Metal

band saw blades

 Our name has represented precision
and quality for almost 100 years.

JUNIOR was founded in 1909. Our company originally manufactured

power hacksaw and handsaw blades for metal. Over the course of the
years, we have acquired an excellent reputation in the industry thanks
to our outstanding quality.

Due to changes in cutting technology, we later started manufacturing

metal band saw blades, bimetal band saw blades in particular.
Today, bimetal band saw blades are our main product.

Highly qualified staff, state-of-the-art machinery, and our own

laboratory enable us to continuously enhance the performance
of our products.

Following the development in machine tool technology in respect

of High Speed Cutting we launched a full line of Tungsten Carbide
Tipped band saw blades (HM-Power) manufactured with latest
production technology.

To be able to meet the high requirements of our customers,

we obtained the DIN EN ISO 9002 quality management certification
in 1995 and the DIN EN ISO 9001:2000 certification in 2001.
This is both an incentive and a commitment to offer and supply top
quality.

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Technical Information

Tooth types
To obtain optimum cutting rates, toothing and tooth types are of great
significance. We offer four tooth types to solve your cutting problems.

Normal or standard tooth (N)

With a rake angle of 0°, this tooth type is particularly suited for cutting
short chipping, low alloyed materials, solids in small and medium cross
sections as well as tubes and profiles.

Hook tooth (K)

With a positive rake angle of 10°, the hook tooth has a large, long-drawn-
out chip space. Therefore, it is mostly used for cutting non-ferrous metals,
steels of all kinds, Cr-Ni alloys, and primarily bigger cross sections.

Special toothing (Plus)

This tooth type features varied toothings and an extremely positive rake
angle of 16°, which results in aggressive cutting behaviour of the band saw
blade. Therefore, it is well suited for cutting stainless and acid resisting steels.

Novum tooth
This tooth type has ground tooth tips with a chamfered, non-set precutter
and two set finishing cutters and is manufactured with a positive rake
angle of 10° or 16°. Its particular tooth geometry allows economic cutting
of high and highest alloyed steels with bimetal band saw blades.

Toothing

Standard toothing with regular pitches Combi toothing

Standard toothing is characterized by the same space Combi toothing has varying spaces between the tooth tips
between the individual teeth. It is particularly well suited within a group of teeth. This allows cutting larger cross sec-
for low alloyed materials of solids in small and medium tions with the same blade and reduces vibrations in length-
cross sections as well as thin walled tubes and profiles. wise and transverse direction.

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Tooth Settings
The tooth setting of the band saw blade is necessary to achieve free cutting
of the blade during the cutting process. The individual teeth are set out of
the band saw blade level to the right and left, forming a cutting channel
wider than the thickness of the band saw blade to avoid blade binding.

We offer the following tooth settings for various applications:

Standard set
The individual teeth are set in right-left-straight sequence.
This tooth setting is often used in combination with standard toothing but
also in combination with Novum or Plus toothing.

Right left set

This tooth setting is particularly efficient with easy to cut materials such as
non-ferrous metals, plastics and wood.

Wave set
The set sequence is waved.

Group set
Two teeth set to the right are followed by two teeth set to the left while
one tooth remains straight. This tooth setting was developed for low
vibration cutting of thin material cross sections, such as tubes and profiles.

Combi set
With the set sequence of this tooth setting, several teeth in a row are set
th th th
to either the right or the left while only few teeth (e.g. each 5 , 7 or 9 tooth)
remain straight. Thus, this setting has more cutting tooth edges and less chip-
removing tooth tips. The combi toothing reduces vibrations, which otherwise
occur when cutting with unvarying tooth spaces. We deliver the combi tooth
with a positive rake angle of 10° for solids in larger cross sections and with a rake
angle of 0° for smaller cross sections, profiles and bundle cutting.

