Metal Saw Blade vs. Wood Saw Blade
Saw blade is an essential tool in cutting different materials, it has many types to choose from based on the specific use. Generally, the saw blade can be divided into metal saw blade and wood saw blade, they are designed for different uses. In this blog, we will take a look at these two saw blades. We hope this will help you to make the correct choice when you buy the saw blade for your cutting material.
The Difference Between Metal Saw Blade and Wood Saw Blade
As we know, the metal saw blade is used to cut metal, and the wood saw blade is used to cut wood, their outer appearance looks very similar. So, what is the difference?
Saw Blade Material
- Metal Saw Blade: This blade is usually made from solid carbide and tungsten carbide steel.
- Wood Saw Blade: This blade is usually made from high speed steel and solid carbide.
Blade Teeth Shape
- Metal Saw Blade: This saw blade’s tooth shape is always the Triple Chip Grind, TCG, or Flat Top Grind, FTG.
- Wood Saw Blade: This saw blade’s tooth shape is always the Alternate Top Bevel, ATB.
Blade Teeth Angle
- Metal Saw Blade: This blade angle is generally 5°. This design reduces the force of tool rebound during cutting, resulting in a lower probability of tooth chipping.
- Wood Saw Blade: This blade angle is generally 12°. The design makes this cutting finish smoother, and the cutting is sharper.
Maximum RPM and Material Compatibility
- Metal Saw Blade: The Max. RPM of metal saw blade typically ranges from 1500 to 3500 RPM, which depends on the material being cut and the blade type.
- Wood Saw Blade: The Max. RPM of wood saw blade is typically ranging from 3500 to 7000 RPM, which depends on blade diameter and type.
Saw Blade Teeth Number
- Metal Saw Blade: The number of metal saw blade teeth is more than wood saw blade, it is normally around 200 to 300 teeth.
- Wood Saw Blade: The number of wood saw blade teeth typically ranges from 60 to 120 teeth.
Tooth Pitch
- Metal Saw Blade: This blade has small pitch and finer teeth.
- Wood Saw Blade: This blade has larger and more aggressive teeth.
FAQs about Metal & Wood Saw Blade
Q: Can we use metal saw blade to cut wood?
A: No, can not. Because the number of teeth on the metal saw blade is more than that of the wood saw blade, if we use metal cutting blade to cut wood, it is easy to experience material jamming, blade burning, and board burning, which increases resistance and shortens the saw blade’s lifespan.
Q: Are metal saw blades suitable for all metal materials?
A: No, the saw blade used to cut hard metal or soft metal is different, you need to choose the saw blade type depending on the cutting material. Don’t know how to choose metal saw blade? Ask our engineer!
Q: What should I do if the cutting performance is not good?
A: You will need a saw blade sharpening machine to sharpen the blade teeth.
TubeBenderN produces both metal saw blades and saw blade sharpening machines, and cold saws for metal cutting. If you are looking for metal cutting solutions for your factory, contact us to get the high quality cutting machine at an affordable price!
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Denis Lau
Denis Lau has 20 years of work experience in the metal processing industry. His major in university was mechanical engineering, and after graduation, he started from the bottom of the workshop, gaining extensive hands-on professional experience and the ability to tackle challenges from various industries.
