Saw cutting

Description of the technology

Saw cutting is a machining process using a multi-blade tool with a defined blade geometry in the form of a saw or blade. The feed motion in saw cutting is a depth setting motion against the surface of the workpiece and can be performed mechanically by a sawing machine or manually by the operator. The primary motion is a reciprocating motion performed mechanically by a sawing machine or manually by the operator.

Alternative technologies

  • thermal oxygen cutting
  • waterjet cutting
  • plasma arc machining
  • laser beam machining
  • arc cutting
  • electrical discharge machining

Visualisation of action

Workpiece material types

  • mainly low- to medium-hardness metals

Examples of products

  • profiles
  • sections
  • shafts
  • steel pipes

Implementation of the technology

Required resources

  • saw
  • blade
  • sawing machine

Required competences

  • training in the sawing process

Environmental aspects

Water consumption

Energy consumption

Waste generated

Expert evaluation

Competitiveness

Usability

Environmental impact

Development centers

Legal conditions

Companies using the technology