Blade Recommendation Tool
This tool is designed to guide you to the correct blade type for your saw and application. You can only use certain blade types—like carbide tipped, HSS, or cermet tipped—on certain saws. Some blades are designed specifically for semi-automatic saws, others require very specific RPM ranges. Some blades are only suitable for cutting aluminum at high speeds, while others are better for steel or stainless steel. Selecting the right blade ensures clean cuts, longer blade life, and safe operation.
What are you cutting? ⓘChoose the material type (e.g. aluminum, steel).
What type of machine will you use? ⓘSelect the saw or cutting machine you're using.
What is the shape and size of the material you are cutting? ⓘPick the shape and wall thickness of your stock material.
Understanding Blade Types
HSS (High-Speed Steel): Best suited for cutting mild steel and light stainless when used on manual or semi-auto cold saws with flood coolant running at 20–120 RPM. Available in bright, black, and coated M2 and upgraded M35 for longer life and harder materials.
Carbide-Tipped: Offered for various materials and machinery. Used mostly for non-ferrous materials like aluminum, copper, or brass at high RPM (typically over 3,000 RPM). Can also be used for light steel in production saws with appropriate clamping and feed rates.
Cermet-Tipped: Designed for ferrous metals like mild steel, stainless, and high alloys on CNC saws in production environments. Requires constant feed and proper RPM for optimal performance.
Recommended RPM: HSS: 20–120 RPM | Carbide: 3,000–6,000 RPM for Non-ferrous, 1,200-1,800 for Dry Cutting Steel | Cermet: 1,800–4,000 RPM depending on the machine.
We manufacture and sharpen our cold saw blades in-house using precision CNC grinding machinery. Sharpening services are available for all HSS cold saw blades, typically with a 24-hour turnaround.