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Articles tagged with "blades"

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	Increasing productivity on your cutoff saw: Considerations when sawing round and square tubing By: Cliff Dixon, Contributing Writer All of the components of a tube cutting job—the workpiece, the blade, the saw, and the cutting fluid included—have to work together optimally to maximize your productivity. Publish date: April 24, 2001 Tech cell: Sawing
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	Sawing? Cool it.: Coolants can extend blade life, improve cut finish, and quicken cut rates By: Adam Popson Nearly every metal sawing operation can become more cost-effective with a properly mixed and maintained sawing coolant. Proper use of sawing coolant improves cutting rates by balancing the combination of cooling and lubrication of the blade. Quality coolant improves the cut finish and can extend blade life by as much as 20 percent. Publish date: June 12, 2007 Tech cell: Sawing
	Making the most of your saw blade: Check the chips, watch for rips, follow other tips By: Gerry Overstreet Recognizing heat and vibration in sawing applications is easy. The tough part is finding out why they are happening. By becoming familiar with blade speed and feed rates, blade selection, and blade break-in, fabricators will find that the saw blade is productive for a longer period of time. Publish date: November 6, 2007 Tech cell: Sawing
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	4 Troubleshooting tips for rotary cutting made easy: Installation, air pressure, blades, and material By: Susan DeJesus Following four specific guidelines for operating the rotary cutoff machine can help you avoid making simple mistakes in setup and operation that can cause downtime. Publish date: June 12, 2007 Tech cell: Tube and Pipe Fabrication
	Making the cut - Understanding rotary cutoff blades and extending blade life By: Susan DeJesus The rotary cutting process rotates a tube or pipe and cuts it with a rotating blade. The blades are beveled to various angles and produce a chamfered end on the workpiece. Selecting the right bevel angle is the key in getting an optimal combination of end finish and production rate. Proper alignment and clearance, the use of a lubricant, frequent inspections, and proper sharpening are the keys to long blade life. Publish date: May 1, 1999 Tech cell: Tube and Pipe Fabrication
	Skelp edge preparation for manufacturing ERW pipe By: Lew Warren, Contributing Writer Preparing the edge of a metal strip properly before it enters an electric resistance welding tube mill makes a huge difference in the quality of the final product. Make sure your prep methods match your quality requirements. Publish date: May 30, 2001 Tech cell: Tube and Pipe Production