Specialty Blades Catalog - Cadence Inc

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Specialty Blades Catalog

Don’t Just Change Your Blades,Change Your Expectations.Cadence, Inc. was founded in 1985 as Specialty Blades to addressthe needs of industries and original equipment manufacturers whorequired high performance, razor sharp custom-made and standardcutting blades.

Table of Contents ABOUT CADENCE p. 2 PROFILE EXTRUSION/TUBE CUTTING CUSTOM MANUFACTURING p. 4 MEDXX BLADES p. 38 BLADE SHAPES p. 6 OUR BRANDS p. 8OTHER/OEM REPLACEMENTBLADES p. 39CONVERTING BLADES FORFILM, FOIL & PAPER RAZOR SLITTING BLADES PLOTTING & SIGN MAKING p. 41 FIBER CHOPPING BLADES p. 43 OTHER BLADES p. 45 HAND TOOLS RAZOR SLITTING GUIDE p. 12 SLOTTED BLADES p. 13 INJECTOR BLADES p. 14 3-HOLE BLADES p. 15 SINGLE EDGE BLADES p. 16 UTILITY KNIVES p. 46 UTILITY BLADES p. 18 TOUCH KNIVES p. 48 POINTED TIP BLADES p. 19 SLITTER KNIVES p. 49 OLFA CIRCULAR BLADES p. 21 SAFETY KNIVES p. 50 CORE CUTTERS p. 23 ROTARY CUTTERS p. 52 PLASTIC RECYCLING/PELLETIZINGBLADES p. 24 PACKAGING BLADES STRAIGHT EDGE BLADES p. 25 SCALLOPED EDGE BLADES p. 25 TOOTHED BLADES p. 26 CIRCULAR & ROUND EDGEBLADES p. 33 OTHER PACKAGING BLADES p. 34 FOOD PROCESSING BLADES p. 36 SEPTUM/VALVE SLITTING BLADES p. 37cadenceinc.com/blades CUSTOM FORMED & TRAY SEALINGBLADES p. 54 MATERIALS p. 55Table of Contents 1

About CadenceWhy Choose Cadence? Founded on innovative engineeringtechnology and know-how sustainedthrough quality excellence. We developed the first commerciallyavailable razor blades made fromsolid ceramic. We invented the process to make razorblades from M-2 high speed steel.This process paved the way for ourEndurium line of high performancerazor blades. We own two patents on novelsharpening technologies. We developed a proprietary sharpeningprocess that combined razor bladetechnology with CNC technology. We are the exclusive distributor in North and South America for the Diamaze brand ofdiamond coated razor blades.Refine Your Expectations with CadenceSince 1985, Cadence has pursued a single goal: surpassing customer expectations by redefiningblade performance standards. Our ability to optimize blade performance through innovativetechnologies helps you achieve higher performance, longer-lasting blades with less downtime, lessrework — all at a lower cost.Process Optimized. Performance Realized.Blade technology is our core competency. Cadence is committed to continually seeking newmethods of manufacturing and sharpening to build higher-performance, longer-lasting blades forour customers.

About CadenceWhat You Need. When You Need It.Total customer satisfaction, whether related to quality, delivery or price, is the utmostimportance to every member of the Cadence team. By continually investing in state-ofthe-art technology and instilling all of our employees with a commitment to customersatisfaction, we ensure that you are supplied with the high-performance, high quality cuttingblades you require. Cadence has the resources to deliver what you need, when you need it.Industries ServedCadence utilizes a proprietary CNC sharpeningprocess to manufacture razor-sharp, made-toorder cutting blades and machine knives formany different industrial applications, including: Plastic extrusion Packaging Film/foil/paper converting Food processing Precision hand tools Plastic pelletizing Blow molding and flash trimming Computerized plotting and signmanufacturing Fiber and textile chopping andmanufacturing Cable cutting and stripping Tire and automotive production Medical valve slitting and tube bout Cadence 3

Custom ManufacturingDon’t See What You Need?We Make Specialty Blades.We developed a process utilizing custom-designed, programmable Computer Numerical Control(CNC) machinery to generate and sharpen blanks for custom-made blades. This process featuresprecisely controlled, multiple-step grinding and honing sequences similar to that used on razorblades. This process also accommodates different steels not available in strip form and uniqueedge configurations not possible with continuous strip sharpening.Since its inception, Cadence has been committed to delivering outstanding and long-lastingcutting performance for our customers. We promise to continue to offer the same high-qualityproduct that we have taken great pride in providing over the last three decades. We feel that ifwe optimize your cutting processes with superior blades, then you will get the level of output andperformance you need.4 Custom Manufacturing800.252.3371

