by Joe Goudeseune | May 12, 2014 | Uncategorized
Saw installation and operator training is a FREE service we offer with the purchase of many of our band saws. After installation, our repair technicians will review: saw operation, safety features, periodic maintenance, and other valuable information to keep your band...
by Joe Goudeseune | Feb 13, 2014 | Uncategorized
The best carbide band saw blade for cutting induction hardened shafts, linear bearing shafts, and case hardened materials up to HRC 65. Surface hardened component cutting has always been extremely difficult to cut. Previously, the best option was using an abrasive...
by Joe Goudeseune | Mar 21, 2013 | Uncategorized
There are many variables that can lead to crooked cuts when using band saw blades. These common causes include worn or improper blade guides, too many teeth in the cut, feed pressure that is too high, low band tension, a fixed vise that is not square or a saw table...
by Joe Goudeseune | Feb 16, 2012 | http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
I just wanted to let you know that when you were talking, I was listening. Too many times when quoting a Hyd-Mech band saw things were going smoothly until the dreaded conversation regarding lead time. Was that a pin drop I heard after telling you the saw would be...
by Joe Goudeseune | Sep 29, 2011 | Uncategorized
Most industrial band saws cutting metal should be using some sort of a cutting fluid/lubricoolant. When used properly, coolant should: wash chips out of the blade’s gullets, cool the “tooth” tips to reduce heat damage, and lubricate the cut to reduce...
by Joe Goudeseune | Sep 20, 2011 | Uncategorized
Did you know that 80% of blade failure is not due to the saw blade itself? If you notice there is a section of your band saw blade with an area of very dull or missing teeth take a look at the possible causes and resolutions listed below:Too many teeth are in the cut...
by Joe Goudeseune | Sep 19, 2011 | blade break in, cutting, saw blades
Have you ever compared your band saw blade to a freshly sharpened pencil? Let me tell you why you should. If you try to apply too much pressure to a freshly sharpened pencil tip it’s probably going to break; a band saw tooth reacts the same way. Breaking in or...
