Precision, Quality, Innovation BAND SAW BLADES Bi-Metal Carbide Tipped Carbide Grit Diamond Grit Wood Cutting Food Processing Power Hacksaws

For more than 135 years, manufacturers, builders and craftsmen worldwide have depended upon saws and precision tools from The L.S. Starrett Company to ensure the consistent quality of their manufacturing processes. They know that the Starrett name on saw blades, hand tools and measuring tools means exceptional quality, innovative products and expert technical assistance. With strict quality control, state-of-the-art equipment and an ongoing commitment to producing products with superior quality, the 5,000 plus products in today's Starrett line continues to be the most accurate, robust and durable...

Introduction Starrett has been involved in precision tool manufacturing since 1880, sold products worldwide since the 1890s and introduced its first saw blade around 1890. Choosing the Right Blade Terminology, Tooth shapes, Band Saw Blade characteristics, as well as PowerCalc, a mobile application that assists in the correct choice of the band saw blade. BI-MET AL SAW BLADES The best solution for cutting a variety of ferrous and non-ferrous materials. These saws suit all cutting, economic or high production needs for any model of machine. Carbide Tipped Ideal for cutting extremely hard, abrasive...

CARBIDE GRIT, DIAMOND GRIT Band saw blades coated with carbide grit or diamond grains are ideal for cutting abrasive materials with precision and excellent finish. CARBON Suitable for horizontal and vertical machines with manual or gravity feed. A complete line with a wide range of widths, tooth pitches and shapes. 35 wood Cutting A selection of carbon and bi-metal blades ideal for a variety of wood cutting applications. food processing Constructed of the best quality specialty steels, polished and hardened to resist corrosion and contamination. These blades are the ideal choice for accuracy...

POWER HACKSAWS The Bi-Metal or Solid High-Speed Steel (HSS) Power Hacksaw blades are manufactured by Starrett, available in metric and inch. Recommenda tions Recommendations to ensure longer life and better blade performance. Break-in and installation instructions. Accessories Pocket Laser Tachometer kit with case, Band Saw Blade Tension Gage and Band Saw Blade Alignment Gage. Resources Find information on the Starrett website, PDF documents, and the new PowerCalc App to get the best performance from your band saw blade. BAND SAW BLADES starrett.com

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T erminology A-Width Tip of the cutting edge to the back of the blade. B-Blade Body Distance between the back of the blade and the gullet. C-Length Measurement along the back edge of the blade. D-T hickness Measurement of the body of the blade. E-Back Edge Opposite side of the blade from the teeth. F-Tooth Pitch Distance from the tip of one tooth to the next tip. G-Teeth per Inch/25MM Number of teeth (constant pitch) per inch (25.4mm). H-Gullet The curved area between two teeth, where the chips accumulate until being removed. 1-Tooth Face Surface of the tooth where the chip is formed. The tooth...

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Choosing the Right Blade 1 *Foundry-Gates and Risers **Induction or Case Hardened

Ferrous Non-Ferrous

Correct Blade Contant Pitch Variable Pitch Primalloy™/Intenss™ PRO/Intenss™ PRO-DIE/Univerz™ • Positive Rake angle • Double back angle • Fast and efficient chip clearance • Excellent choice for a wide range of cuts Intenss™ PRO-VTH Intenss™ PRO-VTH • Variable tooth height providing pulsating action • Easy penetration • Ideal for cutting hard and difficult to machine materials Versatix™ MP • Extremely robust, shockproof • Positive Rake angle • Ideal for cutting tubes and profiles Powerband M-42/Duratec™ SFB/Duratec™ FC/Univerz™ • Neutral angle • Shock resistant • Excellent choice for a wide range...

Choosing the Correct Blade Constant Pitch All teeth on the blade have uniform spacing, gullet depth and rake angle throughout the full length. Typically for general purpose cutting. Identified by one pitch number. Variable Pitch Size of tooth and depth of gullet varies to substantially reduce noise levels and vibrations. Cuts all structurals, tubing and solids smoothly and quickly. Identified by two pitch numbers. Raker A recurring sequence of teeth set left and right, followed by one tooth unset. Frequency of unset teeth on variable pitch blades varies depends on the tooth configurations. Alternate...

Blade Width 3| BLADE WIDTH Use the blade width recommended by the machine manufacturer, except for contour cutting in vertical machines when you should use the chart below. 1/8" (3mm) 5/16" (8mm) 5/8" (16mm) 1-1/2" (38mm) 2-5/8" (67 mm) 4| PITCH Pitch is the number of teeth per inch/25mm. Cutting thinner sections requires a finer pitch (more teeth per inch/25mm). Thick sections require coarser pitches (fewer teeth per inch/25mm). The charts are good guidelines. Because the cross section limits in the chart are broad and overlap, choose a coarser pitch if the speed of cut is most important. (Choose...

Correct Blade BLADE LENGTH The blade length varies according to the band saw machine type and specifications. Please find the correct blade length in your band saw machine user manual.

Precision makes the Difference PowerCalc Starrett PowerCalc Band Saw Selector is an application that runs on any mobile device. PowerCalc selects the best band saw blade for the specified cutting application. Specify • Band saw machine being used to make the cut • Shape and composition of the material to be cut • Details regarding any bundling of the material • Whether or not it will be a cooled cut PowerCalc automatically displays: • Recommended Starrett saw blade • Blade break-in information • Cooling recommendations • Cutting time and speed recommendations The PowerCalc App is available on...