Grizzly G0668 owner manual Blade Pitch TPI, To select the correct blade pitch

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Blade Pitch (TPI)

The chart below is a basic starting point for choosing teeth per inch (TPI) for variable tooth pitch blades and standard raker set bi-metal blades/HSS blades. However, for exact specifica- tions of bandsaw blades that are correct for your operation, contact the blade manufacturer.

To select the correct blade pitch:

1.Measure the material thickness. This mea- surement is the length of cut taken from where the tooth enters the workpiece, sweeps through, and exits the workpiece.

2.Refer to the "Material Width/Diameter" row of the blade selection chart in Figure 15, and read across to find the workpiece thickness you need to cut.

3.Refer to the "Material Shapes" row and find the shape of the material to be cut.

4.In the applicable row, read across to the right and find the box where the row and column intersect. Listed in the box is the minimum TPI recommended for the variable tooth pitch blades.

5.The "Cutting Speed Rate Recommendation" section of the chart offers guidelines for vari- ous metals, given in feet per minute (FPM). Choose the speed closest to the number shown in the chart.

Material Width/Diameter

Teeth Per Inch (TPI) for Variable Pitch Blades

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Figure 15. General guidelines for blade selection and speed chart.

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Contents Model G0668 Vertical METAL-CUTTING Bandsaw Page Table of Contents Contact Info IntroductionForeword Machine Data Sheet G0668 20 Vertical Metal-Cutting Bandsaw Identification Control Panel Identification Safety Instructions for Machinery G0668 20 Vertical Metal-Cutting Bandsaw Safety Instructions for Metal Cutting Bandsaws Circuit Requirements 220V 3-Phase OperationUnpacking SetupSetup Safety Items Needed for SetupSite Considerations Clean UpPlacement Location G2544-Solvent Cleaner & DegreaserBolting to Concrete Floors Mounting to Shop FloorMoving & Placing To test run the bandsaw Test RunFactory adjustments that should be verified Recommended AdjustmentsOperations Operation Safety Cutting OverviewWorkpiece Inspection Cutting TipsElectrical controls Basic ControlsBlade Width Blade SelectionBlade Terminology Blade LengthTooth Type Tooth SetTo select the correct blade pitch Blade Pitch TPIBlade Break-In Blade BreakageBlade Care Break-In Blade CareChip Inspection Chart Blade Changes Disconnect Bandsaw from PowerTo properly position the guide post Blade TensioningGuide Post To correctly tension the bladeUpper blade guides and bracket Adjusting Blade Guides & SupportsTo adjust the table tilt Adjusting Table TiltBlade Welding Using the grinder to square up Blade endBlade clamping pressure chart Blade Width Pressure SettingCorrect blade weld bend for strength Flexibility T20448T20452 T20501 T20456 H0736 AccessoriesDaily MaintenanceCleaning ScheduleTo redress the rubber tires Redressing Rubber TiresLubrication Motor & Electrical ServiceTroubleshooting Pages 36 Cutting OperationsTo check/tension/replace the V-belts Lower Wheel Pulley AlignmentTensioning V-Belts Tools Needed QtyTo replace the motor V-belts Adjusting Wheel BrushTo adjust the wheel brush Replacing V-BeltsTo check if your wheels are parallel and copla- nar Wheel AlignmentMaterials Needed Qty To adjust the lower wheel To adjust the upper wheelAligning Table to Blade To adjust the table square to the bladeBlade Guides See on Electrical & Control Wiring DiagramDigital Inverter Wiring DiagramElectrical Components Control panel wiring see wiringSee Motor Wiring DiagramWelding station wiring To Electrical Panel Welding Station Wiring DiagramCabinet PartsTable & Lower Guide Motor & Lower Wheel Station Welding Station Parts List PSB02M Upper Wheel Labels Page Page Warranty and Returns