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Reducing Grinding Costs Using Advanced Abrasives from Norton
Cutting Tools Chicago by General Cutting Tools presents Advanced Abrasives from Norton Abrasives.
Ceramic aluminum oxide wheels can increase the number of parts that can be ground between dressing routines, leading to centerless grinding cost savings.
Reducing overall production costs in today’s globally competitive market requires identifying all contributing factors and focusing efforts on the worst offenders. For example, in the fastener industry, centerless grinding is an operation in which process improvements can yield significant benefits. Oftentimes, fastener manufacturers opt to use low-cost abrasive wheels to reduce consumable expenditures. However, according to abrasive supplier Saint-Gobain, this strategy doesn’t account for a more likely culprit behind increased centerless grinding costs: non-value-adding wheel dressing time.
The microstructure of Quantum ceramic aluminum oxide has irregularly shaped crystals so wheels continuously expose fresh cutting points to a workpiece.
Low-cost aluminum oxide wheels require frequent dressing routines to maintain workpiece tolerances, surface finishes and production levels. Conversely, ceramic aluminum oxide abrasives, such as the new Norton Quantum line of grinding wheels from Saint-Gobain, can enable fastener manufacturers to realize more significant cost reductions by increasing the number of parts that can be ground between dressing routines.
Unlike conventional aluminum oxides, the microstructure of Quantum ceramic aluminum oxide has numerous small, irregularly shaped crystals that enable the wheel to continuously expose fresh cutting points. The company says this microstructure is even finer than other ceramic aluminum oxide grades such as seeded gel, meaning more points can be introduced to the workpiece. In addition, Quantum uses organic and vitrified bonds designed to optimize grain-to-bond adhesion and increase grain retention and wheel life.
Compared to seeded gel aluminum oxide shown here, the Quantum has smaller grains and more cutting points within a given area.
According to the company, grinding tests of nickel alloy fasteners have shown that Quantum wheels can complete three times as many parts per dressing routine than conventional aluminum oxide. This improved performance impacts the overall grinding process not just by lowering per-part abrasive costs, but also by reducing wheel dressing time by as much as two-thirds. Assuming workpiece grinding time for both types of wheels is the same, the total cycle time can be reduced by one-third.
Consider a production run of 10,000,000 fasteners. According to the company, centerless grinding machine cost constitutes the largest portion of overall fastener production expense, and wheel dressing accounts for almost 50 percent of that portion. If wheels require dressing after every 60 or 70 parts, the production run will include approximately 150,000 dressing cycles. If each of these cycles takes an average of five minutes, overall dressing time will take approximately 13,000 hours. Assuming a conservative, fully burdened labor rate of $60 per hour, that amounts to a nearly $800,000 expense for non-value added dressing operation, or about 38 percent of the total production cost.
This chart shows the total cost breakdown of centerless grinding of 10,000,000 fasteners using conventional aluminum oxide wheels.
However, because Quantum wheels require less total dressing time, they can provide a cost savings of more than $500,000 (26 percent) over the production run, the company says.
General Cutting Tools is an authorized Norton Abrasives dealer. For more information, please contact us.
This chart shows the savings possible with Quantum ceramic aluminum oxide wheels.
October 19, 2011
Amana Tool’s Non-Melt Circular Saw Blades
Amana Tool, manufacturer of industrial-quality carbide-tipped, solid carbide and replacement carbide cutting tools, has announced the immediate availability of its non-melt circular saw blades for cutting plastic materials. The special-application carbide tipped saw blades are designed to produce crisp, clean cuts in acrylics such as Plexiglas® and Lucite®, polycarbonates such as Lexan® and other plastics. Each blade features a unique triple-chip grind (MTCG) and 2° negative hook angle to produce less heat than standard saw blades, eliminating “chip-welding,” or melting of materials.
