Metal Bandsaw
Bandsaw for Metal
A bandsaw is a saw with a long, sharp blade consisting of a continuous band of toothed metal stretched between two wheels to cut material. The blade itself can come in a variety of sizes and tooth pitches, which enables the machine to Design Futures highly versatile and able to cut a wide variety of materials including wood, metal and plastic. This bandsaw is for metal.
A bandsaw is a saw with a long, sharp blade consisting of a continuous band of toothed metal stretched between two wheels to cut material. The blade itself can come in a variety of sizes and tooth pitches, which enables the machine to Design Futures highly versatile and able to cut a wide variety of materials including wood, metal and plastic. This bandsaw is for metal.
Required Badge
To gain access to this machine you must complete one of the below badges.
Suitable Materials
- Metal
- Mild Steel
- Non-Ferrous Metals
Process
- Cutting
Machine Locations
| Makerspace | Facility | Make | Model | Work area | Number of machines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design Futures Lab | Metal Workshop | FUHO | VBS 1610 | 550mm x 600mm | 1 |
| Engineering Makerspaces | James N. Kirby Makerspace | FUHO | VBS 1408 | Table Size: 500 x 500mm | 1 |
| Engineering Makerspaces | James N. Kirby Makerspace | FUHO | VBS 1610 | 550mm x 600mm | 1 |
| Engineering Makerspaces | James N. Kirby Makerspace | HAFCO | BS-912 | Cutting Capacity: 230 x 178mm | 1 |
| The Making Centre | The Toolroom - Metal Workshop | Speeder | KB-45 | 1 |