Portable band saws come in different types of saw blade pitches.
The saw blade pitch refers to how many tooth there are in 1 inch (25.4 mm).
Workability can be improved by selecting the appropriate saw blade pitch.
The "S" notation after the number of tooth indicates the blade shape.
The "S" indicates that the blade shape is a rake blade shape, which is suitable for materials that do not connect chips, steel with a high carbon content, and castings. It is also suitable for workpiece thickness.
18 pitches
It is the finest pitch in the pitch of a bimetal band saw.
The tooth spacing is approximately 1.4 mm, making it suitable only for thin materials.
If the saw blade becomes clogged, it is easy for the saw blade to slip, so be careful.
14 pitches
This is the most popular saw pitch for portable band saws, and in many cases, these 14 peaks are used.
By looking at the cutting conditions at this pitch, you can select a case with 10 peaks and a case with 18 pitches.
10 pitches
Especially when the workpiece to be cut is thick, these 10 pitches are used.
However, when used on thin materials, the saw blade bites quickly due to the coarse saw blade pitch.
It is easy to spill the blade, so please select carefully.
10/14 pitches, 8/12 pitches
10/14 is a variable pitch of 10~14 pitches between 1 inch. On 8/12 pitches, it will be a variable pitch of 8 ~ 12 pitches. Since the blade alignment is unequal (variable), it is used as a versatile type except for thin materials.
Excellent cutting performance is also often used as a valuable presence.