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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.<br>
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Gray Fowler<br>
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Radomes and Specialty Apertures<br>
Technical Staff Composites Engineering<br>
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<br><font size=2 face="Arial">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)?<br>
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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) .<br>
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Nope, don't use the band saw much….<br>
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