reducing the machining cycle time. CT brazed profile tools enhance surface finish and retain size for a longer time to retain quality.
The CT brazed profile tools last for a longer period of time as the carbide chip forming surface resists wear as chip flows over the tools. This reduces the possibility of costly changes with increased rework and scrap. Vega tools have always been used with highly abrasive materials.
Are CT Brazed Profile tools a more cost-effective option than solid carbide tools?
The CT brazed profile tools are a lot more durable than solid carbide tools. Under abnormal conditions, carbide will crack due to hard spots in the material being machined, inadequate holding of the workplace, and incorrect feed rates. The cracks shattering solid carbide tools are stopped in carbide tipped tools by the toughened tool steel body. Typically, it allows the tool to complete the manufacturing process.
The carbide grade in the carbide dripped tools will be selected based on cutting along with wear characteristics. It does not compromise the structural strength of carbide, as it is required for solid carbide materials. There are high-cost speciality carbides vital for aggressive machinery work. Even some of the solid alloys are not available in solid carbide form.
Though carbide tipped tools tends to use higher quality carbide, the cost is less as compared to solid carbide tools. One reason for it is that only the thick edge is developed from carbide. The shank, along with the body, is developed from a less costly, toughened version of steel. This augers well for the days to come at the same time as well.