Amana Tool's Non-Melt Circular Saw Blade
Amana’s non-melt saw blade bodies are laser-cut from virgin steel and roll-tensioned to ensure straight cutting performance. Carbide tips are manufactured, brazed and ground to Amana Tool’s specifications, enabling smooth, accurate cuts and longer-lasting cutting performance between sharpenings. The blades feature copper plugs to reduce noise, minimize vibrations, prevent heat buildup and help eliminate blade warping. Each blade is dynamically balanced to ensure clean, true cuts with virtually no runout.”Amana Tool’s non-melt saw blades were specifically designed to address the tooling industry’s need for blades that can cut plastics cleanly, eliminating the melted edge,” said Frank Misiti, Amana Tool technical director. “This product helps make cutting plastic materials less labor-intensive while providing the accurate, long-lasting cutting performance customers have come to expect from Amana Tool.”
Non-melt blades are available in diameters ranging from 8″ to 16″ and number of teeth ranging from 64 to 120. For example, item LB10801 has a 10″ diameter and 80 teeth and starts at $130.91 USD. For more information on non-melt saw blades, contact us at info@generalcuttingtools.com or call (847) 677-8770.
General Cutting Tools is an authorized distributor of Amana Tool. Contact us today for pricing on any Amana Tool, Timberline or AGE item.
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| ‘D’ Diameter | ‘B’ Kerf | ‘C’ Plate | ||||||
| Inch | MM | Teeth | Grind | Inch | Inch | Bore | *P.H. | Tool No. |
| 8 | 200 | 64 | MTC | .098 | .070 | 5/8 | — | LB86401 |
| — | 220 | 64 | MTC | .126 | .079 | 30MM | 2/7/42 | LB220T641 † |
| 10 | 250 | 80 | MTC | .100 | .070 | 5/8 | — | LB10801 |
| 10 | 250 | 80 | MTC | .100 | .070 | 30MM | 2/7/42 & 2/10/60 | LB10801-30 |
| 12 | 300 | 96 | MTC | .125 | .102 | 1 | — | LB12961 |
| 12 | 300 | 96 | MTC | .125 | .102 | 30MM | 2/7/42 & 2/10/60 | LB12961-30 |
| 14 | 350 | 108 | MTC | .145 | .118 | 1 | — | LB14108 |
| 16 | 400 | 120 | MTC | .145 | .118 | 1 | — | LB16121 |
October 17, 2011
Amana Tool Carbide-tipped Countersinks
Amana Tool, manufacturer of industrial-quality carbide-tipped, solid carbide and replacement carbide cutting tools, today announced its collection of carbide-tipped countersinks with pilot drills (item 55202) available in various sizes. Amana Tool’s countersinks are the only ones in the industry to feature carbide tips, which provide longer-lasting performance, smoother cleaner cuts and no tear out in comparison to traditional steel countersinks. Woodworkers, furniture makers, cabinet makers and deck builders can use the countersinks in a variety of materials including hardwood, plywood, solid surface, and softwoods.
With Amana’s carbide-tipped countersinks with pilot drills, woodworkers can drill a pilot hole and tapered countersink in one step to help guide screws during project assembly. The countersink collection also includes counterbores, which create a flat-bottomed upper portion of the pilot hole instead of a tapered opening. Each cutting edge is manufactured from an Amana-exclusive carbide grade designed to deliver the highest quality of cut, maximum cutting efficiency prolonged tool life.
Amana Tool Carbide Tip Countersink
Frank Misiti, Amana Tool technical director, said, “By manufacturing the industry’s only carbide-tipped countersinks and counterbores, Amana has helped fulfill the needs of woodworkers seeking affordable tools that deliver high-quality results.”
Carbide-tipped countersinks with quick-release (item 55264) are also available for use with quick-change chucks. Like all Amana Tool products, the countersinks and counterbores are industrial-quality and manufactured to exact tolerances. The countersinks and counterbores are designed for use in drill presses, handheld drills and boring machines.
The countersinks start at $24.08 USD for a 3/8” diameter countersink (item 55202). Additional countersink sizes are also available. For more information on the entire line of countersinks, counterbores and quick-release countersinks, visit www.amanatool.com.
