Bahco Saw manual Tooth pitch for solid workpieces

Tooth pitch for solid workpieces

The diagram below will help you select the right pitch for cutting solids.

The ideal choice is at the widest point of each field.

Example 1: When cutting a Ø 6 inch (150 mm) bar, use 2 TPI, if an evenly pitched blade is your choice. Use a 2/3 TPI or a 1/2 TPI if you choose a variably pitched blade.

Example 2: If you are sawing in soft materials like plastics, aluminium or wood, choose a pitch two steps coarser than recommended.

When cutting 1/2-3/4 inch (13-20 mm) thick pieces of aluminium, use a 6 TPI or a 5/8 TPI blade.

General Information

Example 2

8/12

10/14

10

14

4/6

5/8

6/10

6

8

3/4

3

4

1/1.25

1/1.4

1.4/2

2/3

1.25

1.6

2

Example 1

0.7/1

mm	5	10	20	50	100	200	500	1000
inch	.2	.4	.8	2	4	8	20	>20

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