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Our product range

Band saw blades bimetal M 42

This band saw blade consists of two Up to 20 mm
materials: the tooth tips are made of Standard toothing with regular pitches
alloyed HSS (high speed steel) with 8% Teeth per
Width inch 3 4 6 8 10 14
cobalt while the support band is made and thickness

of high-alloyed spring band steel. 6 x 0,6 mm K

After heat treatment, the wear-resisting 6 x 0,9 mm K N N
tooth tips have a hardness of approx. 10 x 0,6 mm K
67 - 68 HRc. The high speed steel is con- 10 x 0,9 mm K K N N N
nected to the support band through 13 x 0,6 mm K N N
state-of-the-art technology. 13 x 0,9 mm K K K N N N
20 x 0,9 mm K K N

Recommended use Combi toothing

Teeth per
Width inch 3/4 4/6 5/8 6/10 8/12 10/14
For cutting all usual types of steel up and thickness

to a hardness of 45 HRc.
6 x 0,6 mm N
6 x 0,9 mm N
10 x 0,6 mm N
Delivery forms 10 x 0,9 mm N
13 x 0,6 mm N N N
Coils of 30 m 13 x 0,9 mm N
(6 x 0,6 mm up to 20 x 0,9 mm)
20 x 0,9 mm K N N N N
Coils of approx. 50-75-100 m
depending on band width
welded loops
From 27 mm
Standard toothing with regular pitches
Teeth per
Width
and thickness
inch 0,75 1,25 2 3 4 6 8 10 14
27 x 0,9 mm K N/K N/K N/K N N N
34 x 1,1 mm K K N/K N/K N N N
41 x 1,3 mm K K K K
54 x 1,3 mm K
54 x 1,6 mm K K K
67 x 1,6 mm K K K
80 x 1,6 mm K K

Combi toothing
Teeth per
Width
and thickness
inch 0,75/1,25 1,1/1,6 1,5/2 2/3 3/4 4/5 4/6 5/6 5/8 6/10 8/12 10/14
27 x 0,9 mm K N/K K N/K K N N N N
34 x 1,1 mm K N/K K N/K K N N N
41 x 1,3 mm K K K K N/K N N
54 x 1,3 mm K K K K K K
54 x 1,6 mm K K K K K K K K
67 x 1,6 mm K K K K K
80 x 1,6 mm K K K K
= can also be delivered as wide-set (only K)

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Band saw blades bimetal M 42 Novum

This band saw blade is a further develop- Available tooth pitches
ment of the JUNIOR bimetal band saw
Standard toothing Combi toothing
blade M 42. Thanks to a downstream Teeth per
grinding process, the band has teeth Width
and thickness
inch 1,25 2 3 4 0,75/1,25 1,1/1,6 1,5/2 2/3 3/4 4/5
with very exacting height tolerances. 27 x 0,9 mm X X X
The pre- and finishing cutter geometry 34 x 1,1 mm X X X X X
results in a better chip division and 41 x 1,3 mm X X X X X X X
more reliable free cutting of the blade. 54 x 1,3 mm X X
Due to its special tooth geometry, this 54 x 1,6 mm X X X X X
band saw blade replaces HSS quality
67 x 1,6 mm X X X X
M 51, which is occasionally used.
80 x 1,6 mm X

Recommended use Delivery forms

This band saw blade is particularly suited for cutting high and highest Coils of approx. 50-75-100 m
alloyed steels, such as austenitic steels (for example stainless steels), depending on band width
heat resistant alloys, titanium, nimonic alloy, Hastelloy, and Inconel. welded loops

Band saw blades bimetal Matrix 2

Apart from our standard quality M 42, Available tooth pitches
we produce the HSS quality Matrix 2.
Standard toothing Combi toothing
This quality is characterized by small- Teeth per
grained carbides, which results in high Width
and thickness
inch 6 8 10 14 5/8 6/10 8/12 10/14
toughness of tooth tips with a good 13 x 0,6 mm K N N N N N
capacity of resistance to wear. 20 x 0,9 mm N N N N N
27 x 0,9 mm N N N N N N N

