Saw Cutting
Saw cutting cuts bar, tube, pipe and structural sections to length with band saws or circular saws. It is the first step for most machined and fabricated parts, supplying accurate cut lengths with square ends and minimal waste.
What it is
Automatic band saws handle round bar, square bar, hollow sections and bundles, cutting straight or mitred. Circular (cold) saws give fast, square cuts on smaller sections with a clean finish.
Cut-to-length service saves customers handling full-length stock and reduces scrap.
Typical applications
- Cut blanks for machining
- Tube and pipe lengths for fabrication
- Structural section lengths
- Mitred frame parts
- Stock preparation for forging
Suitable materials
- Carbon and alloy steel bar
- Stainless steel
- Aluminium and brass
- Tube, pipe and structural sections
Points to consider
- Add facing allowance if ends must be precisely square or to tight length.
- Kerf loss (a few mm per cut) affects material yield on many short parts.
- Burrs are left on cut ends; request deburring if needed.
- Batching many lengths together is most economical.
Frequently asked questions
How accurate is saw cutting?
Typically ±0.5–1 mm on length. For tighter tolerances, parts are faced on a lathe or mill after sawing.
Can you supply cut-to-length material?
Yes. Bar, tube and sections can be supplied cut to your lengths, which reduces your handling and scrap.
Can mitre cuts be made?
Yes. Band saws with swivelling heads cut accurate mitres on bar, tube and sections for frames and fabrications.