There is no single perfect material. Many factors are involved in selecting exactly the right material to match your cutting application. Skill and experience are necessary to know what material best suits you for your application, environment, process, etc.

Our goal is to provide you a blade that gives you the maximum cutting quality at the most cost efficient price. Material selection is an important part of this equation. With that in mind, Lutz is happy to provide the following chart as a guide in the best material selection for the job.

• Carbon steels
• Stainless steels
• High Speed Steels (HSS)
• Tool steels
• Tungsten carbide
• Ceramic
• The standard thickness is between 0.06 mm and 3.0 mm. The final standard hardness is between 40 HRc and 68 HRc.

If you need further assistance, please contact one of our experts.