Always follow the machine manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations for the safe operation of the band saw machine. We at Wikus highly recommend that the proper band saw blade be applied according to material and saw machine in use to achieve peak performance. After the proper recommendations are made, the user must ensure that appropriate Speeds, Feeds, Machine up keep and Machine repair are maintained.
The following information is to serve as a Guideline to support the User by offering basic technical information that shows cause and effect of misuse, machine setup and repair.
Following this guide will help you attain better blade performance, blade life and sawing efficiency which will result in overall cost reduction in your sawing operation.
Item |
Recommendation |
Consequences if Recommendations Are Not Followed |
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Operators |
On going training |
Misapplication, blade failure |
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Blade Type |
Match blade type to material being cut |
Poor blade life, blade breakage, poor performance |
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Blade Tooth Pitch |
At least 3 teeth in contact to work piece |
Tooth strippage |
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Blade tooth style |
Match tooth style to machine and job |
Tooth strippage , crooked cuts |
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Band Tension |
Every blade change |
Crooked cuts, blade breakage |
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Blade speed |
Adjust for each job and material condition |
Chip welding, crooked cuts, tooth strippage, |
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Blade tracking |
Blade not to ride on wheel flange or off wheel surface too far |
Blade breakage, crooked cuts |
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Blade break-in |
Every new blade |
Chipped teeth, strippage teeth, crooked cuts, poor blade life |
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Feed rate |
Adjust for each job |
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