Such a mechanism as Bandsaw is designed to cut various materials such as metal, plastic, wood. For this, a saw is installed in the machine, which looks like a closed tape. Band saws are equipped with a steel body, which is their standard base. But cutting elements are more diverse due to their structure. For example, band saws designed for cutting stone formations are equipped with diamond teeth. But saws for working with wood blanks are often made of carbon steel. It is worth paying attention to the fact that saws of different thicknesses, but having identical parameters of length and height, are considered interchangeable. The only nuance that should be taken into account is that the thick blade is much less susceptible to deformation, but thin - it has a high cutting speed.
Based on the design features and directly from how the saw frame is located, the band saw is of three types, namely: vertical, horizontal and inclined frame machines. Let's take a closer look at each of the three types below.
1. The vertical band saw became the fundamental basis for the next two types of tools. Its structure is quite simple and consists of elements such as:
o desktop;
o tension wheel, which is covered with a cover and located on top of the work table;
o drive wheel located under the table and not covered by a cover;
o saw blade.
The difference between machines of this type is that the band saw blade does not unfold, that is, the plane of the blade is perpendicular to the saw frame. Due to this, the speed of movement of the web increases. Such machines are usually widely used in woodworking.
2. The horizontal type of machine is used for cutting larger workpieces. This machine is capable of cutting non-ferrous metals and their alloys, stainless steel. Moreover, in addition to cross-cutting, horizontal machines can be used for bevel cuts, at an angle of no more than 45 °. Also, horizontal machines can be endowed with an additional option, namely, an additional system can be installed, which allows moving the blade guide in automatic mode.
3. Inclined saw frame machines are mainly used for sawing workpieces such as metal profiles, pipes. In machines of this type, it is possible to rotate the saw frame around a vertically located axis. This allows you not to
