Cutting metal on a band saw for wood? Rather not. We explain why
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When choosing a new band saw blade, you first have to find out which size you need. This is specified by the manufacturer of your band saw and you usually cannot use a different size. The choice of blade type depends precisely on the required width. For example, for a width of 13 mm there is only one type of bimetal blade available (the universal EPIC GP), in a width of 20 mm there are two (EPIC GP and SBX GP) and in a width of 27 mm there are four (EPIC GP, SBX GP, SiClone and XP). We weld the blade length exactly to your requirements.
Good morning, if we are not mistaken, the blade size for your Thomas SAR610 SA Digit band saw is 5650 × 34 × 1.1 mm. For cutting HEB, HEA profiles, tubes, and hollow sections, we recommend the SBX blade, which has a reinforced tooth and a slightly larger set, making it particularly suitable for cutting profiles. You can find it here: 5650 x 34 x 1.1 mm. The choice of tooth pitch (TPI) depends on the thickness of the materials. If you let us know what dimensions you cut most frequently, we can recommend the ideal pitch. For solid material (solid round bars, thick plates, etc.), we recommend the EPIC GP blade instead, as the SBX might not be optimal for completely solid materials. We remain available for any clarification.
Best regards, DudrSaw.it Team
Good morning, if we are not mistaken, the blade size for your Thomas SAR610 SA Digit band saw is 5650 × 34 × 1.1 mm. For cutting HEB, HEA profiles, tubes, and hollow sections, we recommend the SBX blade, which has a reinforced tooth and a slightly larger set, making it particularly suitable for cutting profiles. The choice of tooth pitch (TPI) depends on the thickness of the materials. If you let us know what dimensions you cut most frequently, we can recommend the ideal pitch. For solid material (solid round bars, thick plates, etc.), we recommend the EPIC GP blade instead, as the SBX might not be optimal for completely solid materials. We remain available for any clarification.
Best regards, DudrSaw Team
Good morning, thank you for your inquiry. For cutting steel profiles from 20 imes20 imes2 mm to 100 imes100 imes4 mm with dimensions 2455 imes 27 imes 0.9 mm, we recommend Simonds SBX band saw blades. For smaller profiles, TPI 6/9 – SBX 6/9 is best suited, for larger profiles TPI 4/6 – SBX 4/6, and for the largest cross-sections TPI 3/4 – SBX 3/4. The SBX series is ideal for cutting closed and structural profiles, ensuring high durability and fast, clean cuts.
Best regards, the Simonds team
Good day, for materials of class 19, the XP blade, or blades with carbide teeth, are intended.
https://www.simonds.cz/o-simonds/xp
S.Kolařík
Good afternoon, thank you for your inquiry. To recommend the most suitable bandsaw blade, please provide the length and width of the bandsaw blade used. Also, if you provide the dimensions of the materials to be cut (profiles or solid materials, wall thickness, diameter, etc.), we can also recommend a suitable tooth pitch (TPI).
If the width of your bandsaw blade is 13 mm or 20 mm, we offer one option in these widths – EPIC GP. This is a universal bandsaw blade suitable for mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
When cutting stainless steel, we recommend „running in“ the blade for about 20 minutes while cutting mild steel, and only then start cutting stainless steel – this helps to extend the lifespan of the bandsaw blade.
From 27 mm width, we can offer a wider selection:
EPIC GP – universal bandsaw blade
SiClone – specially designed for stainless and tool steel, intended for solid materials
XP – suitable for both profiles and solid materials
Send us the required data, and we will recommend a suitable bandsaw blade and optimal TPI according to your cutting conditions.
Sincerely, the DudrSaw team
Dear customer, in width 16 mm, we currently offer only this model: EPIC GP 1850x16x0.65 TPI 10/14
This saw blade is intended for profiles, but might have difficulties with larger solid materials.
Teeth per inch TPI 10/14 (tooth pitch 1.8–2.5 mm) – suitable for solid materials up to 20 mm and profiles with a wall thickness of 1–2 mm.
16 mm wide bi-metal blades are hardly produced anymore today – this is an unusual dimension.
They are produced in standard widths of 13×0.65 mm or 19×0.9 mm, as it is not economical for manufacturers to produce the 16 mm width.
We previously had 16 mm with TPI 8/12 and TPI 6/10 teeth, but unfortunately, these models are no longer available.
Kind regards, Dudr Saw Team
Dear customer, we weld any bandsaw blade for a bandsaw. You can buy here e.g. bandsaw blade EPIC GP 13 x 0.65 TPI 14 or you can choose a different tooth pitch depending on how large profiles you cut.
Regards, the Dudr Saw team.
Dear customer, you ordered a metal band with a large pitch of 4 TPI. The tooth spacing is 6.4 mm, and this band is suitable for cutting solid material (40 - 80 mm) and profiles (wall 10 - 20 mm). For more information, please contact us at the email address: info@dudrsaw.hr
Kind regards, Dudr Team
Dear Sir/Madam, for this application we recommend the SBX blade with 6/9 teeth
https://www.dudrsaw.hr/konfigurator-listova-pile-za-metal/2480/27-x-0-90/610-1
The DUDR SAW Team
Dear Customer, EPIC saw blade with teeth 8/12tpi or 10/14tpi is suitable for profiles and pipes 40x40x2mm
https://www.dudrsaw.eu/band-saw-blade-configurator-for-metal/1435/13-x-0-65
Hello, thank you for your interest. We offer steel with 14/18 TPI in 0.5 mm thickness. Here is a link to purchase: EPIC GP 13x0.5 TPI 14/18
Good day!
