For woodworkers, choosing the right tool for cutting is very
important. Either using a bandsaw or a circular saw can make a difference in
the outcome of the cut. The problem is, what should I use? Choosing between the
two choices will affect the quality and the productivity of the work process.
Band saws are probably advanced in many areas of cutting. It has
cutting capabilities, accurate feed units, programmable work stations,
horsepower options for gear motor speed and the ability to produce cuts in
different types of materials like metal and steel. Coldsaws on the other hand
offers high speed cutting and quality finishes. Also, manual units perform
simple and low volume cuts across materials with wide spectrum. It can also be
versatile and easy to carry from one place to another unlike bandsaws.
In terms of choosing the right bandsaw and circular coldsaw, high
volume and high production application is very important. But today, due to the
technical advancements of each product, there are a bit of choices based on
what task each tool will perform in terms of cutting.
Here are some of the factors you should consider when buying
either a bandsaw or a circular coldsaw
Material
and diameter
Before the cutting process or before you buy a bandsaw or coldsaw
remember to ask yourselves these following questions. What material will you
cut? What are the diameter of the materials to be cut? Will it be possible to
use this tool for the long run? Will you change your preferences in the future?
These questions will surely help you decide on what to purchase.
The diameter for circular
cold saws is from 5-6 inches and
beyond that diameter, it will fall into the bandsaw depending on factors.
Coldsaw on the other part can go in and out of the material quickly and most steel
grade are better to cut using coldsaw. The bandsaw runs slower and more cutting
edge than the coldsaw which means providing more time to cool the blade between
the exiting and entering through the material.
Cut
Types
If your application would require angle cutting, then it is better
to have a circular cold saw as your choices. Small diameter
materials and limited angle cutting process, the bandsaw might be an option for
you.
Quality
of Cuts
Circular coldsaws are
perfect for high-quality finishes with great edges and if your coldsaw equipped
with good blade, it can eliminate burrs on the cut edge. If we’re looking into
a bigger production picture, some bandsaw are equipped with servo-ball screw
that propels the feeding unit; replaces the hydraulic feed and tighter length
tolerance.
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