Starrett 15396 Welded Bandsaw Blade 64.5 in 10-14 Tpi

Product Description

The STARRETT 15396 is a welded bi-metal bandsaw blade from the Intenss PRO-DIE series, designed for contour cutting of metal in professional shop and fabrication environments. The blade measures 64.5 inches long and 0.5 inches wide, with a thickness of 0.035 inches. It runs a variable-pitch raker tooth set at 10 to 14 TPI with a positive rake angle, using M42 high speed steel teeth bonded to a flexible back. This combination makes it well-suited for cutting steel, stainless steel, exotic steel, and non-ferrous metal with consistent chip clearance and reduced vibration across varying material cross-sections.

The 15396 is intended for use on vertical or horizontal bandsaws in metalworking shops, maintenance facilities, and light manufacturing environments. The variable pitch pattern reduces harmonic vibration and blade noise, which is especially useful when cutting tubing, structural shapes, or solid bar stock where the tooth-to-material contact changes through the cut. The M42 cobalt high speed steel tooth material holds an edge longer than standard M2 blades when cutting harder alloys and stainless steel. Licensed machinists, tool-and-die technicians, and fabricators are the primary installers and users of this blade.

Key Features

• Bi-metal construction with M42 high speed steel teeth for extended edge life on hard metals
• Variable pitch raker tooth set at 10 to 14 TPI reduces vibration and noise during cuts
• Positive rake angle improves cut efficiency and chip evacuation on steel and stainless
• Flexible back material resists fatigue cracking at blade wheel radius
• Contour cutting capable for curved and radius cuts in metal stock
• Rated for steel, stainless steel, exotic steel, and non-ferrous metal applications

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style welded replacement bandsaw blade for vertical and horizontal metal-cutting bandsaws that accept a 64.5-inch blade length with a 0.5-inch width and 0.035-inch thickness. Confirm wheel spacing, guide clearance, and blade tracking specifications on your saw before installation.

Installation Notes

Blade installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or technician following the saw manufacturer's tensioning and tracking procedures. Power down and lock out the bandsaw before handling or changing the blade. Always wear cut-resistant gloves when handling coiled or uncoiled bandsaw blades. Confirm blade width and thickness are compatible with the guide bearings and blade guards on the specific saw model before tensioning.