Key Takeaways
- Blade Flange Plays an Important Role in Cutting Efficiency
- Inspect the Blade Flange Before Operating Your Saw
- Replace Worn or Broken Blade Flanges
Operating your cut-off saw requires precision and safety. Items that can be commonly overlooked are the inner and outer blade flanges. This unassuming part plays a significant role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of your cutting operations. In this blog post, we'll cover cut-off saw flange safety, discussing its importance and maintenance to ensure safety on your jobsite.
Significance of Cut-Off Blade Flange Safety
When deep-sawing the flanges come in contact with the material being cut. The friction from the material can wear the blade flange to a razor-sharp edge, creating a potential safety hazard. Caution should be used when dealing with worn blade flanges to prevent injury. Worn blade flanges also affect the cut you are getting with your saw. Worn blade flanges provide less support to the blade, which can cause the blade to wobble in the cut. Lack of support by the blade flanges can cause the blade to deflect and lead to segment loss. It is important to replace your flanges if they appear to be worn.
Maintenance Tips for Blade Flanges
Maintaining your cut-off saw blade flanges should be a routine part of your cut-off saw safety protocol. Here are some essential maintenance tips.
- Regular Inspections - Before each use, visually inspect the blade flange for signs of wear or damage. It is important to wipe any debris or buildup from flanges to prevent blade wobbling and give you a nice clean cut.
- Proper Tightening - Ensure the blade flange is properly tightened and secure according to the manufacturer's specifications.
- Replace Damaged Flanges - It is important to replace your flanges if they appear to be worn. Esch stocks all parts for saws, including blade flanges to keep your saws up and running. Check out our full list of cut-off saw parts.
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