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Metal Cutting Tools
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Metal Cutting Tools

Product catalog summary
History
The production of tools in Hulin began in 1934, founded by Mr. Studeník as the "First Moravian factory for saws and tools." Initially, the company produced hand saws and circular saw blades, later expanding to include cutters for wood and other woodworking tools. By the 1960s, the product range included TCT circular saw blades, gang saw blades, planner knives, machine knives, metal cutting tools, and saw bodies. From 1948 to 1992, the firm was state-owned, transitioning to private ownership in 1992.
Present Time
PILANA TOOLS, employing 650 workers, is a leading European tool producer, adhering to DIN and ISO standards. The company uses advanced equipment like lasers and CNC machines to ensure high precision. With a focus on production improvement and automation, PILANA TOOLS exports 80% of its products to over 70 countries. The company comprises several property-joined entities, including PILANA TOOLS Metal, Wood Saws, Knives, and Saw Bodies.
Product Identification
The document lists various product groups and identification codes for bimetal band saw blades, including MASSIVE Expert, MASSIVE Master, and PROFILE Expert, each with specific tooth shapes and rake angles. The products are designed for different materials and cutting applications, emphasizing the importance of choosing the correct tooth pitch and shape for optimal performance.
Technical Specifications
The document provides detailed specifications for band saw blades, including material types (M42 and M51), hardness levels, and the benefits of bimetal construction. It highlights the importance of selecting the right tooth shape and pitch for different cutting tasks, with recommendations for cutting various materials like steel, aluminum, and plastics.
Technical Recommendations
Guidelines for using band saw blades effectively include maintaining proper blade tension, selecting appropriate blade speed and feed speed, and ensuring adequate cooling fluid flow. The document also provides troubleshooting tips for common issues like tooth breaking and vibration.
Usage Instructions
Instructions emphasize the importance of regular maintenance, proper setup of band saw guidance, and ensuring the workpiece is securely fastened. Recommendations include running in new blades, checking for worn-out signs, and adjusting cutting parameters based on material hardness and surface conditions.
Overview: This document provides detailed specifications and usage guidelines for various types of bi-metal band saw blades, designed for cutting different materials and dimensions. The blades are categorized based on their material composition, tooth design, and intended application.
Specifications:
  • Material: The blades are primarily made from HSS M42 and HSS M51, known for their high wear resistance and durability.
  • Tooth Design: The blades feature various tooth designs, including standard, hook, and variable teeth with positive rake angles, tailored for specific cutting needs.
  • Dimensions: The document lists dimensions in both inches and millimeters, along with teeth per inch specifications for each blade type.
Usage Guidelines:
  • Material Compatibility: The blades are suitable for cutting a range of materials, including common and stainless steels, non-ferrous metals, titanium alloys, nickel-based alloys, and aluminum.
  • Application: The blades are designed for different applications, such as cutting solid bars, contour cutting, and cutting large cross-sections.
  • Performance: The document highlights the blades' ability to provide smooth, burr-free cuts, high cutting accuracy, and long tool life.
Recommendations:
  • Blade Selection: Choose the appropriate blade based on the material type and thickness to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
  • Maintenance: Regularly check blade tension and replace blades when cutting efficiency decreases.
  • Operational Tips: Use cooling fluids during cutting to enhance blade life and maintain cutting efficiency.
Additional Information: The document also includes guidelines for using power hacksaw blades, emphasizing the importance of proper machine maintenance and blade tensioning to achieve the best cutting results.
Overview: This document provides technical specifications, usage guidelines, and troubleshooting tips for various types of saw blades, including hand hacksaw blades and tungsten carbide-tipped (TCT) circular saw blades. It outlines common issues encountered during cutting operations and offers solutions to optimize cutting performance.
Specifications and Characteristics:
  • HSS and Cr Blades: High-speed steel (HSS) blades are suitable for all steel types, offering high cutting performance. Cr (alloyed steel) blades are best for common use.
  • TCT Circular Saw Blades: Designed for cutting non-ferrous metals and plastics, these blades feature tungsten carbide tips and are available in diameters ranging from 200-450mm. They include expansion slots filled with copper rivets for low-noise cutting and improved heat dissipation.
Usage Recommendations:
  • Hand Hacksaw Blades: Ensure proper blade tension and material tightening to prevent fast blunting, teeth breaking, and blade breakage.
  • TCT Blades: Type 13 is recommended for massive materials, while type 11 is best for thin-walled profiles. Suitable for both manual and mechanical feed motion machines.
Troubleshooting and Best Practices:
  • Fast Blunting: Caused by incorrect teeth number, improper blade tension, excessive cutting speed, or insufficient cooling.
  • Teeth Breaking: Occurs when the tooth pitch is too small or material is not properly secured.
  • Blade Breakage: Results from improper blade straightening, careless machine handling, or defective machine components.
  • Curved Cutting: Caused by incorrect blade fixing, insufficient tension, or faulty machine parts.
Service and Maintenance: PILANA offers full service and reconditioning of used TCT saw blades, ensuring they meet the same quality standards as new blades.
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& History Present time HISTORY The tool production in Hulin began in 1934. The firm was founded by Mr. Studeník who named the new company " First Moravian factory" for saws and tools". At first the company started producing hand saws, circular saw blades and was gradually enriching the production programme with cutters for wood cutting and other tools for wood working. In the 1960th the production assortment enriched with TCT circular saw blades, gang saw blades, planner knives, machine knives, metal cutting tools and saw bodies. In the years 1948-1992 the firm was a state-owned enterprise. In...