We recommend you try the universal bandsaw blade Epic GP 1140x13x0.65 tpi 8/12, and for aluminum we recommend larger teeth Bandsaw blades 1140 x 13 x 0.65 TPI 6/10.
Thank you!
Good day, for such material, we would recommend the XP 27 x 0.9 mm band. For smaller diameters, 4/6 TPI works best. For larger diameters, it is worth using a band with a larger tooth pitch – 3/4 TPI. In practice, you will have to check which tooth pitch works best in your production and whether it will be convenient for you to change the bands depending on the diameter.
Regards, Simonds.pl Team
Good afternoon, thank you for your message. For cutting closed steel profiles with dimensions from 60x60 to 100x100 mm and a wall thickness of up to 2.5 mm, we recommend the EPIC GP 1440 × 13 × 0.65 mm TPI 6/10 blade. When using TPI 6/10, the final cutting phase can be problematic – for a 60x60 mm profile, there are about 19 teeth in the cut, and for a 100x100 mm profile, even about 32 teeth, which can lead to tooth breakage. Ideally, there should be about 10 teeth in the cut. In the case of profiles, an intermediate toothing should be chosen, as the blade cuts a thin wall at the beginning and reaches full material at the end. For larger profiles, it is worth adding material underneath so that the blade cuts at an angle – this will reduce the number of teeth in the cut, improve chip formation, and extend the life of the teeth.
We send our best regards, The Simonds Team
Hello, for a wall thickness of 3-6 mm, we can offer EPIC GP 13x0.65 TPI 6/10.
Regards, Dudr team.
Thank you for your inquiry, we recommend using a saw with the highest number of teeth per inch: EPIC GP 13x0.65 TPI 14
Regards, the Dudr Saw team
Good day, thank you for your question. For cutting stainless steel profiles and pipes with a wall thickness of 2–3 mm, we recommend the Simonds EPIC GP saw band in the dimensions 1640 imes 13 imes 0.65 mm, 8/12 TPI.
We recommend running in the band first on ordinary black solid material and using cooling during cutting – ideally an emulsion with water. Spray oil (WD-40) has also proven effective for stainless steel.
Sincerely, The Simonds Team
Good day, thank you for your inquiry. For stainless steel with a wall thickness of 1.5 mm, we recommend using a saw band with a small tooth pitch - TPI 8/12. You have not specified the size of the saw band you are using. If you have a band width of 13 mm, we recommend this saw band: EPIC 13x0,65 TPI 8/12. Please check the length before ordering. Sincerely, the Simonds team
Good day,
I recommend a 10/14 tooth pitch, see link:
https://www.dudrsaw.eu/band-saw-blade-configurator-for-metal/produkt-2/1140/13-x-0-65/1014?source=configurator
Good day, according to the manual, the length is 2480mm with a maximum width of 15(16)mm.
S. Kolářík
Good day Mr. Strnad,
firstly, I would recommend checking the length of the saw blade, customers often order a length of 2020 - 2035mm for this saw. However, a length of 2040mm might not be bad, it is an original dimension.
I recommend a maximum blade width of 13mm.
For the dimension you requested up to 10mm, I recommend a 10 TPI tooth pitch, link here: https://www.dudrsaw.eu/band-saw-blade-configurator-for-wood/produkt-15/2040/13-x-0-65/10-regular
The saw is not entirely suitable for cutting aluminum. If you have the option to reduce the saw blade speed below 100m/min, then the Epic GP saw blade can be used: https://www.dudrsaw.eu/band-saw-blade-configurator-for-metal/produkt-2/2040/13-x-0-65/610
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Vojtěch Volf
Senior Product Manager
The Sales Department
GSM: +420 774 435 667
EMAIL volf@simonds.cz
Good day,
from our offer, I would try SiClone or XP (this should be an alternative to M51), of course with appropriate teeth.
But I admit, I don't see a reason why it should take an hour.
Another possibility would be to try a carbide blade, but I would leave that as a last resort.
S. Kolařik
Good day, if I understand your description correctly, the gaps can be recalculated as follows:
25.4:2.75=9.23 teeth per inch
25.4:4=6.35 teeth per inch
therefore it may correspond to blades with variable teeth 6/9tpi or 6/10tpi. possibly with constant teeth 6tpi
Stanislav Kolařík | kolarik@simonds.cz
Good day, we recommend a 10/14 TPI saw blade EPIC GP 1140x13x0.65 TPI 10/14.
Good luck, regards Simonds Team
Good morning, for cutting plastics we can recommend the Flexback saw blade, for example Flexback 13x0.65 tpi 3 Skip. For a specific offer, we would need the width and length of the saw blade.
Sincerely, Team Dudr.
Good day, for a full diameter in the range of 40-80 mm, a 4/6tpi tooth is suitable.
From our offer, you can use the EPIC GP blade (universal blade) or the SiClone blade (slightly better, but can only be used for solid material).
S.Kolařrigen | kolarik@simonds.cz
Good day, your needs are met by the EPIC GP band - it is a universal band suitable for stainless steel as well.
In the e-shop directly for your saw you can find it here: https://www.dudrsaw.eu/band-saw-blade-configurator-for-metal/1640/13-x-0-65
S.Kolařík | kolarik@simonds.cz