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30.04.2026
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Ask a Pro : The Art of Balance : The number of teeth on a CIRCO-Line carbide slitting saw
The Art of Balance: choosing the right number of teeth on a CIRCO-Line carbide slitting saw
In high-precision micromechanics, every detail matters. @Pascal Kohler shares essential advice on selecting the number of teeth on CIRCO-Line carbide slitting saws to achieve the right balance between performance and machining stability.
The pursuit of the right balance:
Choosing the right number of teeth is above all about striking the right balance between performance and reliability. Too many teeth result in too low a feed per tooth and reduce the space available for chip evacuation. As a result, there is an increased risk of heat build-up and clogging.
Conversely, too few teeth can lead to vibrations, negatively affect surface finish quality, and accelerate tool wear.
Expert insight, @Pascal Kohler:
“Tool tooth count must always be adapted to the application. It is not about systematically choosing more or fewer teeth, but about finding the right balance between chip evacuation, cutting stability, and surface finish quality. Depending on the material and machining type, this parameter becomes a key performance lever.”
Real-world results:
An optimised tooth count enables more stable operations, better control of cutting forces, and consistent surface quality, with an overall gain in operational efficiency in daily production.
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