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HSS tools remain essential for certain tasks. The increased degree of toughness of the high-speed steel in conjunction with the extremely sharp, defined blade of the tool, offers clear advantages as opposed to solid carbide tools in the case of certain materials or processes. For example, solid carbide tools are suited to machining of PVC and other soft plastics. However, HSS tools can also be used for more efficient and economical machining of unhardened and low-alloy tool steels. The lifetime of the tools can be greatly improved with an appropriate coating. |