For those who have never seen a carbide file.

[Jimsehr]

I bought this carbide file when I was machining pure stellite material.
As Stellite is harder then a regular file.

 

[o0norton0o]

surfacing a cam follower maybe?

 

[benmychree]

I have one too, Jim, but it is not real sharp.

 

[f350ca]

Was gifted one, can't say I've needed it YET.

Greg

 

[mmcmdl]

Stellite put my original employer out of business . Brake system units for the nuclear subs .