Lenox 1808001 Welded Bandsaw Blade 5-8 Tpi Bi-metal

Product Description

The LENOX 1808001 is a welded bi-metal bandsaw blade engineered for demanding metal-cutting applications in industrial and fabrication environments. Measuring 8 feet 11 inches long, 1 inch wide, and 0.035 inches thick, it features a variable-pitch tooth pattern ranging from 5 to 8 TPI. The blade body is constructed from spring steel backing with M42+ high speed steel teeth set in a Vari-Raker tooth form. This combination delivers consistent chip clearance and reduced vibration across a range of material thicknesses. Licensed machinists, tool-and-die techs, and fabrication professionals working with production bandsaws are the primary installers.

This blade is suited for cutting a broad range of metals in production bandsaw setups, including alloy steel, carbon steel, stainless steel, tool steel, mold steel, bearing steel, titanium, aluminum, and other non-ferrous metals. The variable tooth pitch is especially effective when cutting structural profiles, solids, and tubing where consistent stock thickness changes throughout the cut. It is designed for shop-floor production bandsaws that accept a 1-inch-wide blade loop in the 8 feet 11 inches length.

Key Features

• Bi-metal construction: spring steel back with M42+ high speed steel teeth for extended blade life
• Variable 5 to 8 TPI pitch reduces vibration and improves surface finish on varied cross-sections
• Vari-Raker tooth set minimizes tooth loading and chip packing during cuts
• Positive rake angle promotes aggressive, efficient cutting on hard alloys and titanium
• 0.058-inch kerf width delivers clean, material-efficient cuts
• QXP series designation indicates LENOX performance-grade bandsaw blade line

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style welded replacement blade for production bandsaws accepting a 1-inch-wide blade in the 8 feet 11 inches loop length. Confirmed material applications include alloy steel, aluminum, non-ferrous metal, carbon steel, stainless steel, tool steel, mold steel, bearing steel, and titanium.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or fabrication technician familiar with production bandsaw equipment. Power down and lock out the bandsaw before removing the old blade or installing the new one, following OSHA lockout/tagout procedures. Verify wheel guides, blade guides, and tension settings are appropriate for a 1-inch-wide bi-metal blade before resuming operation. Never exceed the bandsaw manufacturer's rated blade speed for the material being cut.