Imachinist S64514 Bi-Metal Band Saw Blades 64-1/2 X 1/2 X 14tpi for Cutting Soft Ferrous Metal
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Mark Anderson
> 24 hourThe only downside I can find to this blade is that it will squeal sometimes. That is a small price to pay for a blade that lasts as long as blades twice the cost.
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DNG
> 24 houragree with a few other reviews in that the recent blades ive ordered have performed much worse than same blades a few years ago. I go through about 1 per month, and i try and give each blade a bit of break in period by reducing feed about half of normal for at least a couple days...followed by normal feed the rest of month. I find this tends to round over the tops of each tooth and they break less and cuts are much smoother and they dont wonder in thin gauge. BUT, the past 6 or 8 blades have broken so many teeth in the first couple of weeks. almost all the broken teeth start right at the weld and just propagate out from there and start bouncing like crazy leading to more broken teeth. the seller and amazon are great since they keep replacing them for me...although its a PITA not getting good production out of each one. btw, i find that without any break in period, these blades will break teeth almost immediately.
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old time reviewer
> 24 hourI have built a 60x30 m,etal building with steel beams. I have had this blade 8 months and it keeps on going. I cut on avarage 10 cuts a day. everyday. Doesnt hurt to oil it once and a while lightly. And tweak your machine. Took me about 25 tries to get it perfect. This blade cuts pretty fast- faster than the 25 tpi blade. Good luck !
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Richard
> 24 hourCuts through aluminum and mild steel like butter..... Cant attest for longevity yet. I have a dozen cuts so far and blade is good. stainless will be the test and dont expect the blade to last very long. will use coolant on stainless so who knows.... will add to review ounce i cut some stainless projects....
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John Pauza
> 24 hourI use these blades for cutting mild steel in my custom knife shop. Theyre a good value for the price. Just bought four more.
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Michael Gerstweiler
> 24 hourGreat metal cutting blade. Runs nice and true. Will buy more.
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Mr. Maxine Wilderman DVM
> 24 hourHad some issues with the blade I ordered but the support was more than what I expected. They send me the correct blade. Nice to work with sellers like this.
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Michael Altman
> 24 hourOK... Have a huge project in which I have to build support columns, each column section includes 4 24” long HSS 3 x 3 -3/16 And then 6, 4 inch long. Pieces same size square tubing. My metal supplier asked $7 per cut. So each column which cost me $210 cutting cost only. So I went and bought a cheap ass Harbor freight bandsaw for $200. And one of these blades, and it so each column would cost me $210 cutting cost only. So I went and bought a cheap ass harbor freight bandsaw for $200. One of these blades, and a bosh blade just in case. Made 35 clean cuts so far, and its still seems to be very sharp, Broke a couple of teeth but I think it paid for itself multiple times already.
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Thomas A. Howard
> 24 hourInexpensive. Wish these lasted longer though
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Carey Anderson
> 24 hourthe blade cuts good until it starts loosing teeth, the 60% of remaining teeth are OK lol
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| Click here for 64-1/2", 6TPI | Click here for 64-1/2", 6/10TPI | Click here for 64-1/2", 8/12TPI | Click here for 64-1/2", 10/14TPI | Click here for 64-1/2", 14/18TPI | Click here for 64-1/2", 24TPI | |
| Blade Length | 64.5 Inch | 64.5 Inch | 64.5 Inch | 64.5 Inch | 64.5 Inch | 64.5 Inch |
| Blade Width | 0.5 Inch | 0.5 Inch | 0.5 Inch | 0.5 Inch | 0.5 Inch | 0.5 Inch |
| Blade Thickness | 0.025 Inch | 0.025 Inch | 0.025 Inch | 0.025 Inch | 0.025 Inch | 0.025 Inch |
| Blade Teeth | 6TPI | 6/10TPI | 8/12TPI | 10/14TPI | 14/18TPI | 24TPI |
| Pitch | constant pitch | variable pitch | variable pitch | variable pitch | variable pitch | constant pitch |
| Suitable for | ferrous solid rod with small diameter | aluminum, copper, brass etc and other non-ferrous metal | ferrous thick tubing, profile, sheet, plate etc | ferrous thick tubing, profile, sheet, plate etc | ferrous thin tubing, profile, sheet, plate etc | ferrous thin tubing, plate, sheet etc, don"t cut non-ferrous metal, like aluminum etc |
| SKU | S6412126 | S641212610 | S641212812 | S6412121014 | S6412121418 | S64121224 |
Cold Rolling
Milling
Heat Treatment
Welding
Blade Teeth Selection Advice and Welding Joint Comparison
How to Improve Life
- Blade installation is the first step, make sure teeth is shown outside the guide, and blade strip is clamped tightly inside the guide.
- Teeth direction should be the same with the direction of wheel rotation, twist the blade from inside to outside if teeth direction is opposite.
- Running-in is required when blade cuts metal for the first time. It"s important for blade life. During running-in, cutting speed should be 1/3 of normal speed, feed should be 1/4 of normal feed. Usually, after the blade cuts the first several pieces, like 5-10 pieces, adjust cutting speed and feed gradually to normal speed according relative parameters and your metal.
- Blade tension will be different for differnt wide blades, as time goes on, blade tension will be reduced by the bandsaw and blade stretch, make sure the blade is correct tension, our recommended blade tension is 300N/mm2.
- Coolant will be useful to cool and lubricate blade and teeth during cutting, better coolant could avoid overheat on the teeth of the blade, and reduce friction between the blade and the metal you cut.
- Teeth selection is also important, here are our experience:
- big variable teeths (like 3/4TPI, 4/6TPI, 5/8TPI) are for cutting ferrous solid rod with big diameter;
- big constant teeth (like 6TPI) is for cutting ferrous solid rod with small diameter;
- big variable teeth (like 6/10TPI) is for cutting aluminum, copper, brass etc and other non-ferrous metal;
- middle variable teeths (like 8/12TPI, 10/14TPI) are for ferrous thick tubing, profile, sheet, plate etc;
- small constant teeth (14TPI) is for general purpose;
- small variable teeths (like 12/16TPI, 14/18TPI) is for ferrous thin tubing, sheet, plate, profile etc;
- small constant teeth (24TPI) is for ferrous thin tubing, plate, sheet etc, don"t cut non-ferrous metal, like aluminum etc.
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Welding JointWe weld blades with high performance welding machine to make sure welding joint looks perfect. |
Teeth DirectionDefault teeth direction is rightward, if you want leftward direction, please twist the blade from inside to outside. |
Original PackageBrand new with original package for this blade with tips behind blade pacakge to help customers. |
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Metalworking TypeBi-metal blade is designed for metalworking, ideal for metalworking craftman, blacksmith, mechanic etc. |
CompatibilityAccurate length with high performance, compatible with most bandsaws with more choices on teeth pitch. |
Ideal DIY ToolsBi-metal type, M42 grade, 8% cobalt with 2% tungsten, much more fatigue resistant and durable on metal. |
Blade LifeSpring steel backer strengthens blade life, hardened edges to cut metal straightly with ease, blade works with high performance. |
