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Category: Metal Cutting
Guides specific to bandsaw cutting or steel and metals, covering blade choice, cutting techniques, and common issues in fabrication environments.
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How to Cut Aluminium with a Bandsaw (Blade Selection, Speeds & Common Problems)
Aluminium is often seen as an “easy” material to cut, but cutting aluminium with a bandsaw correctly is where many run into trouble. In reality, it causes some of the most common problems in the workshop: Many generic guides suggest finer teeth for aluminium, but in practice this often makes loading worse. Aluminium needs chip…
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How to Cut Mild Steel with a Bandsaw (Blade Selection + Setup Guide)
How to Cut Mild Steel with a Bandsaw Mild steel is one of the most common materials cut on a bandsaw — and also one of the easiest to get wrong. While it is softer than stainless steel, it still generates heat, work hardens under poor cutting conditions, and will quickly destroy the wrong blade.Even…
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How to Cut Stainless Steel with a Bandsaw (Blade Selection + Setup Guide)
Cutting stainless steel with a bandsaw is one of the most common workshop tasks — and one of the most commonly done wrong. If you’re trying to cut stainless steel on a bandsaw, the setup matters more than the machine itself. Stainless isn’t just “harder steel.” It behaves differently: Get it right, and stainless cuts…
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Metal Cutting Bandsaw Blades NZ – Choosing the Right Blade for Steel
Choosing the right bandsaw blade for cutting steel has a direct impact on cut quality, blade life, and overall cost per cut. From general fabrication through to stainless steel and hardened hydraulic shafts, different materials require different blade types. Using the wrong blade often leads to short life, poor cutting performance, or unnecessary cost. This…
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Why Variable-Pitch Bi-Metal Bandsaw Blades Are Better Than Straight Pitch
**Why Variable-Pitch Bi-Metal Bandsaw Blades Are Better Than Straight Pitch (And Why Carbon Blades Don’t Come in Variable Pitch)** When you’re choosing a narrow bandsaw blade (anywhere from 6 mm to 67mm wide), one of the most important decisions is tooth pitch. Most older-style blades use a straight pitch — the same number of teeth…
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Can You Cut Metal on a Wood Bandsaw?
It’s a common workshop myth: “If you have a wood bandsaw, you can just swap in a fine blade and cut metal too.” Technically? Yes.Practically? You’ll shorten your blade life, risk damaging your saw, and likely end up with a rougher cut than you’d like. Why Wood and Metal Bandsaws Are Different While both tools…
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Bi-metal Bandsaw Blades : Known Issues
Bandsaw Blade used for cutting metal, failure can it be caused by several elements and reasons. Below are some of the most common reasons why blades fail. These will help you determine the causes and increase the life and improve the performance of your bandsaw blades. If you require additional help with your blades, please…
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FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions about Cutting Metal with Bimetal Blades
Cutting metal with bimetal bandsaw blades raises a number of common questions, especially around blade life, breakage, vibration, and cutting performance. This FAQ covers the most frequent issues operators face in real workshop conditions, along with practical solutions to improve cutting results and extend blade life.If you’re experiencing problems, the answers below will help you…
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Non-ferrous metals are metals that do not contain iron
Non-ferrous metals are metals that do not contain iron. Common examples include aluminum, copper, lead, zinc, tin, as well as precious metals like gold and silver. These metals are known for their non-magnetic properties, high resistance to corrosion, and excellent malleability. Key Characteristics: Common Examples: Applications: Non-ferrous metals have a wide range of applications due to their specific…
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Breaking In a Bandsaw Blade: How to Do It Right!
Breaking In a Bandsaw Blade: Why It Matters and How to Do It Right! Give your blade a longer life and cleaner cuts with this must-know break-in guide for beginners. Intro: Give Your Blade the Best Start in Life A brand new bandsaw blade might look sharp and ready to rip into your next job—but…
