Overview
The bimetal band saw blade 11-6″ x 1″ (part number 4179A598) is a precision cutting tool designed for professional metalworking, fabrication, and CNC machining operations. This bimetal construction combines M42 high-speed steel tooth tips with a flexible alloy steel backing, delivering superior durability and heat resistance across a wide range of metal-cutting applications.
Key Features
- M42 Cobalt Tooth Material: 8% cobalt content with tooth hardness HRC67-69 for extended tool life and consistent cutting performance.
- Flexible Alloy Steel Backing: Flexible alloy steel backing material results in blades that are cost effective for most metal sawing applications.
- Versatile Metal Compatibility: Suitable for continuous sawing of almost all types of metal, such as structural steel, weathering steel, alloy steel, bearing steel, stainless steel, heat-resistant steel, aluminum alloy, and die steel.
- Reduced vibration and improved cut quality for precision work.
- Lower cost per cut compared to single-metal blades.
Technical Specifications
- Length: 11-6″
- Width: 1″
- Tooth Material: M42 high-speed steel cobalt
- Backing Material: Spring steel alloy
- Blade Thickness: 0.025″
- Construction: Bimetal welded loop
- Suitable for all standard band saw machines using 11-6″ x 1″ blades
Typical Applications
This bimetal band saw blade is ideal for:
- Cutting structural and alloy steels in manufacturing
- Fabricating stainless steel components
- Aluminum and non-ferrous metal processing
- CNC band saw and manual metal cutting
- Heat-resistant steel and bearing steel applications
- Production job shops and industrial fabrication facilities
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- All standard horizontal and vertical band saws accepting 11-6″ x 1″ blades
- CNC automated band saw systems
- Manual metal cutting band saws
- Industrial metalworking equipment
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
The 4179A598 is a direct replacement for any equivalent 11-6″ x 1″ bimetal band saw blade. Verify compatibility with your specific band saw model and blade specifications before ordering.
Works With
- M42 bimetal blade tooth specifications
- Standard band saw coolant systems
- Blade tensioning and tracking systems on all major band saw brands
- Both manual and CNC-controlled cutting operations
