Powermatic PM1500 operating instructions Blade Selection Guide, For Radius Cutting

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13.0Blade Selection Guide

Identify the material and thickness of your workpiece. The chart will show recommended PITCH, blade TYPE, and FEED RATE.

Key: H – Hook

L – Low

S – Skip

M – Medium

R – Regular

H – High

Example: 10/H/M means 10 teeth per inch / Hook Type Blade / Medium Feed

Tables 3 and 4

For Radius Cutting

Study the part drawing or prototype, or actually measure the smallest cutting radius required, and locate this radius (in inches) on the chart at the right. Follow the curve to where the approximate blade width is specified. If a radius falls between two of the curves, select the widest blade that will saw this radius.

This procedure should be used for making initial blade selections. These recommendations can, of course, be adjusted to meet specific requirements of a cutting job. Compromises may be necessary if you cannot find all needed specifications in a single blade.

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