Starrett 15865 Welded Bandsaw Blade 18 Tpi Bi-metal

Product Description

The STARRETT 15865 is a welded bi-metal bandsaw blade engineered for consistent, accurate contour cutting in metalworking applications. It measures 64.5 inches in length and 0.5 inches in width, with a blade thickness of 0.02 inches. The cutting edge features high speed steel teeth set at 18 teeth per inch (TPI) in a constant-pitch, wavy-set configuration with a straight tooth form and straight rake angle. The flexible back construction allows the blade to track smoothly around bandsaw wheels without cracking under repeated flexing. Licensed trades and fabricators working with steel, ferrous metal, and aluminum rely on this blade for repeatable cuts in production and repair environments.

This blade is suited for vertical and horizontal bandsaw applications in commercial fabrication shops, mechanical service facilities, and trade workshops. The constant 18 TPI pitch makes it most effective on thin-walled stock, tubing, and light structural sections in steel, ferrous metals, and aluminum. It is sold as a single welded blade ready for installation without further joining. The Univerz series designation indicates a general-purpose design intended to cover a wide range of material thicknesses and cut types within its rated material applications.

Key Features

• Bi-metal construction with high speed steel teeth for extended cutting life on metal stock
• 18 TPI constant pitch delivers smooth, controlled cuts on thin-walled and light-section material
• Wavy tooth set reduces blade loading and minimizes burr on ferrous and non-ferrous metals
• Flexible back resists fatigue cracking through continuous bandsaw wheel cycling
• Straight tooth form and rake angle suit general-purpose contour cutting across steel, ferrous metal, and aluminum
• Welded blade ships ready to install with no field joining required

Compatibility

Rated for cutting steel, ferrous metal, and aluminum. Designed as a general-purpose replacement or spare welded bandsaw blade for bandsaws accepting a 64.5-inch blade with 0.5-inch width and 0.02-inch thickness.

Installation Notes

Bandsaw blade replacement is typically performed by a qualified machinist or maintenance technician familiar with bandsaw equipment. Disconnect and lock out power to the saw before opening the blade guides or wheel covers. Verify blade tension and guide alignment after installation per the saw manufacturer's specifications. Do not operate the blade above the speed rating appropriate for the material being cut.