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Understanding saw tensioning

Zur Kenntnis des Sägenspannens

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Abstract

This paper reviews the principles and practice of circular and band saw tensioning. It explains the function of saw tensioning and describes ways in which the process can be effectively used to improve and maintain saw performance. A technical literature review is given covering the established tensioning methods and also some promising new techniques which are currently being developed.

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Die vorliegende Übersicht umfaßt Grundlagen und Praxis des Spannens von Kreissäge- und Bandsägeblättern. Es wird die Wirkungsweise des Sägenspannens erklärt und beschrieben, mit welchen Verfahren das Spannen zur Verbesserung und Stabilisierung des Arbeitsverhaltens des Sägeblätter erreicht wird. Es wird eine Übersicht über die einschlägige Literatur gegeben, in welcher die bereits langjährig verwendeten Verfahren ebenso beschrieben werden wie die neueren, sich teilweise noch in der Entwicklung befindlichen Techniken.

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Schajer, G.S. Understanding saw tensioning. Holz als Roh-und Werkstoff 42, 425–430 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02612860

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