Stellite for the Woodworking Industry

Stellite alloys, cast alloys containing only a negligible amount of iron, are composed of approximately 65 percent cobalt, 25 percent chromium, and 10 percent tungsten. Stellite loses none of its hardness up to 1,550?F. and will drop only a point or two in Rockwell hardness up to 1,850?F. Stellite can be used effectively only in tools containing a 30? or greater included angle, where a cutting edge less strong than steel in withstanding chipping and nicking is required. Stellite tools can provide the toughness and wear resistance necessary for pressure bars or hog anvils. Their capacity to last from 5 to 10 times longer than steel makes them suitable for work on hardwoods or laminated woods where there is severe glue-line abrasion. They last up to 25 times longer than steel against the silica and resin abrasion of imported wood. Stellite alloys used in multi-tooth shaper cutters maintain their contours up to 200 times longer than steel when working on softwoods.

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