Technology Name: DeWalt Reciprocating Saw- DW309

Demonstration Name:Glovebox FRP crate | Demonstrated on: 8/16/2001
Demonstration Site: Applied Research Center (formerly HCET)

Demo Objective

To evaluate the performance of the DeWalt reciprocating saw with respect to its ability to segment FRP crates following the HCET Test Plan especially designed for this purpose.

Demo Results

The reciprocating saw was able to size reduce part of the glovebox FRP crate including nails but not the stainless steel plate (1/16” thick x 1” wide) inserted in the crate. The technology successfully demonstrated its ability to perform horizontal and vertical cuts on the assigned glovebox FRP crate. However, LANL technicians noted that this technology would be very useful as an auxiliary tool to cut difficult areas where circular saws cannot reach instead of as a main cutting tool for FRP crate size reduction. The DeWalt reciprocating saw blades tested worked properly on glovebox FRP crate size reduction activities. Several blades were bent or worn out rapidly while cutting. The Lenox blade cut smoothly and rapidly through the fiberglass, plywood, and nails. Figure 3 displays used reciprocating saw blades after the completed demonstration. Sawdust was generated during cutting activities (secondary waste).

Pictures

	DEWALT reciprocating saw while opening a crate
	DEWALT reciprocating saw during assessment.

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