HSS-E 8% Co + Red'X = hardness 67 HRC, to machine steels up to 1300 N/mm², abrasive tough steels, stainless steels, titanium alloys, hard bronze, inconel, nimonic, waspaloy, hard cast irons. The Red'X coating = hardness 3500 HV, considerably increases the tool life for intensive use, by increasing wear resistance and improving surface finish.