Saw Index 【DELUXE】

This is a reference value. Free-cutting brass has a high M (e.g., 1.2), while abrasive materials like stainless steel or carbon fiber have a low M (e.g., 0.4).

Next time you approach a saw, don’t just pull the trigger—calculate the Saw Index. Your blades (and your bottom line) will thank you. Looking for more resources? Download our free Saw Index slide rule calculator or contact a cutting applications engineer to audit your current processes. saw index

A poor Saw Index costs you time, blades, and energy. An optimized Saw Index puts money back in your pocket and quality back in your product. This is a reference value

False. While carbide resists heat, a dull carbide blade actually has a worse Saw Index than a sharp HSS blade. Sharpness trumps material. Your blades (and your bottom line) will thank you

For a Saw Index to be valid, the TPI must match the material thickness. The rule of thumb: at least 3 teeth should be in the cut at all times. A low TPI on thin sheet metal causes chatter; a high TPI on thick lumber clogs gullets and stalls the cut.