The satisfactory and regular performance of carbide-tipped tools used in the wood-working and plastic-working industry for a variety of materials, largely depends upon their correct care and maintenance. Proper upkeep is to the benefit not only of the cutting ability of circular saw blades and cutters but also of the service life of the tool in general.

Expert repair work is of the essence for the overall economy of a tool, particularly since tooling technology is under constant advancement. The user of woodworking tools should be familiar with the basic rules of tool sharpening to enable him to put his tools to optimum use and to evaluate the quality of regrinding work. For the proper maintenance and repair of carbide-tipped precision tools, either the manufacturer or his authorized service centres are the people to be contacted.

Tungsten Carbide and Poly-Crystalline Diamond tooling technology and sharpening techniques are inseparable factors. Even if the expense for resharpening at the tool manufacturers works sometimes appears to be a bit on the high side, it is not merely the sum shown in the grinding work bill that is essential to the user's success. Perfect operation and satisfied customers due to the use of perfectly sharpened tools - not always being measurable infigures - frequently rate very much higher than a moderate price discount which will in terms of real plant economy, be swallowed up in the complexity of things to be considered.