Value Collection 5-747-297 Slitting Slotting Saw 8 in 48T Hss

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 5-747-297 is an 8-inch diameter slitting and slotting saw designed for precision cutting operations on milling machines and arbor-driven setups. Built from high-speed steel (HSS) with a bright, uncoated finish, the blade measures 3/16 inches thick and seats on a 1-inch arbor hole with a keyway. With 48 straight-configured teeth and a right-hand cutting direction, it delivers clean, controlled slots and slits in ferrous and non-ferrous materials. Concave-ground side faces reduce friction and blade deflection during the cut. This saw weighs 2.35 pounds and is sold individually.

This slitting and slotting saw is suited for job shop, toolroom, and production machining environments where accurate slotting, slitting, or parting operations are required. It is typically mounted on a horizontal milling machine or vertical mill with an appropriate arbor setup. Machinists and tool-and-die trades use this style of saw when cutting keyways, slots, or thin sections in metal workpieces. The straight tooth configuration is appropriate for general-purpose slotting across a range of metal materials.

Key Features

• 8-inch blade diameter with a blade diameter tolerance of plus 0.0150 inches
• 3/16-inch blade thickness with a thickness tolerance of plus 0.001 inches
• 1-inch arbor hole diameter with keyway for positive drive engagement; arbor hole tolerance of plus 0.001 inches
• 48 straight teeth in a right-hand cutting direction
• Concave-ground side faces reduce side friction and binding during cuts
• High-speed steel construction, bright/uncoated finish for general-purpose use

Compatibility

Designed as a standard-arbor slitting and slotting saw compatible with horizontal or vertical milling machine setups using a 1-inch arbor with keyway drive.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist following safe machine tool practices. Ensure the milling machine is fully powered down and locked out before mounting or removing the saw blade. Confirm the arbor, spacers, and draw-in bolt are properly torqued per the machine manufacturer's specifications before operation. Always verify blade rotation direction matches the machine spindle direction prior to engaging the cut.