TPI/ feed rates for cutting aluminum on a bandsaw ?
The rule is 3 teeth in the cut, so for 1/4" wall you'd need at least 12 tpi, can
probably get away with 10.
For 1½" plate, however, you'd want 2 tpi, a real difference.
Normal speed for a bandsaw blade on aluminum is 800 sfpm. Feed rate is whatever
your saw can handle, depends on the saw.
GWE
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