What Is a Band Saw Blade?
A band saw blade is a tool in which the saw blade is shaped like a belt.
Band saw blades can be broadly classified into tabletop, stationary, and portable types.
Band saw blades are characterized by the single direction of rotation of the saw blade when cutting, which allows for a cleaner and quicker cutting surface compared to other tools used for cutting.
In addition, cutting with a band saw has the advantage of producing very few sparks during the operation and making a relatively small amount of noise.
Uses of Band Saw Blades
Uses of band saw blades are explained here by type.
The horizontal tabletop band saw blade is the most common shape and is used for cutting aluminum and metal pipes, wood such as plates and squares, and round bars.
A small number of tabletop shield-shaped band saw blades are used for cutting soft materials such as aluminum and wood.
Portable band saw blades are used for cutting objects directly where they cannot be moved or when working at heights.
Stationary band saw blades are large band saw blades and are used in industrial manufacturing.
Principle of Band Saw Blades
The following is an explanation of the principle of band saw blades by type.
Band saw blades are powered by an electric power source, often an AC power source, but there are also rechargeable band saw blades for portable use only.
By using durable metal or bimetal for the blade, the blade is resistant to spills and achieves high cutting performance.
Since the blade portion is shaped like a belt, high cutting capacity can be obtained by adjusting the appropriate tension.
The tabletop horizontal band saw blade is characterized by its ability to perform cutoff cutting, and its structure allows the blade to descend automatically by hydraulic pressure or its own weight, so it is possible to work without letting go of the blade.
The tabletop shield-shaped band saw blade can contour cut by pressing the blade directly against the object for more flexible work, such as curved or vertical cutting.
Portable band saw blades range from light ones for working at heights to heavy ones with casters for easy mobility.
Stationary band saw blades are used for cutting large objects in industrial applications, and therefore have a high cutting capacity and large band saw blades.