Baileigh 5/8 TPI Band Saw Blade for BS-916M

This 5/8 TPI band saw blade is a perfect match for our BS-916M

When you purchase a Baileigh Industrial Band Saw, there are a lot of things to consider. The most important element of a great cut is the blade. When cutting materials other then mild steel other variables come into play.  Below is a brief guide to help you pick out the correct blade.

Picking the right blade:

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