2011/12 PRECISION BAND SAW BLADES

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1 / PRECISION BAND SAW BLADES

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3 CONTENT / WIKUS Global Services ParaMaster.0 - Online cutting data programme ARION - High Speed Cutting Selecting the right band saw blade Tooth shapes, types of tooth set, tooth pitch Product range CARBON STEEL BAND SAW BLADES EXTRA DIAMANT JET BIMETAL BAND SAW BLADES Qualities, special designs MARATHON M VECTOR M PROFLEX M MARATHON M RS MARATHON X000 VECTOR X000 GIGANT X000 NEW! SELEKTA GS X000 VARIO M GIGANT M ECOFLEX M / NE CARBIDE TIPPED BAND SAW BLADES 0 FUTURA FUTURA PREMIUM FUTURA VA DUROSET / NE NEW! PROFIDUR NEW! ARION FUTURA PLUS FUTURA PLUS SU TCTYRE FUTURA PREMIUM VA FUTURA SN FUTURA PREMIUM AL ECODUR TCT DIAMOND COATED BAND SAW BLADES DIAGRIT K DIAGRIT S DIAGRIT U Band saw blade dimensions and machine types Breaking-in your band saw blades Made in Spangenberg W I K U S B A N D S AW B L A D E S 0 /

4 WIKUS GLOBAL SERVICES MAIN FOCUS: YOUR REQUIREMENTS WIKUS band saw blades represent highest precision and productivity. Users from all around the world trust in our intelligent tool solutions. All around the world WIKUS customers profi t from our personal, comprehensive advisory service and our competent technical support. On site we support you individually as regards choice and application of WIKUS band saw blades. Our target is that you achieve the best possible results with our high-tech products. Our services:» Agencies in more than 0 countries» Excellent industry sector know-how» Sampling» Cutting trials and analyses on site and in the WIKUS cutting centre in Spangenberg» Training in the WIKUS training centre in Spangenberg» Commercial and technical support Rely on the partnership with WIKUS. Together with our support you increase your precision at the cutting point. W I K U S B A N D S AW B L A D E S 0 /

5 WIKUS ONLINE ONLINE CUTTING DATA PROGRAMME REDUCE YOUR CUTTING COSTS We can look back on 0 years of experience regarding development and production of high-performance tools. Our delivery programme offers the right product for each application. Customers all around the world and in diverse market segments trust in our innovative saw blade solutions. A practical software bundles our product variety and our extensive application know-how: ParaMaster.0, the online cutting data programme from WIKUS, assists you efficiently in the optimisation of your cutting processes. Not only the results, but also the easy handling and the cost savings will inspire you as well. Advantages ParaMaster.0:» Daily updated data base: more than 0,000 materials, more than,000 machines, many additional information» Easy handling: all information at a glance, selfexplanatory screen presentation» Application cases: solid material (round and square), tubes (round and square), beams, single and layer cut» Analyses of cutting costs W I K U S B A N D S AW B L A D E S 0 /

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7 High Speed Cutting ARION - HIGH SPEED CUTTING THE SPEED REVOLUTION The new high-performance blade ARION offers extraordinary performance data which are unique on the market. Due to optimal synergy effects ARION offers a maximum of efficiency, speed and quality. This is ensured by the design and the special backing material quality of the carbide blade. With ARION you can verifiably achieve higher efficiency. In practice, the tool achieves cutting performances which are up to times higher compared to conventionally coated carbide blades. Advantages of ARION:» Maximum speed and cutting performance - High Speed Cutting» High time savings» Increase of machine productivity» Highly productive manufacturing» Highest cutting quality» High material savings due to reduced kerf» Unrivalled cutting performances for highest demands All of the dimensions and tooth pitches that are currently available can be found on page 0. W I K U S B A N D S AW B L A D E S 0 /

8 SELECTING THE RIGHT BAND SAW BLADE. Blade length The dimensions depend on the band saw machine.. Blade width For horizontal machines the blade width is specified by the manufacturer. Vertical band saw machines permit higher variations in the blade width. The wider the band saw blade is, the more stability has it. In case of contour cuts the smallest radius to be cut is the limiting factor for the blade width.. Cutting edge material WIKUS offers four main groups of cutting edge materials : - Carbon steel - Bimetal - Carbide - Diamond The machinability of the material to be cut determines the cutting edge material.. Tooth pitch The decisive size for the tooth pitch is the cutting length of the band saw blade in the material. The table on the right shows the upper and lower limits each. Variable tooth pitch Contact length ( mm ) tpi from to Tooth shape The different tooth shapes have been optimally combined with our cutting edge materials and band saw dimensions by our technologists. W I K U S B A N D S AW B L A D E S 0 /

