Blade Selection Guide - Powermatic PM1800B Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

15.0 Blade Selection Guide

Identify the material and thickness of your workpiece. The chart will show the recommended PITCH, blade TYPE,
and FEED RATE.
Key: H – Hook
S – Skip
R – Regular
Example: 10/H/M means 10 teeth per inch / Hook Type Blade / Medium Feed
For Radius Cutting
Study the part drawing or prototype, or actually
measure the smallest cutting radius required, and
locate this radius (in inches) on the chart at the right.
Follow the curve to where the approximate blade
width is specified. If a radius falls between two of the
curves, select the widest blade that will saw this
radius.
This procedure should be used for making initial
blade selections. These recommendations can, of
course, be adjusted to meet specific requirements
of a cutting job. Compromises may be necessary if
you cannot find all needed specifications in a single
blade.
L – Low
M – Medium
H – High
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