With the Gedore 8306-9 smd carbide side cutter, you achieve utmost precision when working on dense circuit boards and delicate electronic assemblies. Featuring tungsten-carbide cutting edges with a hardness of 84 to 86 HRA, it cuts cleanly through tough materials such as piano wire up to 0.3 mm, hard steel wire up to 0.5 mm, and nickel wire up to 0.6 mm without premature wear. Its pointed, slim head and compact 125 mm length grant easy access to tight spaces around sensitive smd components. In addition, the ESD-safe handles protect sensitive microelectronics against electrostatic discharge damage.