Metal Sawing

Metal Sawing

Metal Sawing - The first step in machining most metal working jobs is to cut the stock to the desired length. Many parts for machines of all kinds are cut from round, square, flat or hexagonal bar stock or tubing. Other parts may be made from structural shapes (such as I beams, channels and angles) cut off to the desired length.

This cutting off operation should be done in the shortest possible time consistent with the desired quality. Most machine tools can perform cutting operation to a limited extent. When compared to special purpose power sawing machines, however, they are generally regarded as slow, cumbersome and often wasteful.

The cutting action in the power sawing process is accomplished by the action of a continuous series of single point cutting tools as they pass over the work piece.

Tool life on the various cutters, or blade (straight, circular or band) is extended because of the sharing of the wear on the individual teeth.