Versatix™ MP
Starrett bi-metal band saw blade for structural materials.
Versatix™ MP has a tooth geometry designed for cutting structural materials, with greater tooth strength.
Delivers faster, straighter cuts with less tooth breakage; the 2-3 and 3-4 pitches have a positive 8° rake angle for faster cutting.
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Versatix™ MP
Product type
Starrett bi-metal band saw blade with geometry for tube, structural shapes and structurals.
Functions and benefits
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| For structural shapes | Geometry designed for tube, structural shapes and structural material. |
| Reinforced tooth | Less tooth breakage and straighter cuts. |
| Angle +8° | Steps 2-3 and 3-4 cut faster thanks to the positive angle. |
Tooth type
Tooth profileVersatix Profile (VX) and Intenss Profile (IP)
Available forms
Coil45 mCoil75 m
Welded to lengthNote: Widths from 3/4" to 1-1/4": 45 m (150') and 75 m (250') coils. Widths of 1-1/2" and 2": 45 m (150') coil. Widths of 2-5/8" and 3-1/8": welded only. All are supplied welded to size.
Typical applications
- Tube and structural shapes
- Small solids
- Bundle cutting
- All machines: manual, hydraulic or gravity-feed
Sizes and tooth pitch (TPI)
| Width × thickness | Tooth pitch (TPI) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inches | Millimeters | 2-3 | 3-4 | 4-6 | 5-8 | 6-10 | 8-12 | 10-14 |
| 3/4" × 0.035" | 19 × 0.90 | — | — | 99212VX-P-H | 99211VX-P-H | 99210VX-P-H | 99222IP-P-R | 99234IP-P-R |
| 1" × 0.035" | 27 × 0.90 | — | 99343VX-P-H | 99342VX-P-H | 99341VX-P-H | 99340VX-P-H | 99329IP-P-R | 99334IP-P-R |
| 1-1/4" × 0.042" | 34 × 1.10 | 99494VX-P-H | 99495VX-P-H | 99496VX-P-H | 99497VX-P-H | 99498VX-P-H | — | — |
| 1-1/2" × 0.050" | 41 × 1.30 | 99517VX-P-H | 99518VX-P-H | 99519VX-P-H | 99520VX-P-H | — | — | — |
| 2" × 0.050" | 54 × 1.30 | 99551VX-P-H | 99552VX-P-H | 99553VX-P-H | — | — | — | — |
| 2" × 0.063" | 54 × 1.60 | 99562VX-P-H | 99563VX-P-H | 99566VX-P-H | — | — | — | — |
| 2-5/8" × 0.063" | 67 × 1.60 | 99564VX-P-H | 99565VX-P-H | — | — | — | — | — |
How to read the table
The number in each cell is the Starrett part number (code) for ordering the product. Below it is the tooth profile, made up of three attributes: Form (tooth shape), Rake (face angle) and Set (how the teeth are offset):VX-P-HForm Versatix · Rake positive · Set heavyIP-P-RForm Intenss · Rake positive · Set raker
Note: Values are for reference and may vary depending on the application, the machine and the cutting conditions. For complete specifications, request the product data sheet from your NAT MAC advisor.
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