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Selection Guide For Bandsaw Blades

Author: T. K. Prakash
by T. K. Prakash
Posted: Feb 03, 2014

Bandsaw Blade is installed in a Bandsaw Machine which is mostly used in woodworking units. This blade is a vital component of a Bandsaw Machine because it comes in direct contact with the work-piece during its operation. This component is capable of making precise and measured cuts on the work piece in order to give it the required shape. Choosing the right kind of blade is vital as it ensures cost effective sawing. If you are willing to buy new Bimetal Bandsaw Blades and are confused about how to select the best one then referring to this selection guide will help a lot. Following points will give you a brief overview on Bandsaw Blade selection:

  • Material of Bandsaw Blade is the most important aspect that you need to consider while buying it. The hardness of blade material to be selected depends on the application in which it will be used.
  • The length and width of the blade are also subjective to the application in which it has to be used. The width of the blade should be according to the depth of cut that has to be made during operation. On the other hand, length of a Bandsaw Blade depends on the length of the Bandsaw Machine.
  • The thickness of the Bandsaw Blade is another important factor that you need to consider while buying. It should be thick enough to stay firm or straight when it comes in contact with a hard surface during operation.
  • Teeth Per Inch (TPI) is an important factor that needs to be considered while buying a Bandsaw Blade. This factor determines the space between the teeth of a Bandsaw Blade. Following are few TPI specifications for different applications:
    • 6 TPI – This Bandsaw Blade TPI specification is apt for general-purpose cutting requirement. The materials that are cut using this type of blade are wood, plastic and non-ferrous metals.
    • 14 TPI – Bandsaw Blade of this specification is used for the purpose of finishing the cuts made on wooden or metallic surfaces.
    • 18 TPI – This type of Bandsaw Blade finds application in metalworking industry and is used for cutting through ferrous and non-ferrous metallic surfaces.
    • 24 TPI – Bandsaw Blade of this TPI specification is used for cutting thin metallic sheets and plastic.
    • 32 TPI – This Bandsaw Blade finds application in metalworking industry that requires Bandsaw Machine to cut thin metallic sheets.

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Accurate Engineering is a prominent Manufacturer and Supplier of Metal Cutting Bandsaw Machine and Band Saw Machine India.

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