LS Starrett ::. Carbide Grit Bands

Carbide Grit Bands

These band saw blades will easily cut through most hard and abrasive materials. Starrett carbide band saw blades are especially useful in cutting new and complex materials such as composite graphite, fiber-reinforced plastics and titanium. In some cases, they cut better than regular blades. In other cases, they`re the only blades that will cut when a regular band can`t.

Here's how to use carbide grit band saws to the best advantage:

For material 1/4" (13 mm) in thickness and above, use gulleted blades
Where surface chipping is possible or on brittle materials or material thicknesses less than 1/4" (13 mm), use continuous edge blades
Coarse grit is applicable for faster cutting of thick materials or metals
Finer grit is applicable on thin materials and fine finishing
Minimum machine wheel diameter of 24 inches (600 mm) is recommended for continuous band. Smaller diameters tend to increase fatigue and reduce blade life
Use widest applicable blade for straight cutting
30% reductions in cut radius can be achieved using grit blades instead of standard blades
Coolants are needed for most metal cutting and should be considered for glass and ceramics
For cutting recommendations, see next page
Start cuts at lower speeds and gradually increase until the required performance is achieved
Metal cutting - a fine, stringy strip indicates the correct feed and band speed
Increase the life of the blade by turning the blade inside-out from time to time. This presents a new edge to the work.