[NSRCA-discussion] Cutting CF and FG Panels???

[Gray E Fowler]

Larry

The proper bandsaw blade for composites does not have any teeth on it at 
all.  The blade consists of a coating of tungsten carbide bits like rough 
sandpaper grit adhered to the leading edge of the band. The blade cuts by 
abrasion and will break before it wears out. Any blade with teeth is bad 
for composites as it will dull and the teeth can grab and delaminate the 
sustrate or your bond to the honeycomb.




Gray Fowler
Senior Principal Chemical Engineer
Radomes and Specialty Apertures
Technical Staff Composites Engineering
Raytheon



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What is the best blade to use on a band saw? It has 2 speeds, what is the 
best speed (1,450 / 3,000 rpm)?

I need to cut down two 12 x 24 panels and would like a clean edge ( 1/8” 
CF/Nomex/CF panel, and a FG/Nomex/FG panel) .

Nope, don't use the band saw much….

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