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Our burs are designed for performance and durability. We sell only top of the line carbide burs, and
do not carry cheap imports or steel burs which will wear out quickly. This page is devoted to
information about burs and their use. Please feel free to comment by clicking HERE.
do not carry cheap imports or steel burs which will wear out quickly. This page is devoted to
information about burs and their use. Please feel free to comment by clicking HERE.
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Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) Coatings
Titanium Nitride (Gold) and Titanium Aluminum Nitride (Black)
No doubt you’ve probably noticed that some of our line of industrial and dental lab burs appear
gold-plated or black. The gold-looking coating is actually Titanium Nitride (TiN), and the black
coating is Titanium Aluminum Nitride (TiAlN). These are very hard ceramic coatings, vapor-
deposited and bonded to the carbide cutter. They are harder and more wear-resistant than the
carbide material itself. A few microns thick, TiN and TiAlN ceramic coatings have revolutionized
the metalworking industry. These coatings also reduce friction, thereby allowing faster cutting, and
without coolant in some metalworking operations. In situations such as cutting softer wood or
other non-metallic materials, the coated cutter simply lasts longer than an uncoated carbide cutter,
providing more value for your money.
Burs for Carving sells its line of industrial and dental lab burs with the TiN or TiAlN coating, as
the benefit is a much longer lasting product for you. Uncoated high-quality burs are also available.
There are also a number of other hard PVD ceramic coatings, such as Chromium Nitride (CrN),
Titanium Carbon Nitride (TiCN), Zirconium Nitride (ZrN), as well as many proprietary coatings.
They are used for high-temperature applications for metalworking, or where other properties such
as removal/recoating are desirable. We offer burs or any type of rotary tooling with any of these
other coatings on special order.
Tile and Fiberglass Burs
Tile and fiberglass burs, as their names imply, are designed for cutting or routing tough, non-
metallic materials. The cutting geometry is such that material is removed or shaped similar to that
of a rasp or file. They are very effective in removing/shaping wood and soft stone.
Burs for Carving sells these long-lasting, solid carbide TiN or TiAlN coated burs in ⅛” and ¼”
shank diameters. They are used in slow-speed (up to 50,000 rpm) rotary tools like Dremel,
Foredom and dental lab handpieces.
Tile and fiberglass burs, as their names imply, are designed for cutting or routing tough, non-
metallic materials. The cutting geometry is such that material is removed or shaped similar to that
of a rasp or file. They are very effective in removing/shaping wood and soft stone.
Burs for Carving sells these long-lasting, solid carbide TiN or TiAlN coated burs in ⅛” and ¼”
shank diameters. They are used in slow-speed (up to 50,000 rpm) rotary tools like Dremel,
Foredom and dental lab handpieces.
GSQ Burs (also known as universal cutters)
Exceptionally smooth shaping and removing of soft materials. Special cutting geometry for
controlled cutting, shaping and contouring of wood and other soft materials. Not recommended
for metals. Very versatile. Made from premium grade carbide. Burs imported from Germany.
3/32" (2.35mm) shank diameters. They are used in slow-speed (up to 50,000 rpm) rotary tools like
dental lab handpieces, Dremel, and Foredom tools.
Exceptionally smooth shaping and removing of soft materials. Special cutting geometry for
controlled cutting, shaping and contouring of wood and other soft materials. Not recommended
for metals. Very versatile. Made from premium grade carbide. Burs imported from Germany.
3/32" (2.35mm) shank diameters. They are used in slow-speed (up to 50,000 rpm) rotary tools like
dental lab handpieces, Dremel, and Foredom tools.
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| FG Round Bur High speed |
Using Round Burs for Texturing wood
Bur Use: Burs are most-often used in hand-held rotary tools, die grinders or
handpieces. Good operator control is therefore essential to avoid improper use or
breakage. Problems can occur when burs are used in tightly-confined areas such
as corners, pockets or within tight holes or grooves. Out-of-control jamming,
wedging or wobbling of the bur can occur, usually marring the workpiece, breaking
the bur or both. Please exercise caution under these situations, and make sure to
wear the appropriate personal protective safety equipment.
handpieces. Good operator control is therefore essential to avoid improper use or
breakage. Problems can occur when burs are used in tightly-confined areas such
as corners, pockets or within tight holes or grooves. Out-of-control jamming,
wedging or wobbling of the bur can occur, usually marring the workpiece, breaking
the bur or both. Please exercise caution under these situations, and make sure to
wear the appropriate personal protective safety equipment.
Using Tapered Burs for Piercing
| FG Tapered Fissure Bur High speed |
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