
Clearance Angle — Glossary Entry
Definition of clearance angle in industrial cutting: the angle of the back face behind the cutting edge, the substrate-by-substrate range.
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Definition of clearance angle in industrial cutting: the angle of the back face behind the cutting edge, the substrate-by-substrate range.

Definition of CrN PVD coating for industrial blades: a corrosion-resistant silver-grey coating, the standard for food-contact and wet applications.

Definition of dead zone in industrial slitting: the area immediately around the cut where the substrate is unsupported and can wrinkle, tear, or lift.

Definition of DLC PVD coating for industrial blades: the lowest-friction coating available, eliminates built-up edge on stainless.

Definition of dressing in industrial blade grinding: the process of re-sharpening or re-shaping a grinding wheel to expose fresh abrasive and restore geometry.

Definition of edge rollover in industrial cutting: deformation of the edge where the substrate pushes the steel over instead of cutting it.