9 s Cutting of tubes Outer diameter of the tube (mm) / Tooth pitch Tz in tpi mm s = Wall thickness If you need to cut two or more tubes that are lying side by side, please use this table considering double wall thickness (s). W I K U S B A N D S AW B L A D E S 0 /

10 TOOTH SHAPES Skip tooth (L) Standard tooth (S) Rake angle: 0, for: Rake angle: 0, for :» flexible materials (aluminum and wood) only available in carbon steel» short-chipping materials» steels with high carbon content» tool steel and cast iron» materials with small cross-sections» thin-walled profi les Profile tooth (P) positive Hook tooth (K) positive Rake angle: positive, for : Rake angle: positive, for :» hollow and angle profi les» steel beams» bundle and layer cuts» applications that are susceptible to vibrations» universal use» non-ferrous metals and steels» profi les and solid materials Tooth shape (HV) positive Tooth shape (VA) extremely positive Rake angle: positive and defi ned tooth difference, for:» high cutting performance» solid material» short-chipping materials» tempered steels Rake angle: extremely positive and defi ned tooth difference, for:» high cutting performance» solid material» long-chipping materials» rust and acid-resistant steels» superalloys Trapezoid tooth (T) Cutting edge geometry trapezoid Tooth shape TSN (Trapezoid tooth) negative Rake angle: positive, for: R ake angle: negative, especially for :» high cutting performance» best surface finish» surface-hardened shafts» hardened steels up to HRC, hard manganese steels, hard-chrome plated workpieces» diameters up to 00 mm 0 W I K U S B A N D S AW B L A D E S 0 /

11 TYPES OF TOOTH SET The free-cutting of the band saw blade is achieved by means of the tooth set, where the teeth protrude alternately left and right beyond the blade body. Standard set (SD) Staggered set (SFN) Toothing interval The standard set is an all-purpose set for steels, castings and hard non-ferrous metals with cutting thicknesses of more than mm. At constant tooth pitch, the set sequence is left/right/straight. At variable tooth pitch one tooth in each toothing interval is unset. The remaining teeth in the interval are recurrently set left/right. The various set widths enable an optimal division of the cutting channel which leads to an improvement of performance and blade life. Group set (GS) Wavy set (WS) For band saw blades in the tooth pitch range from - tpi improved surface quality is obtained with group set. We recommend wavy set for material dimensions of up to mm like sheets, thin-walled tubes and profi les. TOOTH PITCH (Tz) Tooth pitch is defi ned as the number of teeth per inch (tpi). inch equates to. mm. Variable Min. Max. Toothing interval Variable tooth pitches can be characterized by two measures, e.g. - tpi. Here, tpi stands for the maximum tooth distance and tpi stands for the minimum tooth distance in the toothing interval. W I K U S B A N D S AW B L A D E S 0 /

12 PRODUCT RANGE CARBON STEEL BAND SAW BLADES Sales units: Band widths: Constant tooth pitches: Tooth shapes: Types of tooth set: - coils in fixed lengths and production coils up to m, depending on the blade width - welded-to-length band saw blades to mm to teeth per inch (tpi) L, S, K SD, WS, GS BIMETAL BAND SAW BLADES Sales units: - coils in fixed lengths and production coils up to m, depending on the blade width - welded-to-length band saw blades Band widths: to 0 mm Variable tooth pitches: to - tpi Tooth shapes: S, P, K, HV, VA Types of tooth set: SD, GS Qualities: HSS-M: - HRC, approx. 0 -,000 HV X000: approx. 0 HRC, approx.,000 HV Special designs: PW, PE CARBIDE TIPPED BAND SAW BLADES Sales units: Band widths: Constant tooth pitches: Variable tooth pitches: Tooth shapes: Special designs: - coils of max. 0 m - welded-to-length band saw blades to mm. to teeth per inch (tpi) to - tpi S, K, T, TSN PW DIAMOND COATED BAND SAW BLADES Sales units: Band widths: Diamond coating: Grit sizes: - welded-to-length band saw blades to 0 mm constant (K), segmented (S), intermittent (U) with to 0 mm pitch D, D, D, D, D, D, D0 W I K U S B A N D S AW B L A D E S 0 /

13 B T S L BASIC TOP LINE SPECIAL LIGHT EXTRA JET DIAMANT MARATHON M VECTOR M MARATHON M RS ECOFLEX M VARIO M GIGANT M PROFLEX M MARATHON X000 VECTOR X000 GIGANT X000 SELEKTA GS X000* FUTURA FUTURA PREMIUM FUTURA SN DUROSET FUTURA VA FUTURA PREMIUM VA FUTURA PLUS SU ECODUR FUTURA PLUS FUTURA PREMIUM AL PROFIDUR* ARION* TCT TCTYRE * NEW DIAGRIT K DIAGRIT S DIAGRIT U W I K U S B A N D S AW B L A D E S 0 /

