The beginner’s guide to metal cutting

The beginner’s guide to metal cutting Metal can be cut by a variety of different methods, ranging from the more traditional (such as by bandsaw), to the more innovative and technologically advanced, such as waterjet cutting. Here we will give you a brief... More

The beginner’s guide to metal cutting Metal can be cut by a variety of different methods, ranging from the more traditional (such as by bandsaw), to the more innovative and technologically advanced, such as waterjet cutting. Here we will give you a brief introduction to metal cutting and different methods, so you can decide which one is best for your particular application. Bandsaws with a hardened blade Perhaps the most traditional method for cutting metals is with the use of a bandsaw. This method of cutting is available in both horizontal and vertical directions, with most being built for the friction associated with cutting hard metals. The design usually incorporates some form of cooling system, where coolant is used to both wash away chips as well as to keep the blade cool and lubricated. Oxy-fuel cutting Oxy-fuel cutting is where fuel gases and oxygen are used to cut metals. A cutting torch is used to heat metal to kindling temperature, with a stream of oxygen that lets th Less