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Base Lifetime: HSS (~50 hours), Carbide (~100 hours), Coated Carbide (~200 hours)
Your Cut Quality Ratings: Your feedback directly indicates tool condition: 5 stars = Excellent condition 4 stars = Minimal wear (85% life) 3 stars = Moderate wear (65% life) 2 stars = Significant wear (40% life) 1 star = Replace immediately (15% life)
Material Hardness: Softer materials (wood, plastic) cause less wear than harder materials (steel, composites)
Crashes: Each crash reduces estimated lifetime by ~10%

Reference

Technical references and formulas

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