prevents people from using high cutting speeds. Thermal conductivity-Low thermal conductivity causes concentration of heat on the tool cutting edge and face, influencing negatively to the tool life Chemical reactivity-Reactivity with gases such as O, H and N leads to formation of oxides, hydrides and nitrides, respectively. Reactivity with cutting tool material causes chipping of the work piece surface and rapid tool wear. Elastic modulus-Low elastic modulus allows deflection of work piece under tool pressure, inducing chatter and tolerance problems.
Hardness and strength-The high temperature strength