Simonds Saw, Fitchburg, Mass., recently reintroduced two bi-metal band saw blade lines that combine new features with advanced manufacturing methods that reportedly increase cutting rates in production metal sawing applications by up to 20 percent, according to a Feb. 5 company news release.

"Our new improved SiClone and BlockBuster blades have been well received by steel service centers and other production sawing customers who have realized extraordinary sawing productivity rates attributed to the enhanced product features and new process advancements," said David Miles, Simonds Saw vice president of sales and marketing.

Simonds SiClone is said to be ideal for cutting alloys such as Inconel, while the Simonds BlockBuster reportedly excels in high production sawing where cut accuracy and blade life are critical factors. Both blade lines now feature:

• Exceptionally rugged backing steel, the straightest Simonds strip available.
• A proprietary heat-treating process for exceptionally long blade life in demanding production sawing.
• Advanced new proprietary tooth tip metallurgy and treatment, laser-welded with highly consistent setting, for aggressive cutting and long life.
• A proprietary finishing process for increased blade body strength that enhances production sawing performance.

The enhanced bi-metal blades, available in widths from 2" to 3¹/₈", are guaranteed to outperform a user's existing saw blades, according to the company news release. Free safety glasses are also offered to users who inquire about the Simonds SiClone or BlockBuster trial guarantee.