When carbide makes sense
Carbide can extend tool life in abrasive materials and hardened steels, but only when the machine, spindle and clamping are sufficiently rigid.
Carbide & HSS saws ↗01 Precision cutting knowledge
A practical guide to slitting saws, rotary knives and circular cutting tools — from material and tooth geometry to coatings, maintenance and real industrial use.
75+ yearscutting-tool tradition in Zborovice
0.2—6 mmtypical thickness range for slitting saws
Custom madegeometry, dimensions and coatings to specification
A circular cutting tool must match the workpiece material, machine rigidity, cutting speed, feed, required surface quality and depth of cut. Choosing only by diameter or price often results in premature wear, unstable cutting or unnecessary downtime.
GSP — High Tech Saws has manufactured metal-cutting saw blades and industrial knives in Zborovice since the tradition began in 1948. Today the programme ranges from fine-pitch HSS slitting saws to carbide tools, rotary knives and special tools made to drawing.
02 Tool families
Start with the operation and material. Each family solves a different combination of precision, toughness, cutting speed and production volume.
GROOVING · SLOTTING · CUTTING-OFF
PROFILES · TUBES · SOLID STOCK
FILM · PAPER · RUBBER · METAL
STEEL · ALUMINIUM · PLASTICS
HEAVY SECTION · HIGH SPEED
FORMING · SURFACE PATTERNS
03 Selection logic
Use the tabs to compare the most common tool-material routes. Final parameters should always be verified for the machine and workpiece.
HSS combines toughness, stable cutting behaviour and economical regrinding. It is a proven choice for slitting, grooving and cutting tubes, profiles and solid stock.
Solid-carbide tools suit abrasive materials, hardened steels and applications where high dimensional stability and longer tool life justify a more rigid setup.
Tipped circular saw blades cover demanding cutting of steels, non-ferrous metals and plastics. Tooth grade and geometry are selected for the material and finish.
04 Practical knowledge
Short field notes based on the subjects preserved from the original Circular-Knives microsite.
Carbide can extend tool life in abrasive materials and hardened steels, but only when the machine, spindle and clamping are sufficiently rigid.
Carbide & HSS saws ↗TiN, TiCN and other coatings can reduce friction and improve wear resistance. The correct coating depends on substrate, material and cutting conditions.
Product programme ↗Regular inspection, correct regrinding and renewed coating can restore cutting performance and reduce the risk of tooth damage or poor surface quality.
Ask for technical advice ↗Food-processing blades demand a carefully selected steel, edge profile, finish and cleaning regime. Geometry must follow the product and machine.
Fish saw blades ↗
ČESKÁ PRODUKCE · ZBOROVICECZ Pilové kotouče
Český produktový web GSP Zborovice nabízí přehled HSS dělících a drážkovacích pilových kotoučů, kotoučových nožů, fréz, SK kotoučů i zakázkové výroby.
Pilové kotouče GSP ↗NEED A NON-STANDARD TOOL?
Special dimensions, tooth forms, edge profiles and coatings can be developed for a specific material and machine.
Contact GSP specialists ↗