14 DIAMANT CARBON STEEL BAND SAW BLADES The WIKUS carbon steel programme is particularly suitable for ordinary workshop operations as well as for cutting composites. Hardened tooth tips and an extremely fl exible blade body ensure high reliability. EXTRA» For basic sawing applications» For unalloyed steels with low strength Article group 00 EXTRA (approx. - HRC) SD mm Inch x 0. / x 0.0 L x 0. / x 0.0 L S-L S x 0. / x 0.0 L S-L S x 0.0 / x 0.0 L S S x 0.0 / x 0.0 L S-L S L = Skip tooth, S = Standard tooth W I K U S B A N D S AW B L A D E S 0 /

15 W I K U S C A R B O N S T E E L B A N D S A W B L A D E S DIAMANT Article group DIAMANT (approx. - HRC)» For ordinary workshop operations» For low alloy steels with medium strength SD WS GS mm Inch x 0.0 / x 0.0 S S x 0. / x 0.0 S S S S x 0.0 / x 0.0 K x 0. / x 0.0 L S-K S S S S S K x 0. / x 0.0 K S-K S S S S S K x 0. / x 0.0 K K S-K S S S S S x 0. / x 0.0 K S-K S-K S S S S S x 0.0 / x 0.0 S S x 0. / x 0.0 K S-K-L S-K S S S S x 0.0 / x 0.0 K K K S S S x 0.0 / x 0.0 K K K S S S x 0.0 x 0.0 K K S-K S S L = Skip tooth, S = Standard tooth, K = Hook tooth JET Article group JET ( approx. - HRC) Friction band saw blade» For friction cutting operations on special machines» For steels with a thickness of up to 0 mm» For composites SD RL GS mm Inch x 0. / x 0.0 S x 0.0 / x 0.0 S S x 0.0 / x 0.0 S S x 0.0 x 0.0 S S S S S L = Skip tooth, S = Standard tooth, K = Hook tooth W I K U S B A N D S AW B L A D E S 0 /

16 MARATHON M GIGANT M BIMETAL BAND SAW BLADES BIMETAL QUALITIES M Wear resistance is the most important characteristic of the cutting material M. The carbide sizes and their distribution are decisive. The extremely hard special carbides lie embedded inside a temperature-resistant martensitic matrix within a tempering structure. Thanks to our sophisticated heat treatment technique, we were able to achieve an outstanding structural condition. X000 is the new cutting material generation which was exclusively developed for WIKUS. It was specially created for cutting of materials which are diffi cult to cut, highly annealed, rust and acid-proof as well as for nickel-base alloys. The characteristics of X000 are high hardness and high tenacity. This is achieved by an innovative heat treatment which has been developed by WIKUS and guarantees a high stability of the cutting edges. HSS fl at wire Electron or laser beam welding procedure Backing material made of alloyed heat-treatable steel Bimetal band saw blade SPECIAL DESIGNS Design PW - Outstanding cutting performance and blade life - For rust and acid-resistant steels, as well as exotic alloys - Shorter cutting times and a longer blade life on material cross-sections Available for the article groups:,,, Design PE - The highest quality surface thanks to ground tooth sides on both sides - Adjustment of the cutting widths upon request Only available with endlessly welded band saw blades. Available for the article groups:,, Tooth pitch: - to - W I K U S B A N D S AW B L A D E S 0 /

17 W I K U S B I M E T A L B A N D S A W B L A D E S MARATHON M» For universal use and serial cutting» For large profi les and solid materials» For layer and bundle cuts» For steels of up to 0 HRC and non-ferrous metals Article group MARATHON M (approx. - HRC) SD mm Inch x 0.0 -/ x 0.0 K K K K x. -/ x 0.0 K K K K K x.0 -/ x 0.00 K K x.0 -/ x 0.00 K K K K K x.0 -/ x 0.00 K K K K x.0 -/ x 0.0 K K K K K x.0 -/ x 0.0 K K K K K K 0 x.0 -/ x 0.0 K K K K K K = Hook tooth VARIO M» For universal use and serial cuts» For small and mediumsized workpiece dimensions» For steels of up to 0 HRC and non-ferrous metals Article group VARIO M (approx. - HRC) SD mm Inch x 0. / x 0.0 S x 0.0 / x 0.0 S x 0.0 / x 0.0 S x 0. / x 0.0 S S S x 0.0 / x 0.0 S S S x 0.0 / x 0.0 S S S S S x 0.0 -/ x 0.0 S S S S S S x. -/ x 0.0 S S S S S x.0 -/ x 0.00 S S S S x.0 -/ x 0.00 S S = Standard tooth W I K U S B A N D S AW B L A D E S 0 /

