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Heavy Wear In Only The Smallest Gullets
Heavy wear in only the smallest gullets is an indication that there is a lack of gullet capacity for the...
March 11, 2019
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Gullets Loading Up With Material
Gullet area has become filled with material being cut. Probable Cause: Too fine of a tooth pitch – insufficient gullet capacity. Excessive feeding...
March 11, 2019
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Broken Band Shows A Twist In Band Length
When a broken band lying on a flat surface displays a twist from one end to the other, this indicates...
March 11, 2019
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Chipped Or Broken Teeth
A scattered type of tooth breakage on tips and corners of the teeth. Probable Cause : Improper break-in procedure. (Learn more) Improper blade...
Butt Weld Breakage
To determine if the band broke at the weld, inspect the sides at the fracture to see if there are...
Band is Twisted Into A Figure “8” Configuration
The band does not retain its normal shape while holding the sides of loop together. This indicates the flatness has...
March 11, 2019
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Uneven Wear Or Scoring On The Sides Of Band
Wear patterns are near gullet area on one side and near back edge on opposite side. Probable Cause: Loose side guides. Chipped, worn...
March 11, 2019
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Wear On Both Sides Of Teeth
The wear on teeth is smooth across the tips and the corners of set teeth have become rounded. Probable Cause : Broken,...
Body Breakage Or Cracks From Back Edge
The fracture originates from the back edge of band. The origin of the fracture is indicated by a flat area...
March 11, 2019
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Wear On One Side Of Teeth
Only one side of teeth has heavy wear markings. Probable Cause : Worn wheel flange, allowing side of teeth to contact wheel...
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