Best Steel on the Planet!
All Glaser Hitec tools are made of Crucible's CPM10V (9.75%
Vanadium and 2.42% carbon for highest wear resistance)
and CPM15V (contains 14.5% Vanadium and 3.4%
Carbon).
Made by an advanced particle metallurgy process (see the "killerVs"
section) created by Crucible
Steel (a CET strategic partner), CPM10V &
CPM15V are vacuum furnace
hardened and triple tempered for optimum hardness and toughness,
while making it easy to grind and hone.
Specially Designed Aluminum Handles!
Glaser Hitec tool handles are constructed of a hollow aluminum
extrusion created by Jerry Glaser. Early on, Jerry discovered that
aluminum makes exceptionally strong handles. His extrusion design
have a unique shape that will not allow the handle to "roll" when
placed down.
Lead Filled
Lead is know for its exceptional damping qualities. All Glaser
handles are filled with lead in order to dampen vibration carried
back to hand when cutting. These heavier handles provide more
stability and greater control during turning as well as eliminating
“turners’ elbow”.
WARNING: Lead affects every system of
the body. It is harmful to individuals of all ages. Do not handle
lead in handles without proper precautions. Observe all safety
procedures when coming in contact with it.
Shot Peening
Although
the process of Shot Peening has evolved and become very technical,
it still employs the age-old principles of pre-stressing and
work-hardening, to create a harder and more durable material.
The process
consists of bombarding a material with small spherical media called
shot. Each piece of shot is the modern day version of the
hammer/stone used in the past. As the Shot Peening is performed, the
atoms on the surface of the metal become crowded and try to restore
the metal's original shape by pushing outward. This pulls, towards
the surface, the atoms in the deeper layers, which resist the
outward pull, thereby creating internal tensile stress that keeps
the part in equilibrium with the compressive stress on the surface.
The tensile stresses, resulting from Shot Peening, deep in the part
are not as problematic as tensile stresses on the surface because
cracks are less likely to start on the interior.
Anodizing, is a technique used to
modify the surface of a metal. It may provide greater corrosion
resistance, create a different surface topography, and change the
crystal structure close to the metal surface. The process derives
its name from the fact that the part to be treated forms the anode
portion of an electrical circuit in this electrolytic process.
Anodizing aluminum provides a higher level or corrosion
resistance and enhances its aesthetic qualities. Glaser tools with RED handles showcase
blades made out of CPM10V and Glaser tools with BLACK
handles, showcase blades made out of CPM15V.
Note: CET has decided to take full advantage of the properties of CPM10V and CPM15V. The 10V steel from which these tools are made, is highly regarded for its ability to hold a sharp edge far beyond that of ordinary tools. Tools will no longer be offered in M4 steel.
Superior Cryogenics
Read about the proprietary steel treatment methods developed by
Jerry Glaser!
