Abstract: A cut-off wheel for machine tools, in particular for handheld power grinders, has a blade body (8), on the outer edge of which at least two cutting segments (9) are mounted. Seen in the circumferential direction, the outer edge of the blade body is subdivided into identical segment receiving portions (10), each of which is assigned a cutting segment.

Abstract: A tool for treatment of rock, masonry or concrete by drilling, grinding or cutting off, the tool has a plurality of cutting segments each having a plurality of bonded cutting bodies formed as diamond crystals and subjected to an abrasive wear during an operation, a tool base body which carries the cutting segments, and at least one marking provided on at least one segment and forming a wear indicator, the at least one marking being arranged so that it changes during operation of the tool with wear of the cutting segments.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of insert bits (10) for use with powered screwdrivers. The formed bits (10) may be treated to have a desired microstructure by either an austempering process or by the three step heating, quenching, tempering process. The bits (10) may also be electro-polished. Austempering provides for improved function and increased fatigue life and electro-polishing provides for improved function and increased fatigue life and torque capacity. The bits (10) and may have reduced diameter midportions (30), particularly for use with impact drivers.