Cutting speed of three tool materials, viz : H.S.S., carbide and ceramic for a given work materials and fixed tool life will increase in this order
A)carbide H.S.S. ceramic
B)Carbide ceramic H.S.S.
C)H.S.S. carbide ceramic
D)None of the above
E)Parting off

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The cutting speed increases from High-Speed Steel (H.S.S.) to carbide to ceramic because ceramic tools can withstand higher temperatures than carbide, and carbide in turn can withstand higher temperatures than H.S.S., allowing for higher cutting speeds.

Cutting Speed of Three Tool Materials, Viz : H