Patent ID: 6532855
Filing Date: 2003-03-18
Classification: B23D,Y10T

Abstract:
A saw blade, comprising:a blade body which defines a first side surface and a second side surface, wherein (i) said blade body has a multiplicity of discrete dimples formed on at least one of said side surfaces, (ii) blade body is made of metal, and (iii) each of said multiplicity of dimples is formed by a process which includes the step of deforming said metal so as to create an indentation in said side surface in which said dimple formed; and a plurality of cutting teeth extending from an edge of said blade body, wherein said deforming step includes the step of deforming said metal with pins on a die plate of a punch press, wherein each of said multiplicity of dimples defines a perimeter, wherein each of said multiplicity of dimples includes a ridge which is located at said perimeter, and wherein said ridge extends above said side surface of said blade body in which said dimple is formed.