Product Review

WHAT KIND OF DIAMOND BLADE DO I NEED?

Selecting the size of the diamond blade is all dependent on what tool you are using, as well as the material you are trying to cut. Every application will vary on the task at hand, as well as the bore size and segment height of the blade.

DECIDE WHICH IS MOST IMPORTANTâ–º

The initial price of the tool or the cost per cut. For smaller jobs or occasional use, a low priced tool may be preferable. For larger jobs or regular use, a higher priced tool will actually be less expensive to use because it will deliver the lowest cost per cut.

KNOW THE TYPE AND POWER OF YOUR EQUIPMENTâ–º

Will you be using a 5-hp power cutter or a 70-hp flat saw? The answer will dramatically impact blade choice. The diamond blade size, whether you can use a wet or dry blade and the rpms needed to spin the blade all depend on the equipment.

CORRECTLY IDENTIFY WHAT YOU ARE CUTTINGâ–º

Correctly identifying the material to be cut is the most important factor in choosing a diamond blade. It directly affects the cutting speed and the life of the blade. When you know the material our diamond tool specification sheet help you find the most suitable tool. As a general rule,determine the material which will be cut most often, or the material for which top blade performance is most important.

CHOOSE WET OR DRY CUTTINGâ–º

Choosing wet or dry may be a matter of user preference or job requirement. Wet cutting is usually preferred because you can cut deeper when using water as a coolant. For tile and masonry saws, either wet or dry cutting blades can be used. For power cutters, dry blades are more popular, but they are often used wet to control dust. Wet blades MUST be used with water. Dry blades may be used either dry or wet, depending on the job and the equipment.