Blade Break-In
- Select the proper band speed for the material to be cut.
- Reduce the feed force/rate to achieve a cutting rate 20% to 50% of normal (soft materials require a larger feed rate reduction than harder materials)
- Begin the first cut at the reduced rate. Make sure the teeth are forming a chip. Small adjustments to the band speed may be made in the event of excessive noise/vibration.
- During the first cut, increase feed rate/force slightly once the blade fully enters the workpiece
- With each following cut, gradually increase feed rate/force until normal cutting rate is reached