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PRODUCT GROUP IDENTIFICATION Bimetal band saw blades Standard tooth shape (N), rake angle 0° M 42 - 421 MASSIVE Expert Plus HOOK tooth shape (H), positive hook angle HOOK tooth shape (H), positive rake angle M 42 - 437 MASSIVE Master Plus Variable tooth shape (V- POS), positive rake angle Variable tooth shape (V- POS+), positive rake angle M 42 - 438 MASSIVE Prominent Plus Variable tooth shape (V- POS+), positive rake angle Variable tooth shape (V-O), rake angle 0° M 42 - 431 PROFILE Expert Plus Variable tooth shape (V-POS), positive rake angle Variable tooth shape (V-O), rake angle slightly...

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Bimetal - Material M42 special electron-beam weld DIN type 1.3247 hardness approx. 67-69 HRC HSS- flat wire M51 Blade back made of alloyed spring steel DIN type 1.3207 hardness 69 HRC with high tungsten and cobalt content Flexible: Body of band saw blade is manufactured from special alloyed spring steel. It is highly flexible with hardness of about 50 HRC. It is an ideal basis for long life-time and excellent cutting performance. Tough and Resistable Tooth tips made from HSS steel in M42 or M51 material version. The best bonding Both materials are undetachably welded together. All advantages...

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Tooth forms Only well-chosen tooth shape can effectively cut with low- vibration. Four basic types are available. Standard tooth Hook tooth 0° rake angle Positive rake angle N H Variable tooth with positive hook angle Variable tooth 0° rake angle Positive rake angle V-0 V - POS Specialisation: low vibration cutting structurals Specialisation: low vibration cutting solid material Specification: Positive rake angle 1,25 + 6 teeth/inch Specification: 0° rake angle variable tooth pitch of 3/4 to 10/14 Specification: Positive rake angle variable tooth pitch of 0,75/1,25 to 4/6 Product range: 100,...

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Corrcect tooth pitch » optimum performance For optimum cutting performance of Bi-Metal band saw blade it is essential to choose the right toothing for individual application. Choose either Standard tooth form with constant tooth pitch or Variable tooth form with unevenly spaced teeth. Combined toothing is recommended for cutting of problematic material with vibration reduction. Recommended toothing for cutting solid material Constant tooth pitch Cross section N= Standard tooth shape H= Hook tooth shape Variable tooth pitch Cross section V-POS= variable tooth shape with positive hook angle V-0=...

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Instructions for right usage » band saw blades » Troubleshooting Breakage of band saw Blade guidance is too far from cutting piece or wrong set up. Blade guidance is worn-out. Radius arm is loose. Drive discs Drive discs of the band saw must be kept in good condition and properly balanced. Machine Band saw guidance and radius arm Control and set up the guidance of the band saw regularly. Control its guiding wear and if needed, replace it. Set up the guidance arm as close to the work piece as possible. Curved cut Worn-out drive disc. Discs are too small- try thinner band saws. Blade guidance is...

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1. It is necessary to pay the same attention to band saw blades as to other tools. Please check especially: - band saw back jamming - twisting and dulling of band saw 2. Keep the band saw in good technical condition. Please check especially: - if the fixing clamp and straightening mechanism are functional - if the hydraulic pressure, cooling fluid are sufficient and circular wheel are parall - if not so, it is absolutely needed to change or set up the mechanism. 3. Put the band saw on clean, chip- free circular wheels. Insert band saw between circular wheels, straighten band saw properly and...

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M 42 - 420 MASSIVE Expert All purpose blade for cutting all dimension of solid steel Usage » common steel qualities up to 1400 N/mm2 tensile strength » non ferrous metals » cross sections up to approx. 100 mm (4") » contour cutting operations Charasterictits » tooth tips made of HSS M42 / material no. 1.3247 » standard teeth with 0° resp. slightly positive rake angle combined with a standard-raker or wavy set is distinguished to cut short chipping materials and light wall thickness » for smooth and burr-free cuts Dimensions mm inch 6 x 0,90 1/4 x 0,035 10 x 0,90 3/8 x 0,035 13 x 0,65 1/2 x 0,025...

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MASSIVE Expert Plus ideal for cutting larger solid bars » common steel qualities up to 1400 N/mm2 tensile strngth » cross sections over 100 mm (4") » tooth tips made of HSS M42 / material no. 1.3247 » hook teeth with a positive rake angle combined with a raker-set, for easy tooth penetration and chip formation on larger cross sections » cuts long chipping and tough materials without a problem » cuts smooth and accurate Bi- Metal band saw blades

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M 42 - 427 MASSIVE Master excellent in cutting special alloys and materials difficult to machine borazon-ground teeth Usage » stainless steels » heat resistant steels » Titanium Alloys » Nickel based Alloys Characteristics » precision borazon-ground tooth tips made of HSS M 42 / material no. 1.3247 » hook teeth with ground triple chip geometry, positive rake angle and standard-raker-set for perfectly divided chips » bevelled roughing teeth provide excellent guidance of saw blade » sharpest cutting edges grant fast cutting rates and great cutting accuracy Dimensions Teeth per inch mm inch 1,25...

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