18 W I K U S B I M E T A L B A N D S A W B L A D E S VECTOR M Article group VECTOR M (approx. - HRC)» For performance-related use» For medium-sized workpiece dimensions» For rustproof and acidresistant steels (VA)» For engineering, heattreatable and tool steels (HV)» For steels of up to 0 HRC Variable tooth pitch mm Inch x 0.0 -/ x 0.0 HV, VA HV x. -/ x 0.0 HV, VA HV, VA HV x.0 -/ x 0.00 HV, VA HV, VA x.0 -/ x 0.00 HV, VA x.0 -/ x 0.0 HV, VA HV HV = Tooth shape HV, VA = Tooth shape VA GIGANT M» For performance-related use» For large workpiece dimensions» For rustproof and acidresistant steels (VA)» For engineering, heattreatable and tool steels (HV)» For steels of up to 0 HRC Article group GIGANT M (approx. - HRC) Variable tooth pitch mm Inch x.0 -/ x 0.00 HV, VA x.0 -/ x 0.00 HV, VA x.0 -/ x 0.0 HV HV, VA x.0 -/ x 0.0 HV, VA HV, VA HV, VA 0 x.0 -/ x 0.0 HV HV, VA HV HV, VA 0 x.0 x 0.0 HV HV = Tooth shape HV, VA = Tooth shape VA W I K U S B A N D S AW B L A D E S 0 /

19 W I K U S B I M E T A L B A N D S A W B L A D E S PROFLEX M» Suitable for universal workshop operations Special tooth geometry for:» Profi les for single, layer and bundle cuts» Steel beams * Also available with wide set Article group PROFLEX M (approx. - HRC) mm Inch x 0.0 / x 0.0 P P P x 0.0 -/ x 0.0 P P P P x. -/ x 0.0 P* P* P P x.0 -/ x 0.00 P* P* P P x.0 -/ x 0.00 P* P* x.0 -/ x 0.0 P* P* x.0 -/ x 0.0 P* P* P = Profi le tooth PROFLEX M W I K U S B A N D S AW B L A D E S 0 /

20 W I K U S B I M E T A L B A N D S A W B L A D E S MARATHON M RS» Special geometry for thick-walled tubes with no internal stress Article group MARATHON M RS (approx. - HRC) SD mm Inch - - x.0 -/ x 0.00 K x.0 -/ x 0.0 K K K = Hook tooth ECOFLEX M» For basic workshop operations» For small and mediumsized workpiece dimensions» For profi les and solid materials Article group ECOFLEX M (approx. - HRC) SD mm Inch x 0. / x 0.0 S S S x 0.0 / x 0.0 K S S S S x 0.0 -/ x 0.0 K K S S S S x. -/ x 0.0 K K K S S S x.0 -/ x 0.00 K K K S = Standard tooth, K = Hook tooth Article group ECOFLEX M NE (approx. - HRC) Extra wide set mm Inch x 0.0 / x 0.0 K K x 0.0 -/ x 0.0 K K K x. -/ x 0.0 K K = Hook tooth» Extra wide set bimetal band saw blade for machining non-ferrous metals 0 W I K U S B A N D S AW B L A D E S 0 /

21 W I K U S B I M E T A L B A N D S A W B L A D E S MARATHON X000» For materials that are diffi cult to cut» For profi les and solid materials» For layer and bundle cuts» For high alloy steels of up to HRC Article group MARATHON X000 (approx. 0 HRC) SD mm Inch x 0.0 -/ x 0.0 K K K x. -/ x 0.0 K K K x.0 -/ x 0.00 K K K x.0 -/ x 0.0 K K K K x.0 -/ x 0.0 K K = Hook tooth MARATHON X000 W I K U S B A N D S AW B L A D E S 0 /

22 W I K U S B I M E T A L B A N D S A W B L A D E S VECTOR X000 VECTOR X000» For performance-related use» For average workpiece dimensions» For rustproof and acidresistant steels, as well as nickel-base alloys (VA)» For tempered steels of up to HRC (HV) Article group VECTOR X000 (approx. 0 HRC) Variable tooth pitch mm Inch x 0.0 -/ x 0.0 HV, VA HV x. -/ x 0.0 HV, VA HV, VA HV x.0 -/ x 0.00 HV, VA HV, VA HV x.0 -/ x 0.0 HV, VA HV, VA x.0 -/ x 0.0 HV HV HV = Tooth shape HV, VA = Tooth shape VA W I K U S B A N D S AW B L A D E S 0 /

