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Understanding the Indexable Carbide Design

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The core innovation of the i-carb countersink is its indexable carbide insert. Unlike traditional countersinks that feature a brazed carbide insert which renders the entire bit useless once worn, the i-carb design allows for the carbide cutting edge to be rotated. The presenter demonstrates how the small, sharp carbide insert is held in place and can be easily accessed.

Goal: Explain the unique design of the indexable carbide insert.

Tools and materials

  • i-carb Countersink Make It Snappy Tools — Demonstrating the indexable carbide insert

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They have done something different with countersinks, and Tim is going to tell us about it. What we have is an indexable carbide countersink, so traditional countersinks have a braze carbide insert, so once you wear it out, you've got to discard the bit. These are double-sided, so once you wear it out, you index it 180 degrees and you have a fresh cutting edge.

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