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Sawing

With strong investments in the latest equipment, Kloeckner is proud to offer customers expanded sawing capabilities.

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Kloeckner offers wide-ranging sawing capabilities throughout our 40+ footprint of North American service centers. Between our many branches, services, and processes, we stock an endless inventory of standard and custom product, allowing our customers to invoice their entire supply chain through one supplier. If any product isn’t available, it can be processed precisely to customer specification as part of an overall ordering process that includes state-of-the-art logistics services, complete inventory management, and expert consultation throughout. Kloeckner gives customers the most seamless ordering process available.

Products That Undergo Sawing

Special Sawing Equipment

Branches Featuring Sawing

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Industries Served by Sawing

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the difference between a band saw and a miter saw?

    Answer:

    Both are types of power saws that are used for cutting various materials, including carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. However, there are some key differences between these two types.

    A band saw is versatile and uses a continuous loop of toothed blade that rotates around two wheels to make precise cuts in a wide range of materials. The blade is long and narrow, allowing for intricate cuts and tight curves. They can be used to make straight cuts, angled cuts, and curves, and are typically used for cutting thick materials such as metal bars. They can be operated manually or with automatic controls.

    On the other hand, a miter saw is more specialized and is designed to make angled cuts, typically at 45 or 90 degrees. They use a circular blade mounted on a hinged arm that allows the blade to pivot to different angles. The blade is lowered onto the material, making a clean and precise cut. They are commonly used in construction to make precise cuts for framing, molding, and trim work.

    While both saws are powerful and can make cuts in various materials, band saws are versatile and used for a wide range of cuts including straight cuts, angled cuts, and curves, while the mitered variety are designed specifically for making angled cuts at precise angles, and are commonly used in construction for framing, molding, and trim work.

  • What metal types—plate, sheet, beam, channels, angles, bar, pipe, or tube—are sawed?

    Answer:

    Metal sawing is a common process in the metalworking industry, and it can be used to cut a variety of metal types and shapes into custom-sized pieces for different applications. Here are the metal types and shapes that frequently undergo the process:

    1. Plate: Metal plates are commonly sawed to create custom-sized pieces for various applications such as construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure projects.
    2. Sheet: Metal sheets undergo the process to create custom-sized pieces for a range of applications including roofing, siding, and machine enclosures.
    3. Beam: Metal beams are frequently sawed to create custom-sized pieces for structural applications such as building construction and infrastructure projects.
    4. Channels: Metal channels undergo the process to create custom-sized pieces for a range of applications such as framing and support structures.
    5. Angles: Metal angles are often sawed to create custom-sized pieces for various applications such as framing, bracing, and support structures.
    6. Bar: Metal bars are frequently sawed to create custom-sized pieces for a range of applications such as construction, manufacturing, and machine building.
    7. Pipe: Metal pipes are commonly sawed to create custom-sized pieces for various applications such as plumbing, construction, and infrastructure projects.
    8. Tube: Metal tubes are often sawed to create custom-sized pieces for a range of applications such as structural support and construction projects.

    These are just a few examples of the metal types and shapes that can be sawed to create custom-sized pieces for various applications. The specific metal type and shape that is sawed will depend on the requirements of the application, such as the strength, corrosion resistance, and formability required. The thickness and width of the material being sawed are also important factors in determining the feasibility of sawing.

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