23 W I K U S B I M E T A L B A N D S A W B L A D E S GIGANT X000» For performance-related use» For large workpiece dimensions» For rustproof and acidresistant steels, as well as nickel-base alloys (VA)» For tempered steels of up to HRC (HV) Article group GIGANT X000 (approx. 0 HRC) Variable tooth pitch mm Inch x.0 -/ x 0.00 HV, VA x.0 -/ x 0.0 HV HV, VA x.0 -/ x 0.0 HV, VA HV, VA HV, VA 0 x.0 -/ x 0.0 HV, VA HV, VA HV, VA 0 x.0 x 0.0 HV HV = Tooth shape HV, VA = Tooth shape VA GIGANT X000 W I K U S B A N D S AW B L A D E S 0 /

24 W I K U S B I M E T A L B A N D S A W B L A D E S SELEKTA GS X000 NEW!» Grinded guide tooth» For performance-related use» For excellent fi nish qualities» For best straightness Article group SELEKTA GS X000 (approx. 0 HRC) Variable tooth pitch mm Inch. - - x. -/ x 0.0 K x.0 -/ x 0.00 K K x.0 -/ x 0.0 K K = Hook tooth SELEKTA GS X000 W I K U S B A N D S AW B L A D E S 0 /

25 FUTURA CARBIDE TIPPED BAND SAW BLADES WIKUS carbide band saw blades are set or available with a specially ground trapezoid tooth. The used carbide achieves optimal results for each application case due to different hardnesses and compositions. The long blade lifes and extremely high performances of our premium products are enabled by using the best possible backing material. The following article groups are also available in special design PW:,,,, FUTURA» Innovative tooth geometry for high cutting power» For universal use with steels Article group FUTURA (approx. 00 HV) mm Inch x 0.0 -/ x 0.0 T x. -/ x 0.0 T T x.0 -/ x 0.00 T T T x.0 -/ x 0.00 T T T x.0 -/ x 0.0 T T T T x.0 -/ x 0.0 T T T T 0 x.0 -/ x 0.0 T T T T = Trapezoid tooth W I K U S B A N D S AW B L A D E S 0 /

26 W I K U S C A R B I D E T I P P E D B A N D S A W B L A D E S FUTURA PREMIUM» Coated carbide band saw blade for outstanding cutting performance» For engineering, heattreatable and tool steels Article group FUTURA PREMIUM (approx. 00 HV) SD mm Inch x. -/ x 0.0 T T x.0 -/ x 0.00 T T T x.0 -/ x 0.00 T T x.0 -/ x 0.0 T T T x.0 -/ x 0.0 T T T T T 0 x.0 -/ x 0.0 T T T = Trapezoid tooth FUTURA PREMIUM W I K U S B A N D S AW B L A D E S 0 /

27 W I K U S C A R B I D E T I P P E D B A N D S A W B L A D E S FUTURA VA Optimized tooth geometry for:» Rustproof and acidresistant steels, as well as nickel-base alloys (VA)» Titanium and special alloys Article group FUTURA VA (approx. 00 HV) mm Inch x. -/ x 0.0 T x.0 -/ x 0.00 T T T x.0 -/ x 0.00 T T x.0 -/ x 0.0 T T x.0 -/ x 0.0 T T T 0 x.0 -/ x 0.0 T T = Trapezoid tooth FUTURA PREMIUM VA» Coated carbide band saw blade for outstanding cutting performance» For rustproof and acidresistant steels, as well as nickel-base alloys (VA)» For titanium and special alloys Article group FUTURA PREMIUM VA (approx. 00 HV) SD mm Inch x.0 -/ x 0.00 T T T x.0 -/ x 0.0 T T x.0 -/ x 0.0 T T 0 x.0 -/ x 0.0 T T = Trapezoid tooth W I K U S B A N D S AW B L A D E S 0 /

28 W I K U S C A R B I D E T I P P E D B A N D S A W B L A D E S DUROSET» Set carbide band saw blade for machining steels» For band saw machines without a carbide package Article group DUROSET ( approx. 00 HV) SD mm Inch x 0.0 -/ x 0.0 K x. -/ x 0.0 K K x.0 -/ x 0.00 K K K x.0 -/ x 0.0 K K K x.0 -/ x 0.0 K K 0 x.0 -/ x 0.0 K K K = Hook tooth Article group DUROSET NE ( approx. 00 HV) Extra wide set mm Inch x 0.0 / x 0.0 K x 0.0 -/ x 0.0 K x. -/ x 0.0 K K K = Hook tooth» Extra wide set carbide band saw blade for machining non-ferrous metals» For manual foundry applications FUTURA SN» Special geometry for meeting the highest demands for performance with surface hardened components» Suited for up to HRC Article group FUTURA SN (approx. 00 HV) SD mm Inch - - x 0.0 -/ x 0.0 TSN x. -/ x 0.0 TSN TSN x.0 -/ x 0.00 TSN TSN x.0 -/ x 0.0 TSN TSN = Tooth shape TSN W I K U S B A N D S AW B L A D E S 0 /

