EXAMPLE: 4"(100mm) outside diameter, 3"(75mm) inside diameter tubing.
4"(100mm) OD
3"(75 mm ) ID
Area
5.5 sq.ln. (35cm
1.38" (35mm), use a 4/6 Vari-Tooth
NOTE: The band/blade speed and cutting rate recommendations presented on this
chart are approximations and are to be used as a starting point for most applications.
For exact sawing parameters consult your saw blade supplier.
7. BI-METAL SPEEDS AND FEEDS
These figures are a guide to cutting 4"(100mm) material (with a 314 Vari-Tooth) when using a
cutting fluid.
Increase Band Speed:
Decrease Band Speed:
MATERIAL
Copper
Alloy
Carbon
Steel
=12.5 sq.ln. (79cm
= 7.0 sq.ln. (44cm
= 5.5 sq.ln. (35cm
2
) / 4" (100mm) distance =1.38(35mm) average width
15% When cutting 1/4"(6.4mm) material (l0/l4 Vari-Tooth)
12% When cutting 3/4"(19 mm) material (6/10 Vari-Tooth)
10% When cutting 1-1/4"(32 mm) material (5/8 Vari-Tooth)
5% When cutting 2-1/2" (64 mm) material (4/6 Vari-Tooth)
12% When cutting 8"(200mm) material (2/3 Vari-Tooth)
ALLOY
ASTM NO.
173,932
330,365
623,624
230,260,272
280,264,632,655
101,102,110,122,172
1751,182,220,510
625,706,715,934
630
811
1117
1137
1141,1144
1141 HI STRESS
Scantool 220 GSHT
2
)
2
)
2
)
BAND SPEED
FT./MIN
M/MIN
314
284
264
244
244
234
234
234
229
214
339
289
279
279
96
87
81
74
74
71
71
71
70
65
103
88
85
85
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