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2026-10-15 12:25:29 -

Extending the Life of Your Carbide Drills
Carbide drills are often extolled as superior to high-speed steel (HSS) because they can potentially withstand higher temperatures and higher cutting speeds, making them more efficient and longer lasting than alternatives. That being said, like any machine tool, proper use, care and maintenance will extend the lifespans of your carbide drills. Here are some tips on that front. Optimize...

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2026-09-03 12:12:57 -

Why Carbide Drills Are Often Coated
A carbide is a ceramic-adjacent compound formed of carbon and another element that is less electronegative, typically but not always a metal. Carbides are extremely hard and stiff materials, which gives them good wear resistance. Despite this, carbide drills are more brittle than some alternatives like high-speed steel, or HSS. So, while it is true that metal cutting tools like carbide...

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