An Overview of Chatter Detection in Band Saw Machine and Development of Blade Guide

Band sawing is the efficient methods for which in general it is known that uneven tool wear, chatter and cutting blade defects can affect cutting performance significantly. Tool damage due to chatter poses harmful economic impact in modern machining production therefore it is important to avoid or suppress chatter during the production process. In order to establish automated chatter-free cutting conditions, the methods for online recognition of chatter and chatter-free cutting should be developed. Machine manufacturers have developed damping devices while saw blade producers focus on varied-pitch saw blades and unique tooth design as a way of helping to reduce band saw vibration. These attempts have resulted in successful increase in blade life and cutting rates, but the band saw machine vibration issue remains. By considering all above facts, this paper tries to cover literature which deals with Chatter detection in band saw machine and development of blade guide.