Recommended use Delivery forms

This quality is particularly well suited for vibration prone cutting of thin- Coils of 30 m or approx. 100 m
walled tubes and profiles as well as bundle cutting. The cobalt content depending on band width
of 8% also ensures thermal resistance to wear. welded loops

Band saw blades bimetal M 42 Plus

A style like Bi M 42 but with a positive Available tooth pitches
rake angle of the tooth tips of 16°.
Combi toothing
This rake angle leads to an aggressive Teeth per
cut of the band saw blade resulting in Width
and thickness
inch 0,75/1,25 1,1/1,6 1,5/2 2/3 3/4
easier cutting. 27 x 0,9 mm X
34 x 1,1 mm X X
41 x 1,3 mm X X X
54 x 1,6 mm X X X X
67 x 1,6 mm X X X X
80 x 1,6 mm X X

Recommended use Delivery forms

Therefore particularly suited for cutting Coils of approx. 50-75-100 m
stainless and acid-resisting steels. depending on band width
welded loops.
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Band saw blades bimetal M 42 Novum-Plus

This quality combines the benefits of the Available tooth pitches
M 42 NOVUM band saw blade with those
Combi toothing
of the PLUS blade, resulting in quieter
Teeth per
cutting and a smooth cut surface. Width
and thickness
inch 0,75/1,25 1,1/1,6 1,5/2 2/3 3/4
34 x 1,1 mm X X
41 x 1,3 mm X X X
54 x 1,6 mm X X X X
67 x 1,6 mm X X X
80 x 1,6 mm X X

Recommended use Delivery forms

For highest alloyed and stainless steels, heat-resistant alloys, Coils of approx. 50-75-100 m,
nickel alloys and titanium. depending on band width
welded loops.

HM-Power Combi toothing

Teeth per
Width
and thickness
inch 2 3 0,75/1,25 1,1/1,6 1,5/2 2/3 3/4
The JUNIOR-HM Power band saw blade
20 x 0,9 mm X
with non-set tungsten carbide tipped
27 x 0,9 mm X
tooth tips is very heat- and wear-resistant
in the tooth tips. The backing material is 34 x 1,1 mm X X X
highly flexible, offering good precondi- 41 x 1,3 mm X X X
tions for best cutting rates at highest 54 x 1,6 mm X X X
economic efficiency. 67 x 1,6 mm X X X
80 x 1,6 mm X X

Recommended use Delivery forms

For hardened steels up to 63 HRc, titanium alloys, Coils of approx. 50-75 m
non-ferrous metals and non-metallic materials. depending on band width
welded loops.

TCG-Special
This band saw blade consists of a highly Type
Width and Distance of D = continuously
flexible support band upon which a large thickness segments / mm gritted
number of tungsten carbide grains have 6 x 0,50 mm 8 D
been applied. We offer a continuously 10 x 0,65 mm 12 D
gritted type (D), and an intermittently
13 x 0,50 mm 12 D
gritted type (U) where the grains have
13 x 0,65 mm 12 D
been applied to individual segments.
20 x 0,80 mm 12 D
25 x 0,90 mm 12 D
Recommended use 25 x 1,10 mm 12 D
32 x 0,90 mm 14 D
For cables, wires, tires, composites, 32 x 1,10 mm 14 D Delivery forms
ceramic materials and very hard, abrasive 38 x 1,10 mm 14 D
and laminated materials. coils of 76,25 m (250 ft)

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Carbon band saw blades

Original Swedish steel (flexback)
standard toothing with regular pitches
Teeth per
with hardened tooth tips (approx. 64- Width
and thickness
inch 2 3 4 6 8 10 14 18 24

65 HRc) and flexible backing material. 6 x 0,65 mm K N/K N N N N N

The pin-point structure ensures evenly 8 x 0,65 mm K N/K N N N N N
distributed carbides and thus high 10 x 0,65 mm K N/K N N N N N
resistance to wear. 13 x 0,65 mm K K N/K N N N N N
16 x 0,80 mm K N/K N N N N N N
20 x 0,80 mm K K N N N N N N
25 x 0,90 mm K K N/K N N N N N

