Cutting process where the workpiece is cut by chip breaking with a serrated blade. Beskrivning The process The workpiece is clamped and processed by a serrated blade [1] fed through the workpiece. The teeth of the blade remove material by chip breaking. Usually cutting fluid is supplied for cooling the process and allowing higher cutting speed. Chip breaking The way in which a chip breaks Read moreCutting fluid Cutting fluid has three main purposes. Cooling, lubrication and removal of chips. Read more Circle sawing Advantages and disadvantages In comparison with alternative methods Simple process Effective process blades are always in contact with the workpiece, straight cut, cut is relatively accurate, relatively smooth surface Cutting depth is limited by the blade radius Saw usually leave remaining metals and plastics burrs