Metal fabrication encompasses a lot of different processes. One such method used in metal fabrication services regularly is cutting. Even in this category, it can be subclassified as mechanical cutting and other forms of cutting such as laser cutting, waterjet cutting, EDM and so on. In this blog, RWD Tool & Machine Ltd., a major provider of metal fabrication in Toronto, explores the two popular methods of mechanical cutting, namely sawing and broaching.
Sawing is a mechanical metal fabrication process wherein a blade with teeth is used to cut metal. These teeth and blades enable the manufacturer to cut the workpiece in a predetermined path. There are two prominent types of sawing used in metal fabrication services, namely, continuous and reciprocating sawing. Within the continuous sawing method itself, it can be further sub-classified by types of tools in the form of band or rotary saws.
The main appeal of this type of metal fabrication, especially those powered by CNC machining, is its high degree of accuracy and precision that leads to minimal waste generation. Due to these benefits, sawing is used mainly in cutting metal. However, it can also be used to cut materials such as wood, composites and some plastics.
Broaching is a specific form of cutting where a tool known as a broach, a form of toothed equipment, is used to remove material from the metal to create specific shapes and dimensions. Broaching can also be classified as linear and rotary broaching, depending on applications.
The main benefit of broaching is the specialized nature of the process that allows it to remove material smoothly and progressively. This is enabled due to the multiple cutting teeth used in the broach. Due to these features, broaching is mainly used to fabricate internal and external surfaces, splines and keyways.
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