Saw blade material plays a vital role in determining the performance of saw blades. Among them, high-speed steel and carbide matrix are commonly used materials for making saw blades. However, there are some differences between them in terms of wear resistance and durability. So, is high-speed steel or carbide matrix more suitable for making saw blades? Let’s take a look together.
High-speed steel (75Cr1), which is an alloy steel with high hardness, high thermal strength and high wear resistance. Due to its good cutting performance and thermal stability, high-speed steel is widely used in the manufacture of cutting tools. At the same time, compared with carbide matrix, high-speed steel is more convenient to maintain and is not easy to break and deform.
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However, high-speed steel has relatively poor wear resistance and durability compared to carbide matrix. After long-term use, saw blades may wear and fail. Therefore, in the case of high durability requirements, saw blades made of high-speed steel (except for separately welded alloy teeth) may not be recommended.
In contrast, carbide blade is one of the indispensable materials for manufacturing high-quality saw blades. It is a mixture of metal powders such as tungsten (W), titanium (Ti), cobalt (Co), nickel (Ni) and binders. The carbide matrix has the advantages of high hardness, high strength, high heat resistance and wear resistance. This makes its cutting performance and durability relatively good.
Therefore, the saw blade made of carbide matrix performs well in service life and wear resistance. It can withstand longer periods of high-intensity work without failure and has a lower degree of wear. Correspondingly, the maintenance requirements of the saw blade with carbide matrix are relatively high, but its durability is unmatched by high-speed steel.
In summary, high-speed steel and carbide matrix are two common materials for manufacturing saw blades. Although high-speed steel has its advantages in easy maintenance and not easy to break and deform, its relatively poor wear resistance and durability limit its application areas. In comparison, the saw blade made of carbide matrix shows better durability and wear resistance, and can meet higher intensity work requirements. (The best effect is achieved by using the two in combination, carbide teeth and high-speed steel matrix) Therefore, when choosing the saw blade material, we need to weigh its advantages and disadvantages according to specific needs.
Post time: Apr-03-2025