metal cutting question

[pike3e]

I am building some additional dies for my hydraulic press and am ordering the metal tomorrow. I have access to a 14 inch abrasive cutoff saw. Will this handle 1 inch square stock, 1 inch by two inch rectangle stock and 3/8 by four inch plate? or should I pay to have the cuts made at the metal supplier? Optinions appreciated.

Thanks

John

 

[silver_pilate]

I don't see why not. I have cut 1" round on a cut off saw no problem whatsoever. Just make sure on the plate that the stock is secured so it doesn't shift and shatter the disc.

--nathan

 

[deker]

As long as the saw will clear that 4" wide piece standing on edge you'll be fine. I've never seen a 14" chop saw that wouldn't....

-d

 

[Satrang]

With the chop saw you run a good risk of burning the steel unless you are water cooled and running slow. Have it cut on a good band saw and you will have no issues.

 

[Mike Turner]

A chop saw will handle that fine, I sometimes use mine to cut damascus billets that air hardened on me and they are usually 2" - 3" square. I find a chop saw is not very accurate as the disc will wonder a bit, I prefer to use my bandsaw.