Custom ManufacturingMaterials in Stock 1095 Carbon Steel Tool steels including D2, A2, S7, and 07 Heat-treated Stainless Steels including410, 420, 716, 440A, 440C Extreme-Wear-Tool Steels including A11and CPM10V 301 Stainless, 17-4 PH Stainless Tungsten Carbide High-Speed Steels including M2 and M4 Zirconia CeramicEdge Geometry OptionsDouble bevelThe most common edge, a double-bevel edge can be sharpened to an extremelykeen edge. Since cutting forces are symmetrical to blade design, this edgeminimizes the tendency to “roll” or deform.Chisel edgeA pure chisel edge is used when the cut must be co-incident with one side ofthe blade or when a “shearing” action is required.Modified chiselSimilar to chisel edge, but with an added secondary hone facet at the blade tip.This geometry provides the sharpness of the double-bevel edge, while giving anoff-center cut.Cadence Blades CanHelp You: Increase Productivity Reduce Downtime Improve Quality Reduce Scrap Increase Profit Reduce tom Manufacturing 5

Blade ShapesBlade Shapes For Every ApplicationPointed Tip BladesConcave/Hook BladesFormed BladesMultiple-Edged BladesStraight Blades FromExtreme Wear MaterialsCombination Edge GeometryBlades6 Blade Shapes800.252.3371

Blade ShapesSince many blades are made-to-order, the illustrations may not be to scale and are only a limitedrepresentation of Cadence’s unique manufacturing capabilities.Scored StripsConvex/Curve BladesOther Blade Shapes &EdgesToothed-Edged BladesCircular Bladescadenceinc.com/bladesBlade Shapes 7

Our BrandsFrom longer lasting standard blades to made-to-order customblades, Cadence has unique manufacturing capabilities to meetyour needs.Cadence offers many standard blades under our well known andtrusted brands, including: Endurium is used by the experts in the film, foil and paper slitting and converting industries.Engineered to outlast standard carbon steel, Endurium slitter blades are designed for highperformance industrial applications.Available in slotted, injector and 3-hole style, there’s an Endurium razor blade to meet your slittingand converting needs. OptimaPLUS is the newest stainless steel slotted blade offering by Cadence with an advancedplus coating. These blades are .010” thick and help reduce drag and friction while generatingcleaner cuts and improving output. Optima ceramic coated blades last 10x longer than standard carbon steel blades. Available inslotted, 3-hole, and injector styles, there is an Optima blade to fit your application. These bladesare made of highly engineered carbon and stainless steels and coated with premium ceramiccoatings that improve the life of the blade, improve cutting performance and reduce downtime onyour machine.Don’t see what you’re looking for in this catalog? Give us a call, we mayalready make it. Cadence makes many replacement blades for OEM Equipment.8 Our Brands800.252.3371

Our BrandsXXMED MEDXX blades are optimized for the best tube cutting performancefor plastic extrusions. Innovative blades designed to meet increasingdemand for high performance tubing used in medical, laboratoryand biopharm applications.As the trend in tubing continues in the direction of thinner, smaller, smoother, improved strength,greater ductility, combined with unique shapes and tighter tolerances, the challenge of cuttingthese products is increasing.Diamaze Plasma Sharpened Diamond (PSD) blades are super-sharprazor blades made of industrial diamonds that lasts more than 1,000times longer than today's conventional blade.Cadence is also a long-time trusted distributor of Olfa premiumhand tools.Visit our online store today to order OLFA’s premium cutters, knives, bladesand accessories for industrial professionals, contractors, do-it-yourselfers,safety managers and crafters. Believing that high quality, durability,efficiency and safety are of the utmost importance, OLFA is committed to providing premiumproducts.Order Online at r Brands 9

Our BrandsENGINEEREDTO OUTLAST AND OUTPERFORM improvesafety reducescrap improvequalityreducedowntime100xSEE THE DIFFERENCE!80xStandard CarbonSteel blade afterslitting 225,000feet.Endurium coatedblade after slitting3,000,000 DCARBIDESOLIDCERAMICGOODBETTERBESTOur Optima brand includescarbon steel and stainless steelblades combined with advancedwear coatings to offer 8x bladelife over standard carbon steelblades. Recommended for anyslitting or converting applicationcurrently using basic uncoatedblades and needing improvedblade life and cleaner cuts.Our Endurium and Optima Plusbrands include high performancesteels combined with revolutionarycoatings offering 12-16x bladelife over basic carbon steelblades. For use in virtually anyslitting environment, these bladescombine optimal toughnesswith long wear life for overallimproved blade performance.Our Endurium brand also includesextreme wear materials includingsolid ceramic, solid carbide andA11 tool steel. These materials canoffer blade life 80-100x over basiccarbon steel blades. Solid carbideand ceramic are recommendedfor maximum wear life for themost demanding applications, butrequire good web control andminimal force. 10 Our Brands 800.252.3371

