When it comes to precision cutting tools that deliver exceptional performance and user comfort, XURON® scissors are a standout choice. Whether you’re a craft enthusiast, a jewelry maker, or a professional working with demanding materials, XURON® offers a range of high-quality scissors for a wide variety of tasks. Engineered with user-friendly features and designed for specific applications, these tools are both ergonomic and efficient.
How to Cut Kevlar®
Kevlar® is a high strength aramid fiber, used for many purposes, one of which is to provide protection to the optical fiber portion of fiber optic cables. The properties that make Kevlar® so strong also make it difficult to cut using a traditional wire cutter or scissors. If you’ve ever wondered how to cut Kevlar® – read on:
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What do bead weavers and fishermen have in common? – FireLine®
Exhibiting at the Bead & Button Show was an eye-opening experience in so many ways. Not the least of which was learning what kinds of challenges beader weavers face when trying to cut FireLine®. FireLine® is a braided, high-strength fiber, and if you’ve ever tried to cut it, you will understand the frustration — it looks innocent enough, but it is abrasive and will dull the edges of a traditional scissor in no time.