FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
Here you will find answers to the most common questions about our products, services, and offerings. Should your concern not be addressed, our support team is available to assist you personally at any time.
Questions about our Products
Saw Blade Construction
What Types of Saw Blade Qualities are Available?
WESPA offers tool steel, bimetal, carbide, and diamond-grit bands.
Why are there Different Types of Saw Blades?
Every material and every application has its own requirements. That is why there are specially adapted types.
What is a Carbide Saw Blade?
A band with ground carbide tooth tips that allows for higher cutting speeds.
What is a Bimetal Saw Blade?
A band made of two metals: flexible tempered steel as the backing and hardened HSS for the teeth.
Why are the Backing Strip and Tooth Tips Made of Different Materials?
The backing strip is flexible and robust, while the tooth tips are extremely hard. This combines stability with wear resistance.
What are the Advantages of a Variable Tooth Pitch?
It reduces vibrations during sawing and allows for more flexible applications across various workpiece dimensions.
What Does "TPI" Mean?
“TPI” stands for Teeth Per Inch. This refers to the number of teeth per 25.4 mm of blade length.
What is the Difference between Constant and Variable Tooth Pitch?
Constant: all tooth pitches are equal.
Variable: the pitches vary within an interval.
IPC Saw Blade Upgrade
What Does IPC Mean at WESPA?
IPC stands for Individual Performance Cutting – a concept developed by WESPA for the individual configuration of saw blades, tailored to the specific application and customer requirements.
What IPC Options are Available and What Do They Achieve?
IPC C (Coating-C): Coating for saw blades for increased tool life and cutting performance.
IPC S (S-Wave): Mechanical back edge modification for hard materials.
IPC X (X-Set): Special tooth set for reduced tooth breakage.
IPC H (Honing): Pre-rounding of the tooth tips to eliminate the need for saw blade run-in.
How is the Appropriate IPC Configuration Determined?
Through a technical analysis of customer requirements and operating conditions –
e.g., material, machine, cutting parameters – the optimal combination is selected.
What Advantages Does WESPA IPC Offer Compared to Standard Saw Blades?
Longer tool life, better surface quality, lower noise levels, shorter cutting times, and reduced tool costs.
Is IPC also Suitable for Older Band Sawing Machines?
Yes – IPC saw blades are particularly advantageous on machines that are not suitable for carbide.
How Does IPC Affect Productivity?
With its IPC program, WESPA enables higher feed rates, shorter cutting times, and more efficient utilization of machine capacity – without additional investments.
Which Materials Can be Processed Better with IPC?
From structural steel and stainless steel to nickel alloys and titanium – WESPA IPC options are configurable depending on the material.
How Quickly Can IPC Saw Blades be Delivered?
Thanks to optimized manufacturing processes and targeted configurations, IPC blades are available at short notice despite individualization.
What Economic Advantages Does IPC Offer?
Reduced machining costs, longer tool life, less machine downtime, and increased competitiveness.
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Product Features
Standard Tooth
neutral rake angle
Claw Tooth
positive rake angle
Reinforced Claw Tooth
positive rake angle
Special Tooth
positive rake angle
Reinforced Profile Tooth
positive rake angle
Carbide Tipped
positive rake angle
Carbide Tipped
neutral rake angle
Carbide Tipped
negative rake angle
Carbide Grit
multiple rake angles
V+N Geometry
ground
Multi-chip Geometry
ground
Set
extra wide
Set
wide
Applications
Solid Material
large
Solid Material
small
Tubes and Profiles
thick-walled
Tubes and Profiles
thin-walled
Steel Beams
Bundle Cutting
Solid Material
Bundle Cutting
Tubes and Profiles
Mineral Materials
Wire and Fiber-Reinforced Tires
Metal Cables and Wires
Composite Materials
Case Hardened
Product Benefits
Versatile
Precision
Surface Accuracy
Wear Resistance
Performance
Cost Reduction
Vibration and Noise Reduction
Material Classes
Material Class
1
- Non-ferrous Metals
- Aluminum
- Structural Steel
- Cast Iron
- Tempered Steel
- Case-hardening Steel
- Ball Bearings
- Tool Steel
- High-Speed Steel
Material Class
2
- Corrosion- and Acid-Resistant Steels
- Hardened Steels
- Heat-Resistant Steels
- Steel and Non-Ferrous Alloys
- Titanium - Titanium Alloys