29 W I K U S C A R B I D E T I P P E D B A N D S A W B L A D E S PROFIDUR NEW!» Economic cutting and low costs per cut due to higher cutting performance» Low burr cutting with very good surface fi nish» Savings in machine capacities and resources due to reliable processing Article group PROFIDUR (approx. 00 HV) mm Inch - - x.0 -/ x 0.0 T T T = Trapezoid tooth PROFIDUR W I K U S B A N D S AW B L A D E S 0 /

30 W I K U S C A R B I D E T I P P E D B A N D S A W B L A D E S ARION NEW!» Coated carbide band saw blade for outstanding cutting performance and high productivity on special machines» For mass cuts and manufacturing short products from solid materials» For engineering, heattreatable and tool steels FG design: maximum cutting performance EG design: optimal surface finish PG design: tubes and profiles Article group ARION (approx. 00 HV) SD mm Inch x. -/ x 0.0 EG, PG EG, PG x. -/ x 0.0 FG, EG FG, EG, PG FG, EG, PG 0 x. -/ x 0.0 FG, EG FG, EG FG, EG 0 x. x 0.0 FG, EG FG, EG FG, EG FG, EG x.0 x 0.00 FG FG ARION 0 W I K U S B A N D S AW B L A D E S 0 /

31 W I K U S C A R B I D E T I P P E D B A N D S A W B L A D E S FUTURA PLUS» High cutting performance on non-ferrous metals» For excellent finish qualities» For foundry applications Article group FUTURA PLUS (approx. 00 HV) mm Inch x 0.0 -/ x 0.0 T T x. -/ x 0.0 T T T T x.0 -/ x 0.00 T T T x.0 -/ x 0.0 T T x.0 -/ x 0.0 T 0 x.0 -/ x 0.0 T T = Trapezoid tooth FUTURA PREMIUM AL» Coated carbide band saw blade for excellent cutting performance, particularly on aluminum and aluminum alloys Article group FUTURA PREMIUM AL (approx. 00 HV) SD mm Inch. - x. -/ x 0.0 T x.0 -/ x 0.00 T T = Trapezoid tooth W I K U S B A N D S AW B L A D E S 0 /

32 W I K U S C A R B I D E T I P P E D B A N D S A W B L A D E S FUTURA PLUS SU» Special geometry for optimum chip formation with aluminum alloys» High cutting performance» For excellent fi nish qualities Article group FUTURA PLUS SU (approx. 00 HV) mm Inch x.0 -/ x 0.00 T T x.0 -/ x 0.00 T T x.0 -/ x 0.0 T 0 x.0 -/ x 0.0 T T = Trapezoid tooth ECODUR» Universal use in steels and non-ferrous metals Article group ECODUR (approx. 00 HV) SD mm Inch x 0.0 / x 0.0 T x 0.0 / x 0.0 T x 0.0 -/ x 0.0 T T x. -/ x 0.0 T T T x.0 -/ x 0.00 T T T x.0 -/ x 0.00 T T x.0 -/ x 0.0 T T T x.0 -/ x 0.0 T T = Trapezoid tooth W I K U S B A N D S AW B L A D E S 0 /

33 W I K U S C A R B I D E T I P P E D B A N D S A W B L A D E S TCTYRE» A band saw blade specially developed for tires Article group TCTYRE (approx. 00 HV) mm Inch - - x 0.0 -/ x 0.0 T T x. -/ x 0.0 T T x.0 -/ x 0.00 T T x.0 -/ x 0.0 T T = Trapezoid tooth TCT» For abrasive and mineral materials» For graphite» For sanded gray iron Article group 0 TCT (approx. 00 HV) SD mm Inch. x 0.0 / x 0.0 S x 0.0 / x 0.0 K S x 0.0 -/ x 0.0 S-K S S x. -/ x 0.0 K S-K x.0 -/ x 0.00 K K K S = Standard tooth, K = Hook tooth W I K U S B A N D S AW B L A D E S 0 /

