What are hss cutting tools?

High-speed steel (HSS) cutting tools are cutting tools that are made from high-speed steels. HSS is a type of tool steel that is alloyed with elements such as tungsten, chromium, vanadium, and molybdenum. These alloying elements give HSS its characteristic high hardness, toughness, and wear resistance.

HSS cutting tools are used in a wide variety of applications, including:

* Machining of metals, plastics, and other materials

* Cutting of wood, paper, and other materials

* Drilling of holes

* Tapping of holes

* Milling of surfaces

* Grinding of surfaces

HSS cutting tools are typically used in machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and drill presses. They can also be used in handheld power tools such as drills, saws, and routers.

HSS cutting tools are available in a variety of shapes and sizes to suit different applications. Some of the most common HSS cutting tool shapes include:

* Round tools

* Square tools

* Triangle tools

* Hexagonal tools

* End mills

* Drill bits

* Taps

* Dies

HSS cutting tools are typically coated with a thin layer of material such as titanium nitride or tungsten carbide to increase their wear resistance and performance.