6/10 TPI Band Saw Blade for BS-250/260 Series

This 6/10 TPI band saw blade is a perfect match for our BS-250M & 260M Baileigh Industrial Band Saw Series. This is just one of hundreds of blades that we carry.  If you have a special application for this metal cutting band saw blade, 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 correct bandsaw blades for metal cutting. 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