Starrett 17587 Welded Bandsaw Blade 11 Ft 5-8 Tpi Bi-metal

Product Description

The STARRETT 17587 is a welded bi-metal bandsaw blade engineered for cutting ferrous and non-ferrous metals in industrial and professional shop environments. It measures 11 feet in length and 3/4 inch in width with a blade thickness of 0.035 inches. The tooth edge is high speed steel M42 grade, a cobalt-enriched alloy that holds an edge under heat and friction. Variable pitch tooth spacing at 5-8 TPI reduces harmonic vibration during the cut and helps prevent tooth stripping on irregular workpieces. The raker tooth set and positive rake angle promote aggressive, controlled chip removal. Licensed metalworking professionals and experienced fabricators are the typical end users.

This blade is suited for contour cutting operations on both ferrous metals such as steel and iron, and non-ferrous metals such as aluminum, brass, and copper. The flexible back type allows the blade to track smoothly around bandsaw wheels during contour work without fatigue cracking. It is a practical choice for metal fabrication shops, maintenance facilities, and production environments where a single blade must handle a variety of material types and section thicknesses. The Intenss series designation indicates this is a high-performance production-grade blade, not a general-purpose wood cutting blade.

Key Features

• M42 high speed steel teeth with cobalt content for extended cutting life in tough metals
• Variable pitch 5-8 TPI reduces vibration and minimizes tooth stripping on uneven sections
• Raker tooth set with positive rake angle for aggressive chip clearance
• Flexible back construction supports contour cutting without premature blade fatigue
• Welded construction for continuous-loop installation on vertical or horizontal bandsaws
• Rated for both ferrous and non-ferrous metal applications

Compatibility

Designed for vertical or horizontal metal-cutting bandsaws that accept an 11-foot blade length with a 3/4-inch width. Verify your machine's wheel diameter and blade guide spacing before installation to confirm this length and width are within the saw's rated range.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or maintenance technician familiar with bandsaw blade tensioning and tracking procedures. Disconnect and lock out power to the saw before removing the old blade or mounting the new one. Set blade tension and tracking per the saw manufacturer's specifications before running the blade under load. Break in a new bi-metal blade by starting at a reduced feed rate for the first few cuts to seat the tooth geometry and reduce the risk of early tooth failure.