For steels
For stainless steels
For cast iron
For non-ferrous metal
For difficult to cut material
For hardened material
The chart below shows the relationship between various tool materials, in relation with hardness on a vertical axis and toughness on a horizontal axis.
Today, cemented carbide, coated carbide and TiC-TiN-based cermet are key tool materials in the market, as they offer a good balance of hardness and toughness.
For steels
For stainless steels
For cast iron
For non-ferrous metal
For difficult to cut material
For hardened material
For finish cutting
For medium cutting
For rough cutting