About Amana Tool
An industry leader for more than 35 years, Amana Tool specializes in solid carbide, carbide insert and carbide-tipped cutting tools for the woodworking, plastics and aluminum industries. Amana Tool’s full line of industrial-quality woodworking tools includes saw blades, router bits, shaping cutters, boring bits and more for wood, plastics and aluminum. The company was founded in 1972 and has corporate headquarters in Farmingdale, N.Y.
General Cutting Tools is an authorized distributor of Amana Tool. Contact us today for pricing on any Amana Tool, Timberline or AGE item.
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October 12, 2011
Sumitomo Carbide AC800P Series Carbide Inserts
Sumitomo Electric Carbide, Inc. welcomes a new addition to the steel and stainless steel turning lineup with the grade AC810P. The AC810P joins the dynamic duo of AC820P and AC830P to complete the trio of grades that EAT STEEL FOR BREAKFAST!
ISO classified as a P10 grade, the AC810P performs exceptionally in steel and stainless steel finishing. Its hard carbide substrate and extremely wear resistant Super FF coating make the AC810P the best option when competing at high speeds. The Super FF (Fine and Flat) CVD coated grade contains ultra-thick coating layers of TiCN for wear and chipping resistance, and Al2O3 layers for excellent wear and heat resistance which drastically improve tool life.
Sumitomo AC800P
Along with the grade AC810P, Sumitomo introduces the high-efficiency chipbreakers ESE, ESEW and EME. The ESE is a finishing chipbreaker with a recommended depth of cut up to 0.080″ and a feed rate up to 0.018 IPR. The wiper version of the chipbreaker (ESEW) can achieve the same depth of cut, but due to the wiper, the ESEW can attain a 0.028 IPR feed rate. On the roughing side, Sumitomo introduces the EME chipbreaker – a strong-edged insert with a depth of cut range up to 0.240″ and a feed rate up to 0.028 IPR. These additions are not exclusive to the AC810P, but are also available in the AC820P and AC830P product offerings.
Click on the above insert (or click here) to find our AC800P Series brochure that provides features and benefits, along with geometry availability and recommended running parameters. When you are turning steels and stainless steels, look no further than the AC800P series of grades.
October 7, 2011
Amana Tool Offers Extensive Selection of Industrial-Quality Router Bits to Fill a Variety of Woodworking Needs
Entire collection of router bits manufactured to highest quality standards
Amana Tool, manufacturer of industrial-quality carbide-tipped, solid carbide and replacement carbide cutting tools, today announced it offers an extensive line of industrial-quality router bits for a variety of woodworking needs for both professional woodworkers and hobbyists. The company uses high-quality raw materials and unique manufacturing processes to ensure that each of its products – one of the most of any woodworking tool manufacturer – meets stringent quality standards. Amana plans to expand its offerings in coming months with the release of its new catalog this summer.
Each tool that bears the Amana Tool name is manufactured under the sharp scrutiny of the company’s inspection department and according to both the International Organization of Standardization’s (ISO’s) 9000 quality management standard and the European Safety Standard EN-847 1/2, making Amana Tool products a world leader in quality tooling. The company also currently exceeds U.S. manufacturing standards for woodworking tools for both quality and safety.
Amana Router Bits
Amana’s entire line of solid carbide, replacement carbide and compression router bits feature the highest quality European steel and European sub-micro grain carbide that is sharpened to a fine edge. The unique, high-grade carbide and special grinding angles provide high-quality finishes and superior cutting performance to save users time and labor. Amana’s unique solid carbide grade is proven to last longer and retain a sharp edge longer than most solid carbide bits.
Each Amana bit features a centerless ground shank, a process that creates an exacting collet fit and concentricity. The Amana router bits are then balanced to eliminate vibrations and run out, maximize performance, and prolong tool life. The manufacturing process is completed by laser etching essential information for the tool’s use, such as RPM range and clamping depth, directly onto the tool shaft, ensuring that this critical information cannot be erased through normal tool use.
