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Circular Saw vs. Band Saw: Which One is Best for You?
Let’s cover the differences between circular saws and band saws, and how to choose which one is best for your operation.
- Read More | Comments (1) | Apr 13, 2018
Why Minimum Quantity Lubrication is Used in Cold Sawing
Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL) is used in cold sawing to prevent heat build-up through friction reduction to keep both the material and the blade cool during the sawing process.
- Read More | Comments (0) | Mar 28, 2018
Why is a Circular Metal Saw Called a Cold Saw?
Circular cold saws allow both the material and blade to remain cool during the sawing process by transferring the generated heat to the chips.
- Read More | Comments (0) | Mar 23, 2018
What Circular Saw Blade Tooth Geometry is Best for Sawing Steel Billets?
The heat from the cutting process, especially using negative cutting angles when cutting steel, transfers to the chip, causing it to expand and jam in the slot. This can be prevented by splitting the chip. There are two common tooth geometries developed to split the chip: “Triple Chip” and “Notch Grind.”
- Read More | Comments (0) | Dec 20, 2017