Axcaliber bandsaw blades are manufactured at Axminster using advanced CNC machining, high precision digital measuring equipment and specialised heat treatment facilities. The result is a blade which consistently cuts straighter, has harder, longer-life teeth and which gives a superior finish to the work. The final step in the manufacturing process is one of the most important - the weld. We have invested heavily in this area through the purchase of precision welding and grinding equipment and are, as a result, one of the few companies worldwide able to offer a fully guaranteed weld. Blades are cut accurately to length then, using an IDEAL bandsaw blade welder, a high voltage current is passed through the blade to achieve a precision butt weld. The weld is annealed to remove any brittleness and danger of fatigue and then hand dressed to produce a perfectly smooth joint.