All That You Need To Know About Saw Blades And Router Cutter
TCT saw blades are used with different conjugations of saws and cutters. There are many types of saw blades and router cutters. In this article, you will learn about the most widely used saw blades and router cutter features and uses.
Saw Blades
Saw blades are made from various kinds of materials. Out of these, the most inexpensive and suitable for cutting wood is steel.
Types and features
·
Band saw blade: used to cut irregular shapes in metals and wood.
- Scroll
saw blade: used to cut curved lines in wood and plastics.
- Circular
saw blade: used to cut wood which is also known as a cold saw.
- Diamond
saw blade: used to cut nonferrous metals, glass, stone, ceramics, and
building materials.
- Reciprocating
saw blade: moves back and forth and is used in building materials.
- Jigsaw
saw blade: used to cut curved, irregular, and ornamental lines.
- Concrete
saw blade: used to cut concrete, cement, and similar materials.
- Tile saw blade cut ceramic tiles, granite, and stone.
Router Cutter
Types and features
- Straight
cutters: the prime use of this cutter is for grooves, slots, recesses, and
Davos.
- Single
flute straight cutters: used when the time taken should be minimized and
prioritized instead of the cutting standard.
- Two
straight flute cutters: used most widely, especially for edge trimming,
grooving, and rebating.
- Down-cut
shear flute cutters: cuts in a way that leaves the top edge free of
breakout.
- A
spiral cutter is best for mortising and pocket-cutting operations on
timber.
- Stagger
tooth cutters: used for deep pocket cutting of locks and doors.
- Round-over and oval cutters: These are very commonly used as they serve the purpose of two cutters. Hence they become time and money efficient.
Conclusion
There are many other types of saw blades and router cutters
as well. The article gives you the types and features of the most widely used
saw blades and router cutters.
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