Scs Tool Platinum Arkand Series Review

ToolroomTech_42 | Category: Cutting Tools & Advanced Materials

This is the real test. Titanium loves to gall and weld to cutting edges. The Arkand-Protect coating plus the high cobalt’s toughness meant I could run at 120 SFM (aggressive for Ti with cobalt HSS, not carbide) with a .0015" chip load. No built-up edge after 45 minutes of roughing. The edge retention was surprising—I saw about 30% longer tool life compared to a leading brand’s premium cobalt series. scs tool platinum arkand series

Let’s break down what this series actually is, who it’s for, and whether the premium price tag delivers real shop-floor ROI. First, let’s clear up a misconception. The "Arkand" name isn’t just marketing fluff. SCS claims it’s a proprietary powder-metallurgy cobalt blend (think M42 on steroids, but with a finer, more uniform carbide structure). Standard M35 has ~5% cobalt; M42 has ~8%. The Arkand series reportedly sits in the 9-10% cobalt range , but with a vanadium carbide refinement process that reduces grain size. No built-up edge after 45 minutes of roughing

The general fabrication shop cutting A36, 1018, or aluminum. Save your money and buy a standard cobalt or even good HSS. First, let’s clear up a misconception

You’ll know it’s different. The grind is harder—you feel the resistance. That’s the wear resistance talking.