Manual Hand Tools
Definition: Non-powered tools operated entirely by human hand strength.
Mechanism: Use leverage and direct physical pressure to split or shear materials.
Examples: Utility knives, box cutters, pipe cutters, bolt croppers, and cutting pliers.
2. Machine Components (Blades)
Definition: Detachable, sharp-edged inserts or discs mounted inside a larger power tool or industrial machine.
Mechanism: Driven by electric, hydraulic, or pneumatic power to slice materials at high speeds.
Examples: Circular saw blades, paper guillotine knives, milling cutters, and wood planer blades.
3. Industrial Cutting Machines
Definition: Standalone mechanized units or heavy machinery engineered to cut large volumes of raw materials.
Mechanism: Use automated mechanical motion, abrasive wheels, lasers, or plasma torches.
Examples: Metal cutting-off machines, laser cutters, CNC milling machines, and automatic bar cutters.