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Industry Glossary

Industrial blade terminology defined for engineers, buyers and procurement teams.

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Adhesive Wear — Industry Glossary Entry

Adhesive Wear — Industry Glossary Entry

Definition of adhesive wear in industrial cutting: loss of knife material when micro-welds between the edge and the substrate fracture at the knife side.

Burr — Industry Glossary Entry

Burr — Industry Glossary Entry

Definition of burr in industrial cutting: the unwanted projection of material on the cut edge, how it is measured, what causes it.

Chipping — Industry Glossary Entry

Chipping — Industry Glossary Entry

Definition of chipping in industrial cutting: small fragments breaking off the cutting edge, the four root causes, and how edge hone.

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