GoldCut Bandsaw Blade Selection & Troubleshooting Guide

For those working with bandsaws, selecting the right blade and staying on top of maintenance is crucial for smooth operation and high-quality results. Our GoldCut Bandsaw Blade Selection & Troubleshooting Guide provides valuable insights to help you choose the best blade, maintain performance, and resolve common issues that may arise.

Whats Inside:

The GoldCut™ Bandsaw Blade Range

GoldCut offers a wide selection of blades designed for various materials and applications. All blades are manufactured on-site in Hereford, ensuring quality control and rapid dispatch. Key benefits include:

• Versatile Application: The GoldCut range is designed to handle materials from low-carbon steels to high-grade alloys, accommodating everything from round and square tubing to solid metals and intricate profiles.
• Quick Delivery and Trade Account Options: Orders placed by 3 PM qualify for next-day delivery, and orders over £150 benefit from free delivery. Additionally, 30-day trade accounts are available, making it easy to manage consumables costs​.

Tooth Pitch Selector Guide

Included in the guide is a Tooth Pitch Selector Chart tailored specifically for mild steel, with advice available for other materials on request. Selecting the correct pitch is key to ensuring smooth cuts and efficient operation. The chart is arranged by material thickness and type, suggesting optimal tooth pitch choices for both solid and tubular materials. Correct pitch selection reduces the likelihood of uneven cuts, excessive blade wear, and slower cut speeds.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

The guide addresses common issues that bandsaw users face and offers solutions, such as:

• Premature Blade Breakage: Potential causes include incorrect tension, misaligned guides, or an overly coarse tooth pitch. Solutions involve adjusting blade tension, fine-tuning feed rates, and ensuring sufficient coolant flow.
• Dulling of Teeth: Teeth may dull quickly due to hard spots in the material, improper cutting speed, or incorrect feed rate. Adjustments to speed, feed rate, and coolant concentration can help resolve these issues and extend blade life.

Coolants and Lubricants

GoldCut provides a range of coolants and lubricants to suit different metals and cutting requirements:

• SuperCut Blue HD: Recommended for tougher ferrous metals and high-carbon steel operations.
• Spraymist Coolant: This low viscosity oil is perfect for Spraymist Coolant systems where minimal contamination of the material is required.

Boosting Efficiency with Bandsaw Add-Ons

Selmach offers additional equipment, such as roller tracks and measuring systems, to enhance workshop efficiency. These accessories streamline material handling and improve cutting accuracy, making them invaluable for busy production environments.

In Summary

Our GoldCut Bandsaw Blade Selection & Troubleshooting Guide is an invaluable resource, covering every aspect of blade selection, maintenance, and troubleshooting. With the right knowledge and tools, you can achieve high-quality cuts, minimise downtime, and maintain a safe, productive workshop. For more information, contact our Consumables team.