The chart below shows general property relationships among the various metals used in the manufacturing of tweezers. In addition, note that the points of the harder metals will wear longer and are less subject to bending. The softer metals will not scratch delicate parts and usually have additional desirable properties such as being non-magnetic, etc. Titanium has a very high melting temperature and is commonly used when soldering platinum.
Tweezer Metal | Hardness | Non-Magnetic | Corrosion or Acid Resistance |
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Carbon Steel | Stainless Steel | Non-Magnetic Stainless (Anti-Mag) | Brass |
Very Hard | Hard | Soft | Soft |
No | No | Yes | Yes |
Poor | Satisfactory | Good | Fair |
For stripping fine magnet wire or end cutter for very soft wire. Overall length is 4-1/4". Cutting surface is 3/16" (4-1/4 mm). Learn more ›
SKU: 57.309
Overall length is 4-1/2" long with parallel cutting edges. Cuts .010" and smaller soft wire. Learn more ›
SKU | Metal | Price | Qty |
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57.0715AP | Stainless Steel | $149.80 | |
57.515 | Carbon Steel | $140.00 | |
Length 4-1/2". Cuts soft copper, gold, silver and magnetic wire up to .010". Very popular, very long lasting cutter. Learn more ›
SKU: 57.340
Overall length 3-3/4". Transverse end cutter with rounded cutting edge. Learn more ›
SKU: 57.560