Circular Sawing

Circular sawing is a multipoint cutting process in which a circular tool is advanced against a stationary workpiece to sever parts or produce narrow slots.

Process Characteristics

Uses thin circular blades with teeth on periphery
Rotating blade is fed into a stationary workpiece
Produces a narrow cut and a good surface finish
Has good dimensional accuracy and repeatability
Burrs are usually produced, which must be subsequently removed

 

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Information provided is from Manufacturing Processes Reference Guide by Robert H. Todd, Dell K. Allen, and Leo Alting.--1st ed. Published by Industrial Press Inc., 1994.