HACKSAW BLADE HSS BI-METAL 18T X 300MM FOR ALL METAL CUTT
- Brand: MPS
- Product Code: MPS6620-18
- Availability: In Stock
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R43.00
- Ex Tax: R37.39
HSS Bimetal hacksaw blade - 18 TPI
Bimetal hacksaw blades can be used for all types of metals and is break-resistant and are characterized by their flexibility. The body is made of spring steel and the teeth are made of High-speed Steel (HSS).
Cutting applications:
- Stainless steel/Inox
- Steel
- Non-ferrous metals
How to use a hacksaw:
- Clamp the workpiece in a vice.
- Select the correct TPI blade for the material thickness.
- Align the blade in the hacksaw with the teeth facing forward.
- The cutting action is normally in the push direction at 60 strokes per minute, using the entire length of the blade.
- Close to the end of the cut, decrease the rate of cut.
Generally speaking... The blade doesn't cut faster by leaning heavily on the hacksaw or cutting at a faster rate.
Selecting the correct blade:
| TPI (Teeth Per Inch) | Material thickness | Blade type | Order number |
| 18 | 3.2 -12.7 mm | Bimetal | MPS6620-18 |
| 24 | 2.4 - 7.9 mm | Bimetal | MPS6620-24 |
| 32 | 3.2mm or less | Bimetal | MPS6620-32 |