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Bandsaw Designer
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Band Saw Blade Design Software
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A specialized computer program assisting saw filers and saw manufacturers.
Improve band saw design and selection.
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| Values: |
Tables: |
WD
TP
PT
TK
SC
GA
RPM
DC
FR
TB
HP
RS
GFI
SCE
SG
PI
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Wheel Diameter (IN)
Tooth Pitch (IN)
Plate Thickness (IN)
Tip Kerf (IN)
Side Clearance (IN)
Gullet Area (SQ IN)
RPM's Wheel Speed
Depth of Cut (IN)
Feed Rate (FPM)
Tooth Bite (FPT)
Horse Power
Rim Speed (FPM)
Gullet Feed Index
Specific Cutting Energy (Table A)
Specific Gravity (Table B)
3.14159 (Constant)
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A - Specific Cutting Energy:
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Type
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Value
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Softwoods
Dry Fir
Hardwoods
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35
40
70
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B - Specific Gravity:
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Type
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Value
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Softwood
Cedar-Western Red
Douglas Fir-Coast
Pine-Ponderosa
Spruce-White
Hardwood
Birch-Yellow
Maple
Oak-White
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0.35
0.31
0.45
0.38
0.37
0.65
0.55
0.56
0.60
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| Formulas: |
TB = (FR x 12) / (RPM x NT)
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SC = (TK x PT) / 2
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GFI = (TB x DC) / GA
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RS = (WD / 12) x PI x RPM
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HP = (DC x TK x FR x SCE) / 144
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| Glossary: |
IN = Inches
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FPM = Feet Per Minute
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SQ IN = Square Inches
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FPT = Feed Per Tooth
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