34 DIAGRIT S DIAMOND COATED BAND SAW BLADES As the hardest material, diamonds are able to cut any material as well as alloys. The unique properties of the backing materials developed for WIKUS are perfectly suited for standing up to the stress these extremely high cutting speeds cause. The WIKUS Diamond program consists of seven grain sizes: D, D, D, D, D, D, D0 Other dimensions beyond those included in the product program, as well as VA backing materials, are available upon request. Due to the very special application of DIAGRIT please refer to our technical customer service to work out the combination possibilities of grain sizes and saw blade dimensions according to your application cases. DIAGRIT K» For performance-related use» For small workpiece dimensions Article group 0 DIAGRIT K ( approx. 000 HV) mm Inch mm Inch x 0.0 / x 0.0 x 0.0 -/ x 0.0 x 0.0 / x 0.0 x 0.0 -/ x 0.0 x 0. / x 0.0 x. -/ x 0.0 x 0.0 / x 0.0 x 0.0* -/ x 0.0 x 0.0* / x 0.0 x 0.0 -/ x 0.0 x 0.0 / x 0.0 x.0 -/ x 0.00 x 0.0* -/ x 0.0 Continuous coating K Alternative band dimensions upon request. Alternatively, backing quality made of stainless steel on demand. *Also available in VA design W I K U S B A N D S AW B L A D E S 0 /

35 W I K U S D I A M O N D C O A T E D B A N D S A W B L A D E S DIAGRIT S» For performance-related use» For average workpiece dimensions Article group DIAGRIT S (approx. 000 HV) mm Inch mm Inch x 0.0 / x 0.0 x 0.0 -/ x 0.0 x 0.0 / x 0.0 x 0.0 -/ x 0.0 x 0. / x 0.0 x. -/ x 0.0 x 0.0 / x 0.0 x 0.0* -/ x 0.0 x 0.0* / x 0.0 x 0.0 -/ x 0.0 x 0.0 / x 0.0 x.0 -/ x 0.00 x 0.0* -/ x 0.0 Segmented coating S Alternative band dimensions upon request. Alternatively, backing quality made of stainless steel on demand. *Also available in VA design DIAGRIT U» For performance-related use» For large workpiece dimensions Intermittent coating U Alternative band dimensions upon request. Article group DIAGRIT U ( approx. 000 HV) Gap pitch T Gap pitch T mm Inch mm mm Inch mm x 0.0 / x 0.0 x. -/ x 0.0 x 0.0 / x 0.0 x 0.0 -/ x 0.0 x 0. / x 0.0 x 0.0 -/ x 0.0 x 0. / x 0.0 x.0 -/ x 0.00 x 0.0 / x x 0.0 x 0.0 x 0.0 / x 0.0 x. -/ x 0.0 x 0.0 -/ x x 0.0 x 0.0 /0 x 0.0 -/ x x. x 0.0 /0 W I K U S B A N D S AW B L A D E S 0 /

36 BAND SAW BLADE DIMENSIONS AND MACHINE TYPES NEW - With immediate effect, we will be offering an interactive overview of the most common band saw machines, including the appropriate saw blade dimension for WIKUS band saw blades, on our website. WIKUS ONLINE AMADA, BAUER, BEHRINGER, BERG & SCHMID, BIANCO, BTM, CARIF, COSEN, DAITO, DANOBAT, DELTA, DOALL, EISELE, EVERISING, FMB, FORTE, FRANHO, FRIGGI, HEM, HESKA, HYD MECH, INDORE, INDOTECH MACHINES, PVT. LTD., JAESPA, JJ MACHINE TOOLS, KALTENBACH, KASTO, KLAEGER, MALWA MACHINE TOOLS, MARVEL, MEBA, MEGA, MEP, METALIN, METORA, MISTRY LAXMAN KADVA & CO., MÖSSNER, MÜLLER, MULTICUT MACHINE TOOLS, PEHAKA, PEDRAZZOLI, RÜSCH, SABI, SPM, THOMAS, TRENNJÄGER. UZAY MAKINA. WAGNER, WAY TRAIN, WOO SUNG, WOO YOUNG, ETC. W I K U S B A N D S AW B L A D E S 0 /

