Tag Archives: bandsaw machines
Bandsaw Chips Check
Fabricating shops use bandsaw machines to cut a variety of materials including beams, structurals, heavy wall tubing, stainless steel, tool steels , pipes, and tubes. Bandsaw operators incorporate an effective sawing operation by first choosing the right bandsaw blade, and then performing a blade break in procedure. These are then followed by properly setting the machine, using the correct feed rate for the material, running the saw blade at the recommended speed rate, and cutting with or without coolant (depending on the materials). But there is one aspect that most bandsaw operators do overlook, and that is to check the shavings …
Bandsaw Preventive Maintenance
Scheduled preventive bandsaw maintenance will increase productivity by decreasing cost, down time, and stress. Preventive maintenance will help to increase blade life while decreasing the need for emergency maintenance repairs. Well‐maintained bandsaw machines make efficient, quality cuts while increasing worker safety. Preventive maintenance procedure for any bandsaw operator includes the following: Check band wheels at every blade change Monitor band wheel bearings every six months — check for unusual wheel movement, replacing as needed Installation of guides must be in accordance with machine manufacturer’s instructions Inspect band guides every six months minimally Blade tension daily check At every blade change, inspect blade tension according to manufacturer’s recommendations Before removing …
Effective Production Cutting
Effective production cutting is successful production cutting. Making sure the bandsaw is in proper working order and that the correct saw blade is installed prior to starting work equates to being efficient, which then equates to being successful. Effective production cutting can be achieved through the use of the correct bandsaw blade. In order to effectively cut a specific material for a specific job, or to properly maintain the bandsaw machine to be used for the job, the right saw blade is imperative. Two factors to consider when choosing the right blade for the material are speed and feed rates. Speed and …
Inconel
Inconel is an austenitic nickel-chromium-based super alloy that is usually utilized in high temperature applications. It can resist corrosion and oxidation, and it is also able to retain and maintain its structural integrity in high temperature environments. Inconel is commonly used in chemical processing, nuclear power, and petrochemical facilities. Because of its toughness, Inconel is an excellent choice for sea and aerospace applications. Inconel is also a material that continues to be a great challenge in the fabricating and metal cutting industries due to its toughness. So, what makes Inconel tough to work? The answer is rapid work hardening. Inconel is …
The Table Saw
The table saw is one of the most traditional of all cutting tools. They are used primarily in the home and in some woodworking shops. A type of woodworking tool that consists of a circular saw blade mounted on an arbor. The electric motor is directed by gears or belt. Its blade extends above the surface of the table in order to provide support for the materials that are to be cut. The first circular saw was created around the 16th or 17th century, and in 1777, the first patent for a table saw was given to Samuel Miller. Table …
Variable Pitch Bandsaw Blades
The variable pitch bandsaw blades, their unique qualities and applications, are designed for a particular reason. In this case, it is pitch. Saw blade pitch is defined as the number of teeth per inch — TPI — the number of teeth that come in contact with the material being worked. TPI has the ability to affect both the bandsaw blade’s performance and it durability. Too few teeth in the cut can lead to early stripping of the teeth. Conversely, too many teeth in a cut will greatly reduce the cutting rate and ultimately make the material impossible to cut. The choice of correct …
Bandsaw Blade Terminology
With regard to bandsaw blade terminology, it is important to note the different types of saw blade teeth, the terminology, and their usage. Hopefully, this post will help to clear up any misconceptions while offering sensible advice toward the purchase of a new saw blade for a particular cutting operation. Here they are in no particular order: Regular Tooth Style: zero° rake angle on the blade tooth; full, well rounded gullets, a strong supporting back tooth, and all tooth shapes are the same. Skip Tooth Style: zero° rake angle on the blade tooth, skip tooth style blades have double the gullet capacity in …
All About TPI (teeth per inch)
Here at Sawblade.com, questions arise with regard to perceived saw blade problems. After a few inquiries, it can be determined if the machine operator made any miscalculations with speed and feed, the materials being cut, TPI, and any other variable that ends up impacting the cutting process. In most cases, the customer already knows exactly what is needed. The operator knows the blade size, length and width, the thickness of the blade being ordered, and they know the materials to be cut so there is often no need to ask about carbon, bi-metal, or carbide blades or the proper tooth pitch required for that particular job. There …
Vertical Bandsaw Vibration
Vertical Bandsaw Vibration There are a number of reasons why vibration may occur during the use of a bandsaw machine. The saw blade speed and the types of saw blades being used, if incorrect in either case, have the tendency to cause vibration. The tooth pitch and speed rate need to be adjusted for the materials being cut in order to avoid vibration from happening. Vibration may occur during a break-in process, or if the saw blade is tripped on the work piece. Decrease speed during break-in and slowly increase the feed rate to help prevent vibration from occurring. Other issues …
