Drilling steel can be a difficult task, time consuming and frustrating. This article shows the four key reasons why Core Drilling is a more efficient method than Twist Drilling. The principle with a core drill is ‘More with Less’. The Core Drill removes only a fraction of the material of a twist drill, for the same size hole. […]
Bandsaw blades are a consumable item that is measured by its longevity. High-performance bandsaw’s are great, however, if you haven’t selected the right blade, or the set-up isn’t quite right, there can be no guarantee that greater performance will be achieved. Have you had the experience and the frustration of a Bandsaw Blade losing it’s edge or breaking, knowing […]
In an earlier blog, ‘Increase your bandsaw blade life and performance’ we covered some basic set up procedures, to assist with extending blade life. Now let’s look at some of the finer points, and clues for the guarantee of a dependable precision cut. 1. Worn Wire Wheel Problem – The majority of bandsaw machines have […]
When cutting steel, metalworking coolant (also known as Soluble Oil or Cutting Fluid) is essential to producing a high quality finish. The purpose of coolant is to cool, lubricate, and wash swarf away from the cutting tip, along with being a fundamental part in extending blade and machinery life. Problems can occur when the coolant […]
What are Chip Brushes? Bandsaw Chip brushes are essential to the longevity and cost-effectiveness of band saws and sawing machines. The chip brush, a round wire brush, is responsible for knocking metal chips out of the teeth on the blade. This action will extend the life of your blade by getting rid of the chips […]