Best pratices in sawing of steel parts ! 1

[stanislasdz]

I would like to learn more about the best pratices in the sawing of steels parts

velocity, lubrification and so on

thanks in advance

 

[SnTMan]

stanislasdz, would recommend Machinery's Handbook, or handbooks from DoAll, etc.

Regards,

Mike

 

[stanislasdz]

thanks !

 

[CoryPad]

Nishijimax saws are considered top performers. Any information from them should be helpful.

http://www.nishijima.co.jp/

http://www.patmooneysaws.com/p-nishijimax.asp

 

[SMF1964]

add to that the blade count in the saw blade - teeth per inch. You want to have at least 3 blade teeth within the cross-section of what you are cutting, so if you're cutting a 1/4 inch diameter rod, you want at least 12 teeth per inch in the blade.

 

[limey1]

Also depends on what type of "steel" your cutting. Blade technology and tooth geometry has come a long way in recent years. I do second what Crypad suggested, very good machines, lubricants and blade development.

 

[saberblue]

Typically production band sawing is done with highly sulfurized and chlorinated semi synthetic or surface active coolants at relatively high 10% + concentration --- this seems to give a good balance between improved blade life, cutting speed and coolant carry off


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