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Description
- A general-purpose tooth count for BS-24 model bandsaw.
- Tooth count 5/8
- Many more blades for specific applications available
- Call +44(0)2476 619 267 and talk to a member of our sales team about the best blade for you.
Cutting mild steel or annealed material you would want no less than 3 teeth touching the material or no more than 24. The ideal amount of teeth touching the material at one time would be 6-12. When picking the correct tooth count you also want to consider the wall thickness too aggressive of a tooth count will case the teeth to get catch in the side walls and you will break your teeth. Too fine of a tooth count will only cause a problem when you are cutting through the top or bottom of your material. This can cause premature blade wear or motor failure.
Conditions that will influence pitch selection:
- Soft materials require less teeth and more gullet capacity.
- Hard materials require more teeth to share in the work and less gullet.
- Machine capabilities. Constant feed machines can use a coarser pitch. Gravity feed machines will require a finer pitch.
Please remember that there are Proper Techniques for All Types of Shapes.
Please consult a Baileigh Industrial Technician for help in choosing the correct blade for you application.
Diagnosing Cutting Issues with Band Saw Blades
Premature and Excessive Tooth Wear
- Feed pressure too light, increase it Lower band velocity
- Improper tooth selection, use a finer pitch
- Improper break-in with new band. Velocity and feeding should be reduced the first few cuts
- Teeth are running the wrong direction. Be sure teeth are pointing in proper direction
- Incorrect saw guide insert size for the band, allowing them to strike teeth
Band Stalls in Work
- Feed pressure too great - decrease feed
- Teeth too coarse, use finer tooth blade
Blade Making Belly-Shaped Cuts
- Increase tension
- Adjust guides closer to work piece
- Teeth too fine - use a coarse pitch
- Decrease feed force
- Teeth dull
BS-24 Bandsaw Blade (5/8 Tooth Count M42 Bi-Metal)
SKU: 2003436
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