April 25, 2013
Precision Knife Manufacturing Process: Laser Cutting
In an earlier post, we told you about one of the first steps in our manufacturing process, reverse engineering. This week we are going to explore what happens next. After the drawings of the blade are approved by the customer, the next step is to laser cut the blade out of the raw material. We […]
Read moreApril 18, 2013
How Do We Do That? Reverse Engineering Explained
Have a knife, but not sure of the specifications? Think your knife is a challenge to duplicate? Not a problem! Whatever your application, machine, or material York Saw and Knife is able to work with you to reverse engineer a solution for you. We can design and produce a knife for you with the ultimate […]
Read moreMarch 18, 2013
Choosing the Right Material for Your Industrial Knives
We can use different steels to manufacture industrial knives for our customers, but choosing the right one is important for an accurate and consistent cut every time. The materials are chosen based upon application of your blade. Below is a recap of some of the materials that can be used along with the benefits […]
Read moreOctober 21, 2011
Saw Blade & Machine Knife Safety Warnings: Funny Serious.
Some product warning labels are borderline ridiculous:“Do not place (toaster oven) inside working conventional oven” “Do not use (microwave) for drying pets” …or my latest favorite: “Remove infant before folding (stroller) for storage.” Then again, it seems some other warning labels can’t be serious enough. Like the ones on industrial cutting equipment. Safety warning signs […]
Read moreSeptember 29, 2011
What Do You Call a Band Saw Blade With No Teeth?
Imagine this: You’re manufacturing a product and find a need to refit your band saw with a new blade. You’ve been less than pleased with your current blade’s performance and think the blade’s teeth are part of the problem, so you don’t want the new blade to have any. At the same time, you still […]
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