Power Saws Flashcards
What is another name for a power hacksaw
reciprocating saw
What determines the size of a power hacksaw
The largest square piece it can cut
Why is the pressure removed from the blade of a power hacksaw on the return stroke
to prevent damage to the blade teeth
How is the speed of a power hacksaw expressed
strokes per minute (spm)
Describe the characteristics of a bi metal powered hacksaw blade
High-speed steel tooth edge and alloy steel back
how does blade set differ from blade kerf?
The blade set is the way the teeth are bent the blade kerf is the width of the cut the blade makes
what are the limitations of a horizontal bandsaw as it relates to cutting curves around corners
it can only make straight cuts
How is feed rate controlled on a horizontal bandsaw
adjustable hydraulic cylinder
Is it necessary to turn a horizontal bandsaw off manually after completing a cut operation? Why or why not?
no, it turns it off automatically
what are the saw guides and where should you place them when you were using a horizontal bandsaw
they should be placed as close to the stock as possible and they stabilize the blade
If the blade jumps and shutters when you were using a horizontal bandsaw what could be the problem?
The feed rate is too high
When cutting short pieces to length what can be done to ensure that the jaws of the clapping device make good contact and do not distort
place a similar sized piece behind
What is another name for a contour bandsaw
vertical bandsaw
What is tracking as it relates to bandsaws?
centring the blade on the pulleys, ensuring it stays in the correct position
What characteristics differentiates styles of bandsaw blades?
material, width, tooth form, gauge, pitch, set
