MPS | Hacksaw Blade HSS 18T X 300mm for Metal Cutting

MPS® is a family owned company, founded by Martin Pott in 1987. All products are manufactured in Germany to achieve high levels of quality, innovation and consistency.

18T HSS Hacksaw Blade

• The HSS blades are used for metal cutting and fit in a hacksaw
• Unlike Bi-metal hacksaw blades, the HSS blades are fully hardened for extra rigidity

How to use a hacksaw:

1. Clamp the workpiece in a vise
2. Select the correct TPI blade for the material thickness
3. Align the blade in the hacksaw with the teeth facing forward
4. The cutting action is normally in the push direction at 60 strokes per minute, using the entire length of the blade
5. Close to the end of the cut, decrease the rate of cut
   

Generally speaking... The blade doesn't cut faster by leaning heavily on the hacksaw or cutting at a faster rate.

Selecting the correct blade: