Tag Archives: Bi-Metal
501 Series Bandsaw Blade
Structural materials are made up of different types of steel formed in a specific shape or cross-section, and to cut these types of materials requires a specific bandsaw blade. Knowing blade type and tooth pitch as applied to materials, specific shape, and size is helpful as well as being key to successful output. Whether carbon, carbide, or bi-metal, the various saw blade types all possess unique features for specific usage. Bi-metal saw blades are general-purpose workhorse saw blades considered a preferred blade for use on structural materials. The bi-metal has unique, coarser teeth with high wear resistance, making them durable and long-lasting. Bi-metal blades are made up …
D2 Steel and the Bi-Metal Bandsaw Blade
D2 steel is a type of vacuum heat treated steel that is raised to a high temperature and then rapidly cooled by vacuum process. An air-hardened steel composed of a large amount of carbon and chromium, with a high chromium content that gives D2 its mild corrosion resistance properties. Typical applications include forming dies and rolls, punches, knives, shear blades, scrap choppers, and tire shredders. D2, Inconel, and other exotic materials are considered very hard steels and require the use of a saw blade designed exclusively for these materials. Bi-metal blades work best. The 601 Series Haltbar M42 bandsaw blade is widely …
Wood Cutting Saw Blades
The number one requirement to achieving efficient cutting performance using a bandsaw is to have the right blade installed for the materials it was specifically designed to cut. Every cutting application has different demands – type and size of bandsaw machine, feed and speed rates, coolant, and blade dimension. There are a variety of bandsaw blades designed exclusively for cutting specific types of materials and shapes. There are bandsaw blades designed especially for use with wood or metal cutting, or both. One of the most efficient and most expensive saw blades is the triple-chip Carbide bandsaw blade. The triple-chip features teeth ground from high-quality, …
Cutting Stainless Steel
When cutting stainless steel, choosing the right saw blade as well as the appropriate speed and feed rates are vital in order for the bandsaw operator to achieve positive output. Stainless steel is a medium range steel and is also known as Inox steel. This low carbon steel alloy contains a minimum of 10% chromium by weight. The increased chromium content and the addition of molybdenum, nickel, and nitrogen work together to enhance the corrosion resistance of stainless steel. When cutting Stainless steel, it is recommended that either a Carbon or bi-metal saw blade be installed. Carbon saw blades are an economical …
SawBlade.com Bi-Metal Blade Choices
Bi-metal bandsaw blade choices include more than just one type of high-performance steel saw blade. Bi-metal blades are the combination of two metals — usually to create a stronger, more effective product — in this case, a bandsaw blade. When it comes to bandsaw blade choices, high-performance M-42 steel combined with a more flexible alloy steel create a more efficient and cost-effective choice for metal cutting applications. Bi-metal bandsaw blades are one of the world’s most advanced metal cutting tools. Compared to the traditional circular saw, bi-metal blades characteristically offer high cutting efficiency, a good quality cut, and they save energy as well. …
The M71 Bandsaw Blade
The M71 bandsaw blade is a bi-metal saw blade that is primarily engineered to cut materials that the M-42 bi-metal blade cannot. Due to its unique tooth geometry and ground 8% Cobalt, the M71 bandsaw blade is suitable for cutting Monel, D2 Steels, Stainless Steels, and other exotic alloys. At high speeds, the steel tooth tips are ideal for use with alloys that are prone to work hardening. Work hardening is a common issue with hard steels, but the M71 bandsaw blade can handle the job. It is an extremely tough blade welded specifically for heat and wear resistance. Because of its large gullet capacity …
Bandsaw Blade Types
There are a lot of bandsaw blade types on the market today, generating questions about things like what materials will the blade cut, is it the right blade for the machine, and are the dimensions capable of handling a cut. Understanding bandsaw blade types helps when it comes time to purchase new blades. There are three bandsaw blade types that all saw blade manufacturers and distributors carry: Carbon, Bi-Metal, and Carbide Blades. At SawBlade.com, we offer a variety of blades in each of the three categories. CARBON BLADES 101 Series — Haltbar Flex-Back Carbon Bandsaw Blade This blade type is …
Cutting Bundles
Cutting bundles can prove to be the most abusive of applications to any bandsaw blade. The potential for damage to the saw blade is doubled and as a result, the saw band’s life expectancy is reduced by 20 – 25%. Cutting bundles tends to stress a bandsaw blade, which is why saw blade manufacturers have developed a specific blade that fits ideally with this type of heavy-duty operation. When cutting bundles, SawBlade.com customers are advised to use a bi-metal blade: specifically, the Haltbar Sägen 601 bandsaw blade. The 601 Series is a saw blade proven to work effectively and efficiently through any heavy-duty bundle cutting …
Carbon or Bi-Metal Bandsaw Blades
When deciding on carbon or bi-metal bandsaw blades, cost is an issue, and change is another. Here are some pointers about both types of bandsaw blade and a few of the models carried here at SawBlade.com. It is hopeful that this information will help in making the right choice. Carbon bandsaw blades are general-purpose saw blades ideal for use in small maintenance shops and for light-production cuts. They are made of tough alloys with high silicon content and have precision milled, heat-treated teeth and a flexible back. A versatile blade for all types of wood, non-ferrous metals, and mild steel using less than 200′ per minute …
The 501 and 701 Bandsaw Blades
The 501 and 701 Bandsaw Blades are two Haltbar Sägen bi-metal bandsaw blades with a lot of similarities between them. It is hopeful that this post will help to distinguish the two for better understanding when it comes time to purchase either blade. Specifically — the Haltbar M42 HP and IC Series. Both are widely used in steel service centers and production cutting houses because these blades are designed for production cutting. Both blades can withstand materials requiring high and heavy-duty performance because they have unique and course teeth with heat and wear resistance. These types of features allow for greater durability, …
