If you go to a metal working shop then you will note that their most key tool is a metal cutting band saw. These are brilliant for cutting large sheets of metal down to smaller more usable sizes and can even do an amount of precision work. Such band saws are friendly firmly to a surface or program and have a cutting blade that is round in size with incredibly sharp teeth.
While using any type of saw it is fundamental to use eye guard and also maintain the blade well lubricated. Nearly metal cutting band saws force you to feed the metal on to the blade, although other saws use gravity driven blades that cut from side to side metal that has been clamped down.
Metal Saw
Condition you are following a smaller tool then you could bear in mind buying a convenient metal cutting saw. These can be used to cut through thinner sheet metal. A cold metal cutting saw is lightweight and therefore hand held rather than fastened down. Since with a band saw the blade is round, but this smaller tool permits a much greater precision than would otherwise be had.
You will frequently discover that the blade is manufactured from Cermet - a composite metallic/ceramic material that is heat resistant and can retain its sturdiness for a longer instant as in comparison to the old fashioned tungsten carbide blades. With a controlling hand held cold metal cutting saw there should be no effort running with steel sheet metal that is up to six millimeters thick.
The truth that with a lightweight cold cutting saw the blade never gets also hot means that the freshness is reserved for longer and the anti-corrosive coating does not get broken. If you use a metal cutting saw perfectly you must not run off any burrs or symbols on the metal. Nearly all modern metal cutting saws ought to also come equipped with a durable collection tray or container which catches the steel dust or particles that are produced therefore stopping their spreading over a wide region.
A lightweight cold metal saw is used frequently by sheet metal roofers. It allows them to carry out their work with a greater effectiveness in regard to trimming and cutting of the sheet metal and grooved iron that is still usual for saleable and trade roofing. If the metal that is to be cut is tougher than can be carried out with an ordinary metal saw, then it may be needed to use electric cutters or a saw with a specially made extremely abrasive blade.
As with any tool it can take some time to get use to the process of a saw used for metal cutting. If you have never used one before then it makes sense to practice on several extra sheet metal that can be thrown away or ask for a example from someone with knowledge.
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Bare-Tool Makita BCS550Z 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 5-3/8-Inch Metal Cutting Saw (Tool Only, No Battery) Feature
- Makita-built motor produces 3,400 RPM for faster cutting in a wide range of metals including Unistrut all thread, channel, corrugated, conduit, pipe, sheet metal, square tubing, steel and more
- Compact, ergonomic design at 13-3/4-Inch long and weighs only 5.7-Pound. for reduced operator fatigue
- A built-in L.E.D. light conveniently illuminates the work area
- Makita LXT Lithium-Ion battery and Energy Star rated 30-Minute Rapid Optimum Charger produces 430-Percent total lifetime work with 2.5X more cycles
- 3-Year warranty on tool
Bare-Tool Makita BCS550Z 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 5-3/8-Inch Metal Cutting Saw (Tool Only, No Battery) Overview
Quickly cut through all-thread, rebar, metal conduit, steel studs, metal roofing, garage door track, unistrut®, and other materials more accurately with this powerful little saw. It has a high torque, 3,400 rpm motor to cut faster than a portable band saw. When you're up on the roof or on a high scaffolding, or there is no outlet nearby, cordless is the only way to go. Working with metal, cords can often snag on sharp corners, creating an electrical hazard. A cordless tool offers the best solution. This tool is great for automotive body work; electricians, steel/iron workers, roofers, metal fabricators or anyone who wants to cut metal fast will love it. It uses a 5-3/8-inch blade, and has a 2-inch cutting depth capacity. This quality tool has LED lights to light up the workpiece during the cut, which is essential when cutting dark steel or cutting in dimly lit areas.Bare-Tool Makita BCS550Z 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 5-3/8-Inch Metal Cutting Saw (Tool Only, No Battery) Specifications
Quickly cut through all-thread, rebar, metal conduit, steel studs, metal roofing, garage door track, unistrut®, and other materials more accurately with this powerful little saw. It has a high torque, 3,400 rpm motor to cut faster than a portable band saw. When you’re up on the roof or on a high scaffolding, or there is no outlet nearby, cordless is the only way to go. Working with metal, cords can often snag on sharp corners, creating an electrical hazard. A cordless tool offers the best solution. This tool is great for automotive body work; electricians, steel/iron workers, roofers, metal fabricators or anyone who wants to cut metal fast will love it. It uses a 5-3/8-inch blade, and has a 2-inch cutting depth capacity. This quality tool has LED lights to light up the workpiece during the cut, which is essential when cutting dark steel or cutting in dimly lit areas. This metal cutting saw comes with a spark shield to contain the rash of burning mess that comes with cutting steel. Wear hearing protection when cutting steel. This is a tool-only option, meaning it does not come with batteries, charger or a case. It is a great addition to a pre-existing LXT tool or tool kit that uses Makita’s LXT 18 volt lithium-ion batteries and charger. Lithium-ion means more power with less weight and 18 volt lithium-ion is best power-to-weight ratio of any cordless tool. -- Gabriel Shantara Ford
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