{"product_id":"starrett-16280-welded-bandsaw-blade-6-10-tpi-bi-metal","title":"Starrett 16280 Welded Bandsaw Blade 6-10 Tpi Bi-metal","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe STARRETT 16280 is a welded bi-metal bandsaw blade built for continuous cutting of steel, stainless steel, exotic steel, and non-ferrous metals. It measures 7 feet 9-3\/4 inches in length and 1\/2 inch in width with a blade thickness of 0.035 inches. The variable-pitch tooth configuration runs 6 to 10 TPI, reducing vibration and harmonics during cuts. High-speed steel M42 teeth are set in a raker pattern with a positive rake angle, delivering aggressive stock removal while maintaining edge life on tough materials. This blade is a fit for production shops, metal fabrication operations, and maintenance trades running vertical or horizontal band saws.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 16280 belongs to the Starrett Intenss PRO-DIE series, designed for contour cutting and straight cutting applications on ferrous and non-ferrous metals. It is well suited for shops cutting structural steel, stainless tube and bar, exotic alloys, and aluminum profiles. The flexible back construction allows the blade to track cleanly around bandsaw wheels without fatigue cracking during extended run cycles. Licensed machinists, millwrights, fabricators, and metal-cutting trade professionals are the primary installers and users of this blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBi-metal construction with M42 high-speed steel teeth for extended cutting life on hard and abrasive metals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariable pitch 6-10 TPI reduces vibration and improves surface finish across varying material cross-sections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaker tooth set with positive rake angle promotes aggressive, efficient chip clearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible back resists fatigue cracking during long cutting cycles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports contour cutting in addition to straight crosscuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with steel, stainless steel, exotic steel, and non-ferrous metal stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for use on bandsaw machines accepting a 7 feet 9-3\/4 inch welded loop blade at 1\/2 inch width. Verify wheel diameter and blade guide specifications on the host machine before installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlade installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or fabricator familiar with bandsaw tensioning and tracking procedures. Power down and lockout the bandsaw completely before removing the old blade or mounting the new one. Wear cut-resistant gloves when handling the coiled blade, as the tooth edge is sharp along its full length. Confirm proper blade tension and tracking alignment per the machine manufacturer guidelines before resuming cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/strong\u003e: 7 feet 9-3\/4 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Width\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1\/2 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.035 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeeth Per Inch (TPI)\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6-10 Variable Pitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bi-Metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTooth Material\u003c\/strong\u003e: High Speed Steel (M42)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTooth Set\u003c\/strong\u003e: Raker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTooth Form\u003c\/strong\u003e: Straight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTooth Rake Angle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Positive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Flexible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e: Intenss PRO-DIE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContour Cutting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial Application\u003c\/strong\u003e: Steel, Stainless Steel, Exotic Steel, Non-Ferrous Metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1.1 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eStandard Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e: STARRETT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 16280\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"STARRETT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51539627278642,"sku":"16280","price":87.17,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/4519\/9983\/files\/9aa75abb83aa93061f818c02dafbf13c_d0000386-37da-4107-993d-c8b2d1b4bf1a.jpg?v=1785843768","url":"https:\/\/voomisupply.com\/products\/starrett-16280-welded-bandsaw-blade-6-10-tpi-bi-metal","provider":"Voomi Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}