BAND SAW BLADE MANUFACTURING METHOD

摘要

A method of and apparatus for handling a band saw for the purposes of effecting manufacturing and/or repair operations upon the band saw characterised by, during such manufacturing and/or repair operations upon the band saw (5), supporting the band saw in such manner that the weight of the band saw (5) is not carried by an edge of the band saw (5). The support means includes rotatable supports (24, 25) for supporting the band saw; the rotatable supports being positionally adjustable to accommodate differing band saw lengths; and in that means are provided for enabling the rotatable supports to be displaced to advance the band saw to a means (22) for defining a working station/position at which a said manufacturing and/or repair operation can be effected.