Blades Lose Teeth - AF50 | Tormach Knowledge Base

Problem

Blades lose teeth when cutting materials.

The feed rate may be too high, you may need to make adjustments to the workpiece, or you may be using the wrong blade.

You May Need To…	Probability	How-To Steps	Need More?
Clean the bandsaw.	High	Examine the bandsaw for chip build-up between the blade and it’s wheels. If necessary, clean it of chips.	For information, see “ Machine Maintenance”.
Adjust the feed rate.	High	Verify that the feed rate isn’t too high: lower the feed rate, and then do a test cut. Examine the behavior of the machine as it cuts.	For information, see “ Change the Feed Rate”.
Examine the workpiece setup.	High	Manual Operation Verify that the workpiece isn’t too loose: use the handwheel to tighten the clamp on the front vise. If necessary, use a jig to hold the workpiece. Automatic Operation Examine the vise clamps: verify that there is 1/8 in. or less of a gap between the clamps and the material. Then, verify that the vise jaw clamping pressure isn’t set too low for the material.	For information, see “ Use Automatic Mode” or “ Use Manual Mode”.
Examine the bade for excessive chip build-up.	High	If the blade has excessive chip build-up in the gullets, use a coarser-tooth blade.	For information, see “ Choose a Blade”.
Adjust the clamping pressure.	Medium	During automatic operation, verify that the clamp pressure regulator isn’t set too low: increase the pressure, and then do a test cut. Examine the behavior of the machine as it cuts.	For information, see “ Change the Clamping Pressure”.