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Bandsaw blade 1

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waldospe

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I'm using a metal-cutting bandsaw to cut thin slices of 4.5" round 6061 aluminum stock. What is the best blade choice for a smooth face and this thick of stock?
 
Use as coarse of a tooth as you can find, lots of coolant, and a very consistant feed. About 200-250 fpm blade speed should do nicely for a high-speed blade. A finer tooth will only gum up the kerf and leave lots of saw marks, you want those chips OUT of the cut asap.
 
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