Daily Archives: September 17, 2014
Hi-Lo Bandsaw Blades
A brief post about the Hi-Lo Bandsaw Blades usage and features. Most of the blogs about blades include the proper usage of blades and the appropriate work load that would fit for a specific type of blade. Most of the discussion centers around the carbon and bi-metal blades. These two types of blade are the most commonly used blades in the industry today, but what about the Hi-Lo bandsaw blade? This type of blade is useful and special in many ways. The Hi-Lo is a blade that allows for more types of cutting surfaces and an increased rate of cut. It …
Bandsaw Blade Tooth Design
The machining industry uses four different types of bandsaw blade and each bandsaw blade tooth design is unique. Each set is made to correspond with a specific cut and material. The most commonly used tooth styles are the regular (or standard) tooth design and the variable (skip) tooth design. Each has its own specific purpose, with the definitions and usage being described as follows: Standard or Regular Tooth -Rake angle of Zero ° -For cutoff and contour cutting, or general purpose use Variable (Skip) Tooth Style -Same as Standard Tooth Style but with less teeth (every other tooth being removed) -Increased gullet capacity -Good …