37 Correct breaking-in procedure guarantees long blade life. New cutting edge with very small edge radius. Proper breaking-in of the band saw blade creates an optimal rounded cutting edge. Excessive strain by improper breaking-in leads to micro-breakages of the cutting edge BREAKING-IN YOUR BAND SAW BLADES Bimetal band saw blades Sharp cutting edges that have extremely small edge radii are required for high cutting power. WIKUS blades are predestined for that. To achieve the longest possible blade life, we recommend breaking in the blade properly. Please determine the correct cutting speed (m/min) depending on the material to be cut and its dimension. Our cutting data slide rule is a helpful tool. It is important to put the new band saw blade into operation with approx. 0 % of the ascertained feed rate only. Micro breakages caused by excessive chip thicknesses can thus be avoided. New band saw blades can cause vibrations and make noise. In this case, a slight reduction of cutting speed is also helpful. With small workpiece dimensions, approx. 00 cm² of the material should be cut to break-in the blade. In case of large workpiece dimensions, we recommend breaking-in over a period of about min. After breaking-in, the feed rate may be increased slowly up to the full value. Carbide tipped band saw blades After choosing the optimal parameters for your application by using our carbide data slide rule, you should break-in a carbide-tipped band saw blade with approx. % of the cutting speed and 0 % of the feed rate. It is very important to avoid vibrations and noise. In such cases, it should help to reduce the cutting speed. After a breaking-in period of about min or 00 cm², please slowly increase the cutting speed and then the feed rate up to the full value. Besides the blade tension, which should be about 00 N/mm², please check the oil content of the cooling lubricant before fi rst use as well Hand refractometers and blade tension measurement are available from WIKUS. Practical assistance: ParaMaster.0 and a cutting data slide High durability and a long service life of band saw blades can only be guaranteed if they are used properly and exact machining parameters are observed. We now offer our customers a very special service on the Internet. With ParaMaster.0, the online cutting data programme from WIKUS, you ll be able to determine the proper band saw blade for each application and every machine with the help of 0 appropriate parameters. 0 years of experience in a single programme with a database that is updated every day! The cutting data slide we developed for bimetal and carbide saw blades also offers practical assistance. W I K U S B A N D S AW B L A D E S 0 /

38 Fig. above: The WIKUS management team (from the left): Uwe Liedebrand, Dr. techn. Jörg H. Kullmann, Michael Möller FUTURA PLUS SU W I K U S B A N D S AW B L A D E S 0 /

39 Headquarters in Spangenberg, Germany TOP QUALITY MADE IN SPANGENBERG In Wilhelm H. Kullmann established WIKUS- Sägenfabrik - in a horse stable in Spangenberg. Today the name WIKUS stands for maximum precision, quality and performance. With these values our family business established its reputation all over the world. This success story is due to excellent qualifi cation and know-how of our staff. We support our customers competently and personally in more than 0 countries worldwide.» Experience of more than 0 years in development and production of high performance tools» First European band saw blade manufacturer with certifi cation according to DIN EN ISO 00» Continuous development and innovations» Highly qualifi ed staff in all departments» Environmentally friendly production processes International presence is as important as the ties with our home country: As family enterprise, we feel responsible for the town and the region we live in. Together with our employees we support local projects and initiatives in the social, cultural and ecological sector. Please visit our website: W I K U S B A N D S AW B L A D E S 0 /

40 WIKUS-Sägenfabrik Wilhelm H. Kullmann GmbH & Co. KG Melsunger Str. 0 Spangenberg Germany Phone: Fax: info@wikus.com WIKUS-Sägenfabrik. All rights reserved. Not to be reproduced in part or in whole. No responsibility is taken for the accuracy of this information. Despite the fact that WIKUS takes great care in assembling and constantly reviewing its data, WIKUS assumes no liability or guarantees for the completeness, correctness or up to datedness of the information provided. Printed in Germany,.0

41 PRECISION AT THE CUTTING POINT WIKUS has been producing high-tech band saw blades since - today we are one of the world market leaders and Europe s largest manufacturer of band saw blades. WIKUS blades are applied where precision, best surface fi nish and maximum performance are important. The satisfaction of our customers is our top priority. Therefore, our products and technologies are developed and manufactured in accordance with the highest quality standards in Germany. Cost optimization and resource conservation are the success factors for effi cient production processes. Only the combination of high-tech products and excellent service can fulfi l the increasing demands for cutting quality and the requirement of increased effi ciency. Please profi t from our personal and comprehensive advisory service. We provide optimal solutions which respond to your individual needs. The result will convince you: You increase your productivity and therewith save time and costs. WIKUS-Sägenfabrik Wilhelm H. Kullmann GmbH & Co. KG Melsunger Str. 0 Spangenberg Germany Phone: Fax: info@wikus.com

42 LEGEND Structural steels, deep drawing steels, machining steels Case hardened steels, spring steels, quenched and tempered steels Low alloyed hot-working steels Nitriding steels, high alloyed hot-working steels Unalloyed tool steels Cold working steels High-speed steels Cast iron Rust and acid-resistant steels (light) Rust and acid-resistant steels (heavy) Duplex and heat-resistant steels Nickel-base alloys Aluminum Copper Brass Aluminum bronze Titanium alloys Steels with tensile strength > 00N/mm² Abrasive building materials Silicon, glass, glass fiber, marble Special applications Recommendation Suitable Tooth shapes and types of tooth set For details see pages / Classification B Basic : Capable all-round tool T S L Top Line : High-tech tool that meets the highest demands Special : Special applications that meet higher demands Light: For standard applications W I K U S B A N D S AW B L A D E S 0 /