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TiN coating — Industry Glossary Entry

TiN coating — Industry Glossary Entry

Definition of TiN PVD coating for industrial blades: a gold-coloured ceramic coating that reduces friction and extends knife life 20–30 % on general-purpose.

Wedge Angle — Industry Glossary Entry

Wedge Angle — Industry Glossary Entry

Definition of wedge angle in industrial cutting: the included angle between the front and back faces of a cutting edge, and how it balances edge sharpness.

Wire Edge — Industry Glossary Entry

Wire Edge — Industry Glossary Entry

Definition of wire edge in industrial cutting: a thin, fragile burr on the very tip of the edge caused by a re-grind with too fine a wheel or no spark-out.