Why Would a Metal Band Saw Blade Break During Use? —- Understanding Causes and Prevention for Metalworking Professionals
Band saw blades break because of high tension, blade guides that are worn out, incorrect feed rates, or the wrong blade for the material cutting. In metalworking, there may be some other issues like the coolant not being set up properly, cutting hard metals, or having the machine set up wrong that can make blades break more often. Understanding these causes will help to prevent the blades from breaking and make them last longer.