Due to the quality of raw materials and the high production standards, Amana’s solid carbide and compression bits are preferred by many woodworkers and leading furniture manufacturers. One popular profile is the 1/2″-shank compression CNC router bit (#46188, $73.39USD), designed to deliver a clean finish on high-feed applications. Amana’s A-MAX carbide-tipped straight plunge router bit (item #45422, $16.09 USD) lasts at least twice as long as standard router bits and works especially well with manmade materials, like melamine and other abrasive materials.
Amana maintains fully stocked fulfillment centers in Farmingdale, N.Y., and El Cajon, Calif., to ensure that customers’ immediate woodworking needs can be met in as little as one day.
“At Amana, we’ve spent decades refining our tool designs and manufacturing process to ensure that each router bit we produce is the best in the industry,” said Frank Misiti, technical director at Amana Tool. “We highly value the opportunity to solve common – and not-so-common – woodworking problems for our customers through innovative tool design, variety of profiles, high-quality materials and expedited product delivery.”
General Cutting Tools is a authorized source for Amana tool. Contact us for more information.
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Phone: (847) 677-8770
September 12, 2011
Amana Tool Compression Spiral Router Bits
Amana Tool’s CNC Compression Spiral Router Bits Deliver Superior Results in Melamine & Laminated Materials
Innovative tool design and special-grade carbide help users avoid chip out in furniture-making, cabinetry and closet manufacturing applications
Amana Tool's CNC Compression Spiral Router Bit
Replacement carbide cutting tools, today announced its solid carbide CNC compression spiral router bits produce smooth, clean cuts in double-sided melamine, laminated materials and MDF. The bits are designed for CNC applications that require high feed rates and clean finishes, such as furniture, cabinetry and closet manufacturing.
Amana’s unique compression router bit geometry helps prevent chip out on the top and bottom of the material by pushing chips down and ejecting them up during the same cutting pass. Made from a special carbide grade, the bits last longer than standard router bits, especially when working with abrasive materials such as laminated MDF and melamine, and deliver an optimal edge finish. The superior performance also ensures CNC users the most yield from each sheet of material. Each compression router bit is manufactured to Amana’s stringent quality standards.
Frank Misiti, technical director at Amana Tool, said, “Chip out is a common problem when working with laminated MDF, melamine and other abrasive materials. Amana’s compression spiral router bits help furniture makers and other manufacturers overcome this obstacle through innovative tool design and our special-grade carbide that deliver superior performance while saving time and materials.”
Amana’s solid carbide CNC compression spiral router bits are available in diameters ranging from 1/4” to 3/4”. The 1/4” diameter bits (item #46170) start at $46.20 USD; the 1/2” diameter bits (items #46188 and #46190) start at $80.74 USD. For more information, email info@GeneralCuttingTools.com or call (847) 677-8770.
March 7, 2011
NEW THINBIT GROOVE ‘N TURN 30/60 TOOLHOLDERS
THINBIT, manufactured by Kaiser Tool Company, announces an expansion to its selection of GROOVE ‘N TURN toolholders. The new holders are available in 3/4″ and 1″ square and is used for making undercuts and thread reliefs at a 30/60 angle.
Toolholders can be used on conventional, Swiss and CNC machines for grooving inserts in sizes from .004″ to .150″. Inserts are available in three grades of material: D2 for steels, D5 for non-ferrous and HSS. TiN, TiCN, TiAlN are available. Full selection of radius and special configurations are available.
General Cutting Tools is an authorized distributor of Kaiser Thinbit tools. For more information regarding the entire THINBIT product line, please contact us at (847) 677-8770 or email info@generalcuttingtools.com.
February 21, 2011
Open or Closed Dressing, You Can Count on Fliesen Tools
Whether dressing a wheel OPEN or CLOSED you can count on Fliesen tools. Open wheels (sharp, free-cutting abrasive grains are exposed) are created by increasing the speed a Fliesen tool moves across the wheel when dressing. Generally considered the most favorable wheel conditioning, open wheels avoid workpiece burn while maximizing a wheel’s ability to remove metal quickly when grinding.
Slowing a Fliesen tool as it moves across the wheel creates a closed wheel condition (abrasive grains are smoother, less sharp), a very helpful condition when trying to lower part surface finish readings.
