Sectioning Saws
EPIC has 5 types of sectioning saws as well as other tools that might do special sectioning tasks best (wire EDM, waterjet, laser cutter)
Toothed Saws
| Cold Cut Saw | Vertical Bandsaw | Horizontal Bandsaw |
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| 4″x 6″ | Thickness dependent on material, large range of widths and lengths | 8″ x 8″ |
| Round and bar stock, 80×20 | Flat stock | Range of stocks, round and bar |
Abrasive Saws
| Abrasive Saw | Diamond Saw |
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| 4″x 6″ Bar stock can stick out the case | 1″ x 1″ x 4″ |
| Any material large enough to hold, as long as you put the correct abrasive wheel on. Typically used for metallography samples and rocks. | Correct diamond blade must be installed. Cut small samples you want slices of. Has a micrometer for sample thickness. Typically used for metallography samples. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are cold cut, vertical, and horizonal bandsaws?
What materials can I cut?
What is the maximum material size?
What are the limitations of sectioning?
What is the tolerance on these cuts?
How to get started with sectioning?
Sectioning Video
Video on the toothed saws