Sawing

Saving Saw Bucks

03/01/1995

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Advancements in bandsawing are allowing shops to closely control the cost and precision of the operation. This article looks at such innovations as informational computer programs that provide advice on workpiece positioning and machine settings. Improvements in blade design and the applicability of these new blade geometries is also covered.

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Saw Change

03/01/1996

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Ann Marie Rooke

Blades for contour bandsawing vary in their materials, their tooth set and selection, their width and the way they are welded. This article discusses how each of these variables contributes to the blades' ability to cut intricate shapes without seizing or wearing prematurely. Blade lubrication is also covered.

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Grinding Your Teeth

03/01/1997

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John Whalen

CNC bandsaws are designed to run for long periods unattended. This is only possible if the blades used are reliable and long lasting. According to this article, bimetal blades with ground teeth fit the bill. The article describes how these blades are made and what makes them different from conventional blades with milled teeth.

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Use a Saw to Upgrade Your Cutoff

03/01/1998

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Friedhelm Greulich

Rotary saw cutting (RSC), using a self-contained, motorized attachment that is mounted in a machine's standard cutoff position, can provide an alternative to single-point tooling for cutoff operations. This article details the ways that RSC provides results that are better than single-point tooling while advising readers on ways to optimize the operation.

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Inside Job

03/01/1999

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Lisa Mitoraj

An increasing number of shops are purchasing saws and bringing their cutoff operations in-house. This article discusses the benefits of such a move and explains the factors that must be considered before selecting a saw. Blade selection is also discussed.

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Starrett bandsaw blades demonstration

The most difficult-to-cut metals are nickel-base superalloys, according to Jay Gordon, North American sales manager for saws and hand tools at the saw division of The L.S. Starrett Co., Mount Airy, North Carolina. “People are running into them more often.”

The challenges of sawing new alloys

09/25/2018

Author:

Alan Richter

Cutting difficult-to-machine materials is becoming more prevalent but not necessarily less challenging.

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Why and how to break-in bandsaw blades

In today’s competitive environment, everyone is on the lookout for ways make their business operations more profitable. Sometimes, simply cutting costs can seem like an attractive way to reach this goal. However, simply reducing the cost of equipment or a process is not a guarantee of success. A better goal is to become more efficient on the job so that operations are more productive, ultimately improving the bottom line.

Large hole saw developed for cutting mutilple-wall polycarbonate

Peter E. Nuskey, a mechanical consultant and custom machining veteran, wrote that he received a request for a 8.312"-dia. hole saw saw to cut holes in 1/4"-thick, multiple-wall polycarbonate. Saws this size are not commercially available.

The fundamentals of industrial sawing

07/28/2017

Author:

Christopher Tate

Sawing is one of the most common manufacturing processes in a machine shop. It is versatile, simple and reliable. Nonetheless, many young engineers and machinists are quite familiar with lasers and abrasive waterjets but have no knowledge of sawing.

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