What is TPI?
What is saw TPI? |
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TPI stands for Teeth Per Inch.
Saw blades are most commonly rated according to how many Teeth Per Inch they have (1 inch = 25mm approx). This measurement will be presented as a number followed by the letters: ‘TPI’ |
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What does a blade’s TPI actually mean? |
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How many teeth per inch a blade has will affect:
1. How fast it can cut |
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2. The type of material it’s suited to | |||
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3. Whether the saw will produce a neat or a rough finish.
For more information, see the section What is the ‘finish’? |
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