Our Brands CERAMIC BLADESCadence is the world’s largest manufacturer of razor sharp bladesfrom solid ceramic material. Endurium’s zirconia ceramic razorblades are extremely hard, sharp and very wear resistant. Bladelife can be more than 100 times that of conventional steel.KEY CHARACTERISTICS Superior wear resistance - much longerlasting blade life High corrosion resistance Non-magnetic, non-metallic, and non-conductive Low coefficient of friction High resistance to heat Submicron grain structure yields keenestpossible cutting edges Sharpest ceramic blades in the worldCERAMIC BLADES ARE WIDELYAPPLICATIONS, INCLUDING:USEDINMANYCUTTING Razor slitting operations for plastic film, metal foil, and paper. Capacitor manufacturing, via green ceramic cutting and circuit board trimming for theelectronics industry. Pill cutting for the pharmaceutical industry. Graphics industry, such as computerized cutting of signs and mat board. Surgical devices - typically where non-magnetic properties enable use in MRI-typeenvironments.Note: Due to high hardness, ceramic blades are not recommended for high-shock or high torqueapplications.Cadence stands ready to assist you in achieving the optimum design that will allow you toget maximum performance from your ceramic razor blades.cadenceinc.com/bladesOur Brands 11

Razor Slitting GuideCadence, Inc. is the world’s largest manufacturer of specialty blades used in razor slitting.Our Endurium , Optima , and OptimaPLUS brands of specialty blades were developed inclose cooperation with major converting companies from around the world.In a world that gets measured on how many pounds of product gets processed every hourof every shift of every day, we help reinforce the following guidelines for the best possiblerazor slitting performance: Materials matter. Improve wear materials to increase blade life. Available in all shapes,these materials include:» M2 high speed steel» Tungsten carbide» Zirconia ceramicIt is critical as a first step in optimizing razor slitting performance to identify the mostwear resistant material that will hold up in a given slitting operation. Thinner blades are better. It is best to use the thinnest blade possible. Thinner blades:Create the least amount of drag on the product while being processed.Help minimize or eliminate web breaks.»» Lower the “Angle Of Attack”. Most materials and blades perform at optimal levels whenblades are positioned at no more than a 45 angle to material. Lower angles canimprove slicing motion and spread wear out over more of the cutting surface. Better surface finish matters. Improving the surface finish of cutting edges and otherblade surfaces will:» Lower the coefficient of friction, reducing heat and wear.» Improve cutting performance via cleaner edge cuts. Coatings add to blade life. When very thin ceramic and diamond like coatings are appliedto the cutting edge, blade life can be improved up to 10 times depending on the typeof coating and blade substrate. As an added benefit, high performance coatings can alsoaid in improved surface finish and reduced friction of the cutting edge. Optimized edge geometry extends blade life and improves slit product quality. Optimizethe cutting edge geometry to zero in on best possible slitting results. Test various cuttingedge angles and let the actual test results dictate best angle combination for your process. Ultimate edge quality improves slit product quality. Multi-facet, hollow ground edgesdeliver the ultimate edge quality for burr/nick free edges to get best cutting results(cleaner edge cuts and elimination of web breaks). Blade shape lowers total cost of slitting. It is most cost effective to use double-sidedblades where all 4 corners of blade can be used (reducing cost and inventory).12 Razor Slitting Guide800.252.3371

Converting BladesSlotted BladesBlade Type2.25” x 0.75”DOUBLE EDGE2.225” x 0.762”END SHARPENED2.25” x 0.75”ROUNDED DOUBLE EDGE2.25” x 0.75”SINGLE EDGEcadenceinc.com/bladesPart F-SLD24DIAMAZECarbide

The most common edge, a double-bevel edge can be sharpened to an extremely keen edge. Since cutting forces are symmetrical to blade design, this edge minimizes the tendency to “roll” or deform. Chisel edge A pure chisel edge is used when the cut must be co-incident with one side of the blade or when a “shearing” action is required.