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Band saw blade basicsMaking interrupted cuts on materials likestructurals, tubes, bundles, and angle ironcan wreak havoc on your band saw blade. Notfollowing proper blade break-in procedurescan be just as damaging. Following a few tipsfor both can keep your band saw blade in goodworking order longer. It can also improve the quality of your cuts. Read More... |
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Band saw or circular cold saw?The latest technology advancements between band saws and circular saws have made the choice between the two technologies less clear-cut. Read More... |
So what if one saw cuts faster than another?Two similar saws might have significantly different cutting speeds, and given a choice, most fabricators would choose the faster saw. However, the saw's speed isn't the only factor that affects efficiency. Material handling before and after the cut also plays a big role in process efficiency. Fabricators who overlook material handling don't gain all they can in terms of increasing throughput. Read More... |
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Sawing with the timesModernization has brought us many advancements, and two big advancements that fabricators must deal with are in technology and commerce. On the technology side, advancements have led to modern alloys; on the commerce side, we have increased globalization. Many modern ferrous alloys are harder to cut than carbon steel, and while the cutting is more difficult, globalization is increasing the... Read More... |
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Making the most of your saw bladeRecognizing 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. Read More... |
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