Power Saws Flashcards
The power hacksaw is also called a _____________?
Reciprocating Saw
Blade pitch is ______________?
Number of teeth per inch
What is the blade gauge?
Thickness of body of the blade behind the teeth.
Blade width is defined as ______ ______ ______ ______ _______ ______ _______ _______ _________.
The distance from tip of the tooth back of the blade
Blade Kerf is ___________________________?
Width of the cut the blade makes in the material.
Blade set is referred to as_________________________________?
The way the teeth are bent out of line with the blade. Causes the blade to make a wider cut so the body of the blade does not bind.
Compared to other cutoff machines, bandsaws offer higher cutting efficiency because the blades cut _________________.
With no wasted motion
Name the primary parts of a horizontal bandsaw.
Hinged Frame Hydraulic Cylinder (Feed Rate) Automatic off Switch Blade Pulleys Blade Tension Handle Blade Roller Guides Video
Primary function of coolants and cutting fluids?
Provide lubrication and cooling.
Water is the best and most economical coolant, but untreated water can _______?
cause metal parts to rust.
What determines size and capacity of a power hacksaw?
The largest square piece that can be cut
To prevent damage to the blade teeth, what must be done to the blade of a power hack saw on the return stroke?
Remove pressure
How is the speed of the power hacksaw expressed?
Strokes per minute.
SPM
Describe the characteristics of a numeral hacksaw blade.
Bimetal bldes have a high speed steel tooth edge, with a tough alloy steel back which resists breakage.
What are the limitations of a horizontal band saw as it relates to cutting curves or round corners?
Horizontal band saws cannot cut curves or around corners.
