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.
Saw cutting
Type of technology
Development phase
Level of innovation
Scale of production
batch, unit
Technology readiness level TRL
Description of the technology
Purpose of use
cutting (disruption of cohesion) of metals
Industry usage
all industries
Alternative technologies
- thermal oxygen cutting
- waterjet cutting
- plasma arc machining
- laser beam machining
- arc cutting
- electrical discharge machining
Visualisation of action
Advantages
- wide range of applications
- low investment costs
Disadvantages
- machining mainly low- to medium-hardness metals
- relatively outdated technology
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
Development centers
Legal conditions
- none