38693869 Carbide Triple Set TS Bandsaw Blade
Triple Set Foundry carbide blade for aluminium, gates and risers, bronze, copper and more.
Made to order and welded to the length you enter.
This blade
The size you have chosen above, with the range's published details.
13 x 0.9mm, 3 TPI, TS
| Width | 13mm |
|---|---|
| Thickness | 0.9mm |
| TPI | 3 (constant pitch) |
| Tooth form | TS |
| Pricing | By length: the band plus the weld |
| Lengths | Welded from 1,000mm to 8,000mm |
| Brand | Bahco |
| Product code | 3869 |
| Construction | Tungsten carbide tips on an alloy backing, some further coated |
| Cuts | Aluminium, Gates and risers, Magnesium, Zirconium, Beryllium, Bronze, Copper, Plastics |
| Edge and tooth notes | Triple Set carbide teeth |
| Verification source | Manufacturer product page |
Tooth form
What the manufacturer publishes about the tooth form of this blade.
- TS tooth
- A triple chip carbide tooth with a 7 degree rake, designed for foundry work such as aluminium gates and risers and other abrasive non-ferrous metals. Bahco also uses it for narrow bands cutting stainless and high alloy steels.
- Source: Bahco's published range.
Set and kerf
The set is the sideways angle given to the teeth. It makes the cut wider than the band body, so the body and the tooth edges clear the cut instead of rubbing. A wider set suits work where the cut tends to close on the blade. We do not publish a kerf or set width figure for this blade: ask us if your job depends on one.
All sizes
Every width, thickness, pitch and tooth form listed for this blade. Choose one to load it into the configurator.
| Width x thickness | 2 TPI | 3 TPI | 4 TPI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 x 0.9mm | |||
| 20 x 0.9mm | |||
| 27 x 0.9mm | |||
| 34 x 1.1mm |
About this blade
Bahco Carbide Triple Set Foundry 3869 is a carbide bandsaw blade built for foundry cutting. Bahco rates it for aluminium including gates and risers, magnesium, zirconium, beryllium, bronze, copper and plastics. Set carbide teeth take the abrasive, interrupted cutting that casting work serves up. Cut to length and welded in the UK.
Specifications come from the manufacturer's published information. If the job is unusual, talk to us before you order.
Cuts these materials
- Aluminium
- Gates and risers
- Magnesium
- Zirconium
- Beryllium
- Bronze
- Copper
- Plastics
Industries that use this kind of blade
Reading the TPI
TPI is the number of teeth per inch along the band. A single figure, such as 14, is a constant pitch: the teeth are evenly spaced. Two figures, such as 2/3, are a variable pitch: the spacing changes along the band between 2 and 3 teeth per inch, which breaks up vibration and lets one blade cover a wider spread of section sizes.
Read the pitch against the thickness of metal the teeth pass through. The published rule is to keep between 6 and 24 teeth in the cut: too few and each tooth takes too big a bite, too many and the gullets clog. Thick sections need a coarse pitch, thin sections and tube walls a fine one.
For tube, profiles and bundles the pitch depends on the wall thickness too. The blade finder works it out from your section and names the chart it used.
Pitch for solid sections
The published chart for solid bar, by section thickness. The rows for pitches this blade is listed in are marked.
| Section thickness | TPI |
|---|---|
| 0 to 5mm | 18 |
| 4 to 8mm | 14 |
| 2 to 15mm | 10/14 |
| 8 to 20mm | 8/12 |
| 16 to 30mm | 6/10 |
| 25 to 40mm | 5/8 |
| 35 to 70mm | 4/6 |
| 60 to 120mm | 3/4 |
| 80 to 200mm | 2/3 |
| 120 to 400mm | 1.5/2 |
| 250mm and up | 1.1/1.6 |
| 400mm and up | 0.75/1.25 |
Source: Addler (Excision) bandsaw blade tooth selection guide, corroborated by the Dakin-Flathers TPI chart. Accessed 2026-07-28. Starting recommendations from published manufacturer guidance, not guarantees. Tune at the machine.
How it compares in carbide-tipped blades
The nearest products in this range, compared on what the manufacturers publish. The from price is the lowest listed price for each product.
| Consideration | This product | M-Factor GES Bandsaw Blade | M-Factor GP Bandsaw Blade | 3859 EZX Extreme Easy-Cut EZX Bandsaw Blade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Range code | 3869 | Not listed | Not listed | 3859 |
| Construction | Tungsten carbide tips on an alloy backing, some further coated | Not listed | Tungsten carbide tips on an alloy backing | Tungsten carbide tips on an alloy backing, some further coated |
| Cuts | Aluminium, Gates and risers, Magnesium, Zirconium, Beryllium, Bronze, Copper, Plastics | Not listed | Alloy steel, Stainless steel, Titanium, Inconel, Tool steel | Structural steel, Mild steel, Stainless steel, Cast iron, High-temperature alloys, Tool steel |
| Edge and tooth notes | Triple Set carbide teeth | Not listed | Not listed | Trimetal construction |
| Widths | 13mm to 34mm | 34mm | 34mm to 41mm | 27mm to 67mm |
| Price | From £34.57 ex VAT, £41.48 inc VAT | From £41.02 ex VAT, £49.22 inc VAT | From £35.61 ex VAT, £42.73 inc VAT | From £28.55 ex VAT, £34.26 inc VAT |
Frequently asked questions
When is a carbide-tipped blade worth the extra cost?
What is the difference between set and unset carbide blades?
How do I measure the blade length my machine needs?
Can I order a length outside the range shown?
Full measuring instructions are in our guide, How to measure a bandsaw blade length, and on the custom lengths page.
Need a different blade or a different length? Price any blade we list at the exact loop length your machine takes.
Price a custom length