Cutting metal with a circular saw requires careful consideration and the use of specialized blades. The choice of blade depends on the specific metal being cut, as steel and nonferrous metals require different blade configurations.
Can We Use Any Circular Saw Blade to Cut Metal?
No, it is not recommended to use a regular circular saw blade for cutting metal. Using the wrong blade can damage the saw, create unsafe conditions, and produce poor results. Always use the correct blade for the material you are cutting.
To cut metal, use a special blade designed for metal, such as:
- TCT (Tungsten Carbide Tipped) blades: For ferrous metals like steel and iron.
- HSS (High-Speed Steel) blades: For various types of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
- Diamond blades: For non-ferrous metals like aluminum, copper, and brass.
*Note: Always wear protective gear such as safety glasses, ear protection, and gloves when cutting metal.
Choosing the Right Saw Blade for Cutting Metal
Cutting metal with a circular saw requires specialized blades designed to handle the hardness and characteristics of the metal.
Key factors for choosing the right circular saw blade:
- Blade Type and Size.
- Cutting Conditions
- Cutting Application.
Read more about the key factors in the article “Choosing the Right Circular Saw for Metalworking”.
Wide Range Of KINKELDER Saw Blades
Discover KINKELDER's extensive selection of circular saw blades designed for cutting various types of steel and profiles with precision. KINKELDER's range includes TCT flying cut-off blades, TCT tube stationary blades, TCT solid stationary blades, as well as HSS and segmental saw blades for cutting steel.
KINKELDER categorized their saw blades with descriptive names and unique colors for easy identification and selection.
- KINS’ ORANGE - TCT FLYING CUT-OFF
- KINS’ RED - TCT SOLIDS STATIONARY
- KINS’ BLUE - TCT TUBES STATIONARY
- KINS’ GREEN - HSS
- KINS’ YELLOW - SEGMENTAL
KINKELDER Products
1. KINKELDER KINS’ Green Universal
The KINS' GREEN Universal is truly universal and the best solution for most user cases. This HSS saw blade allows for higher cutting speeds and a longer blade life than steam-treated saw blades. It is a cost-efficient solution for cutting structural and non-alloy tool steel thin-walled tubes.
Applications
Cutting (stainless and ferrous) steel tubes and profiles with a tensile strength of up to 600 N/mm².
Parameters
Cutting speeds when cutting specific materials: 60-120 m/min for ferrous steel, 30-50 m/min for austenitic stainless steel (300 series), 220-260 m/min for ferritic stainless steel without Ti (409 & 412), and 60-120 m/min for ferritic stainless steel with Ti (441). Tooth loads ranging from 0.03 to 0.09 mm/tooth.
2. KINKELDER KINS’ Green Performance
The KINS' GREEN Performance is designed for cutting low to medium tensile carbon tubes. Unlocking exceptional performance, it excels in applications with extremely high cutting speeds and tooth loads. A prolonged blade life and increased uptime are ensured due to a special, wear-resistant, multilayer PVD coating with a low friction coefficient, very high hardness, and very high-temperature resistance.
Applications
Cutting (stainless and ferrous) steel tubes and profiles with a tensile strength up to 750 N/mm².
Parameters
Cutting speeds of 120-200 m/min and a tooth load ranging from 0.04-0.18 mm/tooth.
3. KINKELDER KINS’ Green Stainless Performance
Along with a thinned cutting area, these HSS saw blades demonstrate exceptional performance in stainless steel applications. They guarantee fast and efficient cutting of thin-walled stainless products, minimizing vibration, reducing burrs, diminishing the risk of tube end deformation, and maintaining high-temperature resistance due to a thin PVD coating.
Applications
Cutting steel, austenitic stainless steel (300 series) and ferritic stainless steel (400 series).
Parameters
Cutting speeds 30-50 m/min for austenitic stainless steel (300 series), 220-260 m/min for ferritic stainless steel without Ti (409 & 412), and 60-120 m/min for ferritic stainless steel with Ti (411).
KINKELDER Distributor in Singapore
LFC PTE LTD is the authorized distributor of KINKELDER in Singapore. Our expert team can assist you in selecting the ideal saw blade to meet your specific application.
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