Recommended use Delivery forms

Non-ferrous materials, non-alloyed and low alloyed Coils of 30 m up to approx. 100 m,
steels as well as plastics and wood. depending on band width
welded loops

Carbon band saw blades

Swedish Special steel (hardback)

standard toothing with regular pitches

Specially developed special steel Width
Teeth per
inch 2 3 4 6 8 10 14 18 24
and thickness
(higher alloyed tool steel) with a tooth
6 x 0,65 mm K N/K N N N N N
tip hardness of approx. 64-65 HRc and
8 x 0,65 mm N/K N N N N N
hardened and tempered backing material.
Therefore increased cutting rates and 10 x 0,65 mm K N/K N N N N N
better edge retention. 13 x 0,65 mm K K N/K N N N N N
16 x 0,80 mm K N/K N N N N N
20 x 0,80 mm K K N N N N N
25 x 0,90 mm N/K N/K N N N

Recommended use Delivery forms

Better quality compared with the original Swedish steel quality, Coils of 30 m to approx. 100 m,
therefore suited for universal workshop use. depending on band width
welded loops

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Technical information

Cutting speed and feed rate

These two components determine
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the cutting rate provided in cm /min.

The cutting speed The feed

(band speed) depends on tensile strength, type and cross
section of the material to be cut. For higher tensile strength
you have to choose a lower cutting speed. Smaller cross
sections can be cut with a higher cutting speed than larger
cross sections.
(cutting pressure) depends on the cross section of the
material. For larger material cross sections you need a high
cutting pressure. Thin-walled tubes and profiles as well as
sharp edges are cut with low pressure and if possible with
constant feed.

The following table shows cutting rates as a function

of the material to be cut.

Cutting speed Cutting rate in cm2/min for dimensions of (mm)

Material in m/min
25 ø 50 ø 75 ø 100 ø 150 ø 200 ø

Construction steel - machining steel 80 - 90 25 - 35 40 - 50 50 - 60 55 - 70 70 - 90 75 - 85

Case hardened steels - steels for hardening and tempering 45 - 75 20 - 25 25 - 35 30 - 40 35 - 50 40 - 60 40 - 50

Non-alloyed tool steels - roller bearing steels 40 - 60 20 - 25 25 - 35 30 - 35 30 - 40 40 - 50 40 - 50

Alloyed tool steels - high speed steels 30 - 40 15 - 20 20 - 25 25 - 30 30 - 35 30 - 35 30 - 35

stainless steels* 20 - 35 10 - 15 15 - 20 15 - 20 15 - 20 15 - 20 15 - 20

Heat - resistant steels* - high temperature alloy steels* 15 - 25 5 - 10 5 - 10 7 - 13 5 - 15 5 - 15 5 - 15

*For these qualities we recommend our band saw blades NOVUM and PLUS with their specific tooth types.

Break-in procedures
To obtain full service life we recommend that you break in the
band saw blade in a controlled way. Determine the correct cut-
ting speed and feed (see above) as a function of the dimension
of the material to be cut. Start with 70% of the regular cutting
speed and 50% of the regular feed rate.
After cutting 400-600 cm2 (approx. 20 x 30 cm or 15 x 40 cm),
increase the feed rate slowly to the rate determined previously.

Safety instructions
For your own safety, please follow these safety instruction while
you are working with JUNIOR metal band saw blades:

Always wear safety glasses and gloves when unpacking and

installing the band saw blades.
Turn off the machine at the main switch when performing repairs.
Follow the safety instructions of the machine manufacturer.

