1070 – 01 – Why Use Cutting Fluid?

Cutting fluid is essential to any band saw operation. It’s used to stop heat generated by the cutting process from damaging the blade or warping your workpiece. The right cutting fluid will help your shop complete jobs efficiently and avoid additional replacement expenses.

Cutting fluid serves two main purposes in a cutting operation:

First, it carries heat away from the workpiece. And second, it creates a layer between the chip and blade, lubricating the cut.

For many metal sawing jobs, both of these features are crucial.