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Why Carbide Drills Are Often Coated

September 3, 2026
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A carbide is a ceramic-adjacent compound formed of carbon and another element that is less electronegative, typically but not always a metal. Carbides are extremely hard and stiff materials, which gives them good wear resistance. Despite this, carbide drills are more brittle than some alternatives like high-speed steel, or HSS. So, while it is true […]

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High-Speed Steel (HSS) vs. Carbide Drills

August 13, 2026
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In the world of machining, two of the most commonly encountered types of drills and mills are high-speed steel, or HSS, and carbide drills. Though these drills and mills are both used to remove material from a workpiece as well as for cutting and shaping applications, they are quite different in their material composition and […]