Cold Sawing: A Versatile and Efficient Metal Cutting Process
Cold sawing is a metal cutting process that uses a circular saw blade to cut through material at a relatively low speed. This process produces minimal heat and friction, which helps to preserve the integrity of the metal being cut. Cold saws are versatile machines that can be used to cut a wide range of materials, including ferrous and non-ferrous metals, pipes and tubes, and solid metal parts.
How cold sawing works Cold saws use a circular saw blade with teeth that are designed to shear away material from the workpiece. The blade is mounted on a spindle that is driven by an electric motor. The workpiece is clamped in a vise or other fixture to hold it in place while it is being cut. As the blade rotates, it cuts through the workpiece, producing metal chips. A coolant is typically used to lubricate the blade and workpiece, and to flush away the chips. The coolant also helps to prevent the metal from overheating.