Cutting Speed

Material Type band saw Cutting speed mtr/min
wood / plastic Carbon bandsaw / Hardpoint / Chrome steel / Ripper 900 – 1800
foam / foam rubber Carbon bandsaw / Bandknife Edge / Bandknife 14TPI 900 - 1800
food Bandknife Edge / Wavy / Scallop / Freshcut 900 - 1800
aluminium Carbon bandsaw / Bimetal M42 - M51 100 – 700
copper Carbon bandsaw / Bimetal M42 - M51 80 – 300
carbon steel Bimetal M42 - M51 60 – 90
stainless steel Bimetal M42 - M51 30 – 50
steel Bimetal M42 - M51 60 – 80