The average blade speed for benchtop and stationary band saws sits between 2,500 to 3,000 FPM, while portable band saws range between 350 and 500 SFPM. Blade Width ...

Traditionally, steel-cutting band saws tended to be larger equipment items that were not particularly portable. However, in manufacturing, most of the steel that is used is smaller than 50 mm in ...

Band saws aren't as common because most floor-mounted band saws are bulky and expensive. Milwaukee's hand held, variable-speed 6230N Deep Cut portable band saw is changing that notion.