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How to Select Your Band Saw Blades
These steps are a guide to selecting the appropriate product for each application:
- Step #1 Analyze the sawing application
- Machine: For most situations, knowing the blade dimensions (length x width x thickness) is all that is necessary.
- Material: Find out the following characteristics of the material to be cut
• Grade. • Hardness (if heat treated or hardened). • Shape. • Size
• Is the material to be stacked (bundled) or cut one at a time?
- Other Customer Needs: The specifics of the application should be considered.
• Production or utility/general purpose sawing operation?
• What is more important, fast cutting or tool life?
• Is material finish important?
- Step #2 Determine which product to use Use the charts on pages 5, 12, 13 and 20.
• Find the material to be cut in the top row.
• Read down the chart to find which blade is recommended.
• For further assistance, contact LENOX®Technical Support Department at 800-642-0010.
- Step #3 Determine the proper number of teeth per inch (TPI)
Use the tooth selection chart on page 22.
• If having difficulty choosing between two pitches, the finer of the two will generally give better performance.
• When compromise is necessary, choose the correctTPI first.
A general rule for bundles: Determine the correctTPI for one piece, and choose one pitch coarser for the bundle.
- Step #4 Order LENOX@Sawing Fluids and Lubricants
...for better performance and longer life on any blade.
- Step #5 Determine the need for MERCURIZATION
This patented, enhanced mechanical design promotes more efficient tooth penetration and chip formation, easily cutting through the work hardened zone. The MERCURIZE symbol denotes any product that can be MERCURIZED™. Consult your LENOX®Technical Representative to determine if MERCURIZATION will benefit your operation.
- Step #6 Install the blade and fluid
- Step #7 Break in the blade properly
For break-in recommendations, refer to SAWCALC@or contact LENOX® Technical Support 800-642-0010.
- Step #8 Run the blade at the correct speed and feed rate
Refer to the Bi-metal and Carbide Speed Charts. For additional speed and feed recommendations, refer to SAWCALCV' or contact LENOX®Technical Support 800-642-0010.
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