8/12 TPI Band Saw Blade for BS-128M

This 8/12 TPI band saw blade is a perfect match for our BS-128M. This is just one of hundreds of blades that we carry. If you have a special application, Call us at 1-920-684-4990 and talk to a Baileigh expert.
When you purchase a Baileigh Industrial Band Saw, there are a lot of things to consider. The most important element of a great cut is the blade. When cutting materials other then mild steel other variables come into play. Below is a brief guide to help you pick out the corect blade.

Picking the right blade:
Cutting mild steel or annealed material you would want no less than 3 teeth touching the material or no more than 24. The ideal amount of teeth touching the material at one time would be 6-12. When picking the correct tooth count you also want to consider the wall thickness too aggressive of a tooth count will case the teeth to get catch in the side walls and you will break your teeth. Too fine of a tooth count will only cause a problem when you are cutting through the top or bottom of your material. This can cause premature blade wear or motor failure.
Conditions that will influence pitch selection:

*Soft materials require less teeth and more gullet capacity.
*Hard materials require more teeth to share in the work and less gullet.
*Machine capabilities. Constant feed machines can use a coarser pitch. Gravity feed machines will require a finer pitch.

Please remember that there are Proper Techniques for All Types of Shapes.Please consult a Baileigh Industrial Technician for help in choosing the correct blade for you application.

DIAGNOSING CUTTING ISSUES WITH BAND SAW BLADES
Premature and Excessive Tooth Wear

*Feed pressure too light, increase it Lower band velocity
*Improper tooth selection, use a finer pitch
*Improper break-in with new band. Velocity and feeding should be reduced the first few cuts
*Teeth are running the wrong direction. Be sure teeth are pointing in proper direction
*Incorrect saw guide insert size for the band, allowing them to strike teeth 

Band Stalls in Work
*Feed pressure too great - decrease feed 
*Teeth too coarse, use finer tooth blade 

Blade Making Belly-Shaped Cuts
*Increase tension 
*Adjust guides closer to work piece 
*Teeth too fine - use a coarse pitch 
*Decrease feed force 
*Teeth dull