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Important information for the correct use

of bimetal band saw blades
Toothing recommendation Standard toothing Combi toothing

for solid materials Material cross section Toothing Material cross section Toothing
bis 10 mm 14 ZpZ bis 25 mm 10/14 ZpZ
Combi toothing increases the area of 10 - 30 mm 10 ZpZ 15 - 40 mm 8/12 ZpZ
application and reduces vibration.
30 - 50 mm 8 ZpZ 25 - 50 mm 6/10 ZpZ
50 - 80 mm 6 ZpZ 35 - 70 mm 5/8 ZpZ
80 - 120 mm 4 ZpZ 40 - 90 mm 5/6 ZpZ
120 - 200 mm 3 ZpZ 50 - 120 mm 4/6 o. 4/5 ZpZ
200 - 400 mm 2 ZpZ 80 - 180 mm 3/4 o. 4/5 ZpZ
300 - 700 mm 1,25 ZpZ 130 - 350 mm 2/3 ZpZ
>600 mm 0,75 ZpZ 150 - 450 mm 1,5/2 ZpZ
200 - 600 mm 1,1/1,6 ZpZ
>500 mm 0,75/1,25 ZpZ

Toothing recommendation Wall Outside diameter of tube (D) in mm

thickness
for tubes (S) in mm Toothing (Z) in tpi

20 40 60 80 100 120 150 200 300 500

With thin tubes (up to a wall thickness of
approx. 8 mm), use toothing with 0° rake 2 14 10/14 10/14 10/14 10/14 8/12 8/12 8/12 8/12 5/8
angle if possible. 3 14 10/14 10/14 8/12 8/12 8/12 8/12 6/10 6/10 5/8
4 10/14 10/14 8/12 8/12 8/12 6/10 6/10 5/8 5/8 4/6
5 10/14 10/14 8/12 8/12 6/10 6/10 5/8 4/6 4/6 4/6
6 10/14 8/12 8/12 6/10 6/10 5/8 5/8 4/6 4/6 4/6
8 10/14 8/12 8/12 6/10 5/8 5/8 4/6 4/6 4/6 4/6
10 _ 8/12 6/10 5/8 4/6 4/6 4/6 4/6 4/6 4/5
12 _ 8/12 6/10 4/6 4/6 4/6 4/6 4/6 4/6 4/5
15 _ 8/12 6/10 4/6 4/6 4/6 4/6 4/5 4/5 4/5
20 _ _ 4/6 4/6 4/6 4/6 4/5 4/5 4/5 3/4
30 _ _ _ 4/6 4/6 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5 2/3
50 _ _ _ _ _ _ 4/5 3/4 2/3 2/3
80 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 3/4 2/3 2/3
>100 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 2/3 1,5/2

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Order information

Please provide the following information when ordering band saw blades:

Quantity Example of an order

Product name Junior Bi M 42
Blade size: length x width x thickness 2850 x 27 x 0,9 mm
Toothing (tpi = teeth per inch) 4/6
Tooth types, if various types are offered N

If you have problems selecting the proper band saw blade or toothing,
please ask us for a cutting recommendation.
To do so, we need the following information:

Name of material to be cut, including German DIN material no. if possible

Diameter (for tubes: diameter and wall thickness)
Form of material (round, square, tubes, profiles, etc.)
Condition of the material surface (rolled, forged, cast, drawn, bright)
Type of cut (single, layer or bundle cutting)
For layer and bundle cutting provide number of layers and pieces
Blade dimensions
Type of machine

Other products from our product range:

Power hacksaw blades
Handsaw blades for metal

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Metallsägenwerk
C. Mesenhöller GmbH & Co.

Company Location:
Auf dem Knapp 42
D-42855 Remscheid
Germany
Mailing Address:
Postfach 10 04 09
D-42804 Remscheid
Germany
Telephone +49 (0) 21 91 / 3 73 05
Telefax +49 (0) 21 91 / 3 73 599
E-mail:info@juniorsaegen.de
www.juniorsaegen.de

Sales Department:
Management
Contact Domestic Sales
Contact Export
Tel. +49 (0) 21 91 / 3 73 550
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