The proper break in of a bi metal blade assures longer blade life faster cuts for a longer period of time and consistent performance.
Metal band saw blade tooth selection.
How to choose a metal cutting band saw blade rake material and teeth.
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Bandsaw blades used for cutting metal have bent teeth.
The bend in the teeth creates a cut slightly wider than the thickness of the blade which is important to prevent the blade from getting stuck from being pinched by the metal.
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See carbide tooth selection on page 18 or bi metal tooth selection on page 21.
Improper tooth selection use a finer pitch.
Tpi for maximum cutting efficiency and lowest cost per cut it is important to select a blade with the right number of teeth per inch tpi for the material you are cutting.
Find material dimensions on bottom of chart and move up for appropriate teeth per inch.
Band saw blade problems and solutions.
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Tooth selection guide teeth per inch band saw tooth size teeth per inch is determined by the size and type of material to be cut and the desired finish.
Teeth are running the wrong direction.
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Band saw blade break in procedure.
The progressive positive rake tooth pattern is designed to reduce noise vibration and chatter giving you a quicker sawing operation and extending blade life resulting in a lower cost.
Incorrect saw guide insert size for the band allowing them to strike teeth 2.
Run the normal surface feet per minute sfm.
Band speed feed lubrication and blade design as shown in the following sections.
Tooth selection tpi band saw tooth size is determined by the size and type of material to be cut and the desired finish.
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Follow across to the chart for.
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To avoid stripping teeth always have a minimum of three teeth in the work.
You want to be very careful with your blade selection when cutting metal.
Choose from our selection of metal cutting band saw blades including over 1 400 products in a wide range of styles and sizes.
Using this chart find the colored chart for the type of material you wish to cut.
Select a tooth per inch tpi based on the charts below.
Move up to the correct material size next to the chart.
Improper break in with new band velocity and feeding should be reduced the first few cuts.
