Blade Qualities
Material options for industrial cutting solutions
The right blade quality extends service life and reduces costs.
Cutting Blades
Wear resistance vs. impact resistance
Tool Steel (1.2067)
Hardness: 58–60 HRC
Properties: Good impact resistance, good wear resistance
Use: Normal cutting tasks, good value for money
HiChrome D2
Hardness: 58–62 HRC
Properties: Excellent wear resistance, good impact resistance
Use: Demanding cutting applications, durability critical
High-Speed Steel (HSS)
Hardness: 62–65 HRC
Properties: Highly wear resistant, good impact resistance
Use: Demanding cutting and drilling tasks
Powder High-Speed Steel (ASP)
Hardness: 64–66 HRC
Properties: Highest wear resistance and impact resistance
Use: Precision tools, optimal performance
Stainless Steel
Hardness: 54–58 HRC
Properties: Corrosion resistant, good wear resistance
Use: Chemical and food industries
Carbide
Hardness: 89–92 HRA
Properties: Maximum wear resistance
Use: Especially demanding cutting tasks
Recommended combination for maximum cutting results: powder steel (ASP) for the upper blade, carbide for the lower blade.
HiChrome D2 – Hardness, Wear Resistance and Impact Resistance
Effect of hardness on wear resistance and impact resistance
Selecting the hardness range
Hardox Blades
Comparison by wear resistance
Wear Resistance
Hardox 450
Hardness: ~450 HB
Hardness and machinability. General use, good wear resistance.
Hardox 500
Hardness: ~500 HB
More durability and service life. Medium-demanding use.
Hardox 600
Hardness: ~600 HB
Maximum wear resistance for the most demanding conditions.