The cutting to required length of workpieces from stock bars or rods of both ferrous and non-ferrous material using a power saw. Power sawing can be done by reciprocating power hacksaws, by metal cutting band saws and by special chop saws designed for cutting metal.

The use of hacksaws to cut metal.The use of cold chisels to cut metal.The use of files on metal.

Cutting oils are used in surface grinding, drilling, turning, milling and power-sawing metals.

Cross-cut (Mitre), radial arm saw and chop saws all use circular blades.