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Kerf
Leading edge
Saw blade path
Trailing edge
Workpiece
Surface
LEADING EDGE –
The front edge of
the workpiece that is guided into the
blade.
SAW BLADE PATH –
Area or line of
sight of the workpiece moving in line
toward the saw blade edge.
SURFACE –
Top of workpiece being
cut.
TRAILING EDGE –
The end of the
workpiece edge last cut by the saw
blade.
WORKPIECE –
Material on which the
cutting operation is being performed.