You can count on Fliesen stationary diamond dressing tools. Open wheels (sharp, free-cutting abrasive grains are exposed) are created by increasing the speed a tool moves across the wheel. Open wheels maximize a wheel’s ability to remove metal quickly when grinding. Slowing a tool as it moves across the wheel creates a closed wheel (abrasive grains are smoother, less sharp), which is ideal when trying to lower part surface finish readings.
Are you dressing modern ceramic alumina grinding wheels? Our new Furioso plates and shank tools are made of the new generation of highly wear-resistant diamond blades, engineered to stand up to durable modern ceramic alumina grinding wheels, including Norton Quantum wheels. (see Furioso flyer in “Related Documents”.)
Norton No-Risk Test Policy
There is no better time to improve productivity in your abrasive operations. Saint-Gobain’s new No-Risk Productivity Policy is designed to help you improve any of your production goals including improved cycle times, lower total production costs, higher quality parts, or improved finish, while eliminating any risk. You define the metrics that determine a successful test as well as what is necessary to eliminate any risks, and our technical salesperson will identify the right product to help you meet your production needs, no matter what competive product you are currently using.
WHAT DOES NO RISK MEAN?
- You have absolutely nothing to lose and everything to gain.
- You define the application requirements and the metrics of a successful test.
- You define the definition of No-Risk in terms of cost to test, downtime, part rejection, and any other risk that is important to you.
- You define the time period of the test.
The Benefits of Fliesen Tools
Spend More Time Grinding
Single point, chisel, and cone point tools require operator attention to ensure proper tool rotation at regular intervals. Fliesen tools require no adjustments. Simply install the tool, dress the wheel to break it in, and the tool will do the rest. Operators spend more time grinding – rather than making non-productive dressing adjustments.
Longer Tool Life
Expect long life when using a Fliesen tool. Other stationary tools, made with a single diamond stone, develop flat spots (“wear flats”) over time – which create chatter and burn. Fliesen tools use hand-set, fine diamond grit, eliminating the creation of wear flats.
Reliable and Cost-Effective
Harder, H-bond metal formulation Fliesen tools have been specifically engineered to efficiently dress durable silicon carbide and ceramic wheels. Our new Furioso Fliesen tools have a unique bond system developed for optimal performance when dressing Quantum (NQ) ceramic wheels. W-bond Fliesen tools are designed for conventional aluminum oxide wheels.
Fliesen Tool Configurations
Fliesen tools are available in two basic tool configurations. The most common is a plate configuration, which is somewhat rectangular-shaped with a mounting hole. Fliesen Shank Tool configurations are plates mounted in shanks of varying sizes and shapes. Most grinding machines accommodate one or the other tool configuration. To find the correct tool configuration for your machine, check the existing dressing tool, refer to the Tools by Machine Type Index in this catalog, or consult your grinding machine manual.
MATCH THE CORRECT FLIESEN TOOL TO YOUR GRINDING WHEEL ABRASIVE
Use Fliesen tools with W-bond specifications for aluminum oxide wheels. W-bonded tools have the standard matrix of metal surrounding the diamonds. When dressing more durable abrasive wheels, such as silicon carbide and ceramic, use our H-bonded tools, or our new Furioso tools for Quantum and other ceramic wheels, which are harder and more durable. Markings on the tool indicate the tool’s bond matrix. Use the right bond matrix for your abrasive application, as each is specifically engineered to perform best on the abrasive it was designed for. The catalog product charts are categorized by abrasive and appropriate bond.
FLIESEN TOOL MOUNTING GUIDELINES
1. Be sure to mount the tool correctly. Tool contact surface should be perpendicular to wheel.
2. Mount tool with diamond on trailing edge whenever possible as shown below.
RECOMMENDED DRESSING PARAMETERS
There are three elements to proper dressing. Dresser Infeed is the amount of material the tool takes off per dress pass. Dress Traverse Rate is the speed at which the tool moves across the wheel. The third element is the Number of Passes across the wheel. We recommend the following:
1. Dresser Infeed
Dresser Infeed (amount tool moves into wheel) = .0005″ to .0015″ (.012mm – .038mm) for aluminum oxide wheels. Reduce by 25% when dressing silicon carbide or ceramic wheels.
