Most end users need to remove a specified number of square inches per minute of material or cut a certain number of pieces per hour so they can plan and schedule accordingly. When a blade isn’t giving them the square inches needed and they can’t feed the next operation fast enough or are having diffi culty achieving square cuts with a smooth finish, it might be time to upgrade to the next level blade. Cut that material a little bit faster and reduce their cost per cut.

When a machine is at its limit, it is important to consider all the options. Eighty percent of the market is running machines with older technology and the majority of machines are rarely maintained the way they should be. Newer saws have features like better feeding systems with more precise control of the head descent and feed rate; however, a new saw requires a decent investment. When companies are striving to get whatever they can out of the machine on the floor, one thing to consider is the blade.

Wikus offers level 1, 2 and 3 products—great options to match the right blade to your application. The good, better and best. Each blade as you step up to the next level provides unique characteristics and benefits based on the desired result. End users might be limited by their machines capabilities, especially if it’s an older saw that can only handle a certain number of surface feet per minute or has a slower feed system.

A great deal of end users are under utilizing their saws by not considering all the blade options. If a customer is not willing to try out a next-level blade, they’re doing themselves an injustice because there are many ways to improve production and performance.

Determine what you are trying to achieve or improve and address those concerns by selecting the proper blade. Investing in a higher performance saw blade might be the solution to improve production and reduce backlogs.

Talk to your local Wikus Representative and learn more about optimizing your end users cutting needs.