SmartTeeth - Super hard tooth formation on linear edge saw blades using SLM process
As part of the SmartTeeth project, TWI have developed innovative saw blades using Powder Bed Fusion-Laser Beam (PBF-LB), a metal additive manufacturing (AM) technology, to fuse super-abrasive powder and form tooling grade hard materials into net shape cutting teeth.
The SmartTeeth project leveraged the design freedom of this technology to create a new generation of saw blades, delivering environmental benefits including material saving of 70-80%, and energy and production savings of over 50% when compared to conventional carbide saw blade manufacturing.
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The SmartTeeth project was funded under InnovateUK Project Number 105745.