2. Dress Traverse Rate
Select a Lead Value based on desired Surface Finish and run the formula below.
FINISH LEAD VALUE (PER WHEEL REVOLUTIONS)
For Coarse Finish (approx. 64 rms) .023″ to .030″ (.58mm – .76mm)
For Medium Finish (approx. 32 rms) .013″ to .022″ (.33mm – .57mm)
For Fine Finish (approx 16 rms) .006″ to .012″ (.15mm – .33mm)
DRESS TRAVERSE FORMULA:
Lead Value x Wheel Speed (RPM) = Inches/Minutes (mm/Min)
3. Number of Passes
One is required. Take more as needed to restore form or finish. Dress passes should always remove material from the wheel. If your tool is not cutting the wheel, it is dulling the wheel. Avoid dry or dead dress passes which do not remove wheel material.
MAXIMIZING TOOL LIFE AND EFFECTIVENESS
The goal of dressing is to maximize the wheel’s sharpness – for maximum metal removal when grinding. This is best accomplished through disciplined dressing speeds and feeds. Taking too much off per dress pass, and/or moving the tool too slowly across the wheel will cause the Fliesen tool to overheat, breakdown and wear prematurely. To maximize the tool’s effectiveness, increase the dress traverse rate as high as possible while maintaining part print surface finish requirements.
TOOL BREAK-IN
The diamonds in new Fliesen tools are often covered by the metal surrounding them and should undergo a break-in process before production dressing. This process ensures that the effective diamond layer is properly exposed. This is achieved by taking 3 – 5 dress passes at .005″ depth of cut (on wheel radius) at normal dress traverse rates.
Because the diamonds are set at a slight angle, it is normal for some diamonds to remain buried in the metal after the break-in and during production dressing.
COOLANT SPECIFICATIONS
Fliesen tools should be used with coolant whenever possible, to avoid overheating and shortening tool life. We recommend at least a .50″ (12.7mm) diameter stream of steady coolant be positioned so that the air barrier surrounding the wheel “pulls” the coolant (through the dressing action). A coolant velocity of 3% to 5% faster than the wheel’s surface feet per minute works well, or enough pressure to penetrate the air barrier surrounding the wheel as it spins.
RADIUS DRESSING CAPABILITIES
For most angle-head truing and dressing applications, Fliesen tools can provide uniform and consistent radius-generation second only to chisel and cone point type tools. When dressing very intricate forms, tool selection should be driven by the smallest concave or fillet radius needed to generate the desired radii, rather than wheel grit size. Refer to the chart below for radius dressing capabilities by diamond size.
January 27, 2011
Stacking Boxes Router Bit Set
Amana Tool, manufacturer of industrial-quality carbide-tipped, solid carbide and replacement carbide cutting tools, today announced the availability of a router bit set for constructing a set of stacking boxes. With the four-piece set created in partnership with master craftsman Lonnie Bird, professional woodworkers and hobbyists can easily create a set of two attractive stacking wood storage boxes in as little as a weekend.
The set contains popular router bit profiles that are great additions to any woodworker’s toolbox and can be used for a number of other applications once the stacking boxes project is finished.
Included in Amana’s unique set are four multi-use router bits – molding (#54286), straight plunge (#45446), beading (#56172) and ogee (#56210) – step-by-step instructions and two decorative solid brass knobs. Lonnie Bird designed the stacking box project to reflect traditional-looking profiles that are often seen in window casings and molding. When making the stacking boxes, the ogee bit is used to create a decorative ogee profile on the base of each box. The molding router bit features a two-flute design wit a ball bearing guide to create rule joints with perfectly matched profiles for the box lids. With the beading bit, woodworkers can form decorative profiles as part of the boxes’ “step” design without constructing complex joints.
