Simonds 22 Variables That Can Affect Band Saw Blade Life

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The Operators - The largest single variable.
The Number of Teeth in the Band - At least 3 minimum, 10 optimum, 20 maximum.
Tooth Style - Standard, Skip, Sabre, or Si-Pitch.
Tooth Set - Regular, Wavy, Every Tooth Set, or Si-Pitch.
Band Tension - Measured with the patented Simonds Simometer.
Band Speed - Start with the manufacturers recommendation.
Break-In Procedure - Reduce normal feed rate by 1/2.
Feed Rate - Set rate by square inches per minute suggested by manufacturer.
Band Quality - Carbon versus high speed or carbide-tipped, one manufacturer versus another.
Machine Type - Different makes and models, horsepower of motor.
Wheels - Check alignment, bearings, flanges.
Machine Condition - Old, new, well-maintained.
Proper Vises - To hold the work firmly.
Guides - Should support the band, roller guides should barely turn by hand.
Guide Arms - Should be as close to the work as possible for support.
Brushes - Aid in the cleaning chips from the gullet of the band.
Coolant - Should wash, cool and lubricate.
Material Machinability - The toughness of a metal can reduce tool life.
Material Hardness - A Rockwell of 40 has a machinability approaching 0.
Material Shape - Structurals and small solids tend to be harder on the band.
Production Requirement - Continuous versus intermittent use.
Room Temperature - Affects hydraulic fluids in the machine.

Any one variable or any combination of the above variables can affect band saw blade life!