Dimension
Fig. 1
Let's
start with the basics.
The length of the saw blade is measured from pin to pin, or to
be more precise, from the center of the pin to the center of the pin. The
5 inch blade (Fig. 1) is considered one of the
most common size blades used in dental labs.
Fig. 2
The thickness of the blade is measured from side to side and in an area where there are no teeth. This is the original thickness of the metal band- stock that was used to fabricate the blade. Ten thousands of an inch (.010) as shown in (Fig. 2) is a very common thickness. Seven thousands of an inch (.007) would be considered thin or ultra thin.
Fig. 3
The width of the saw blade (Fig. 3) is measured from its back to the tip of its teeth. Sixty eight thousands of an inch (.068) is a common width. Note that some blades may be wider in the area where the pin is located. However, that does not determine its designated width.
