Glossary Terms​

Hook Tooth

A hook tooth is a type of tooth geometry found on band saw blades, characterized by a deep gullet, a positive rake angle, and large,

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Clearance Angle

The clearance angle, also known as the relief angle, is the angle between the back edge of a band saw tooth and the trailing edge

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Relief Angle

The relief angle, also known as the clearance angle, is the angle between the trailing edge of a cutting tool’s tooth (such as a band

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Slab Milling

Slab Milling is a milling operation that produces a flat surface parallel to the axis of rotation of the cutting tool. It is performed on

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Bandsaw

A band saw is a power-driven cutting tool that uses a continuous loop of toothed metal blade to make precise cuts in various materials such

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Zero Clearance Insert

A zero clearance insert, also known as a throat plate, is an accessory used in band saws and other cutting tools to replace the standard

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