Kanefusa is the pioneer and worldwide leader in the development of advanced cutting edge materials for the wood working industry.
The first product treated with αMT were ST-1 planer knives, which we started selling in 1995.
Today we have two treatments for different substrate materials.
HS-HP is applied to cutting edges with a High Speed Steel substrate.
HC-UP is applied to cutting edges with a Tungsten Carbide base.
Both treatments change the wear characteristics of cutting edges. The result extended edge life and outstanding surface
finishes when machining solid wood. Tools treated with advanced material technology can be re-sharpened many times with conventional
grinding equipment.
- 3-15 times longer edge life depending on the application leads to a better machine utilization for more output and less grinding
cost due to less regrinds per year
- Smooth and tear-out free cut surface
- Reduction of manufacturing costs due to higher process stability and significant lower rejection rates due to torn grain and
other defects
- In case of finger jointing, better joint precision allows to run shorter millwork joints, which leads to tremendous annual fiber
savings
- Due to less residue adhesion, permanent higher feed speed can be realized
- Tools run quieter and power consumption does not increase significantly during run time
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Typical Wear Characteristic of a HSS Knife
 Typical Wear Characteristic of a ST-1 Knife
αMT Teated Profile Cutter
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