Bandsaw blades are typical band-shaped cutting tools that are characterized by their low stiffness and micro-level cutting depth, resulting in distinct wear mechanisms compared to rigid cutting tools. In this study, the wear curve and wear mechanisms of the bandsaw tooth during the bandsawing of Cr12MoV cold-working steel were investigated. The tool life was divided into two stages: a rapid wear stage (Stage I) and a homogeneous wear stage (Stage II). In Stage I, the wear was dominated by chipping, although multiple wear mechanisms were found due to their relatively low manufacturing accuracy compared to rigid cutting tools, which resulted in remarkable differences in the cutting depth of each tooth. In Stage II, abrasive and adhesive wear were the primary wear mechanisms instead of chipping, which was related to the microstructure of Cr12MoV. Furthermore, methods for increasing bandsaw performance were proposed, based on the tooth wear mechanisms.

Bandsaw blades are typical band-shaped cutting tools characterized by low stiffness and micro-level cutting depth, resulting in distinct wear mechanisms compared to rigid cutting tools. In this study, the wear curve and wear mechanisms of bandsaw tooth during the bandsawing of Cr12MoV cold-working steel was investigated. The tool life was divided into two stages: a rapid wear stage (Stage I) and a homogeneous wear stage (Stage II). In Stage I, the wear was dominated by chipping although multiple wear mechanisms were found due to the relatively poor manufacturing accuracy compared to rigid cutting tools, which results in remarkable differences among the cutting depths of individual teeth. In Stage II, abrasive and adhesive wear were the primary wear mechanisms instead of chipping, which was related to the microstructure of Cr12MoV. Furthermore, methods for increasing the bandsaw performance were proposed based on the tooth wear mechanisms.

The band saw blade is distinguished by its multi-point and flexible cutting capability when sawing materials. Its wear form is significantly more intricate than that of traditional cutting tools, such as the lathe tool and the milling cutter. Preliminary experimental observations suggest a close correlation between the wear of band saw blades and the motor current of the driving wheel. Therefore, this study evaluates the wear condition of band saw blades using current signals. A mathematical correlation model was established between the driving wheel motor current signals and the load on the band saw. A comprehensive experimental study was conducted on the band saw blade, encompassing the entire lifecycle of sawing operations. The average wear width of the tooth tip was utilized as an indicator of tooth wear, and an investigation was conducted into the correlation between the driving wheel motor current signals and the wear state. The findings indicated that the driving wheel motor current signals could be utilized to assess the blade wear state with high precision, which would facilitate proactive maintenance and replacement strategies to optimize band saw performance and service life.