“I designed this project for woodworkers of all skill levels who want to tackle a satisfying weekend project,” said Bird. “With Amana’s stacking box set, users can learn techniques that can easily be transferred to other projects that are aesthetically pleasing and last for generations – just like their tools.”
The cutting edges of all pieces in the collection are made of an Amana-exclusive carbide grade that delivers the highest quality of cut, maximum cutting efficiency and extended tool life in solid wood materials. The stacking box set (item #58110) is available through Amana’s authorized distributor General Cutting Tools located in Chicago for $146.30 USD. The set includes four router bits, step-by-step how to instructions from Lonnie Bird to create a set of two stacking boxes, including full-color pictures, and two solid decorative brass knobs.
General Cutting Tools is an Amana Tool master distributor. We sell to the public as well as companies. Give us a call and we can help you with your next project.
For more information about the Stacking Boxes Router Bit Set
visit www.amanatool.com/stackingboxes
January 3, 2011
Amana Non-stick Industrial Saw Blades
Amana Tool has expanded their A.G.E. line with a collection of ArmorMax coated non-stick industrial saw blades.
Amana Tool, manufacturers of industrial-quality carbide-tipped, solid carbide and replacement carbide cutting tools, announced a new collection of A.G.E.™ saw blades that feature an A.G.E.-exclusive ArmorMAX™ non-stick coating to reduce friction, provide smooth cuts, prevent rust and improve overall blade life. A.G.E. non-stick blades are designed for crosscut, miter, and general rip and cut applications in materials such as hard and soft wood, laminates, veneered plywood and chipboard.
Amana ArmorMAX
The new line contains eight of the most popular A.G.E. saw blade sizes in thin- and full-kerf designs that are ideal for use in miter saws, sliding compound miter saws, radial arm saws and table saws, giving woodworkers and cabinetmakers access to industrial-quality saw blades both on the job site and in the shop. The thin-kerf miter and sliding compound miter blades are ideal for cutting picture frame and molding stock. Included in the ArmorMAX saw blade line is the Finito™, a series of low-noise crosscut blades that delivers extremely smooth, clean cuts when crosscutting hard and soft woods. The Finito is also suitable for veneered plywood and chipboard.
The ArmorMAX saw blade manufacturing process begins with laser-cutting the bodies from virgin steel, which are then annealed and roll tensioned. Carbide tips are brazed onto the plates using an ultra-strength tri-foil bonding material consisting of silver and copper, then the blades are coated in ArmorMAX, Amana’s exclusive PTFE non-stick coating. Finally, the carbide tips are ground to Amana’s strict specifications, enhancing the blades’ excellent cutting performance. The non-stick A.G.E. blades also feature laser cut expansion slots and stabilizer vents that reduce noise, minimize vibrations and prevent heat buildup and blade warping. Each step in the manufacturing process is computer-controlled and monitored by sophisticated inspection equipment to assure the tightest tolerances and superior quality.
“We recognized a need within our A.G.E. line for a coated saw blade that provides enhanced performance while extending blade life,” said Frank Misiti, Amana Tool technical director. “Our new non-stick collection answers this need with high-quality saw blades at the best possible prices for professional woodworkers and cabinetmakers. Our top-quality, German-manufactured saw blades are built on Amana Tool’s reputation for high quality and superior performance standards.”
A.G.E. ArmorMAX blades are available in 10″ and 12″ diameters, including the Finito (10″, item MD10-800R; 12″ item MD12-960R). Prices for the ArmorMAX blades start at $60.98 USD per blade; Finito blades start at $71.63 USD per blade.
To view the complete line of A.G.E. ArmorMAX blades, visit
http://www.agecuttingtools.com/armormax
About Amana Tool
An industry leader for more than 35 years, Amana Tool specializes in solid carbide, carbide insert and carbide-tipped cutting tools for the woodworking, plastics and aluminum industries. Amana Tool’s full line of industrial-quality woodworking tools includes saw blades, router bits, shaping cutters, boring bits and more for wood, plastics and aluminum. The company was founded in 1972 and has corporate headquarters in Farmingdale, N.Y.
