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Wel-Co Technical Information |
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How Diamond Tools Work |
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Diamond saw blades come in a variety of bonds, designs and applications. Diamond blades work by cutting with diamond crystals held together in a metal bond or matrix. As the blade cuts, the diamond crystals on the exposed edge will slowly fracture and wear down. At the same time the abrasive action of the material being cut erodes the bond exposing new diamonds. Each diamond blade is designed for use on a specific range of materials. If the material being cut is soft or abrasive the bond is hard so the bond does not prematurely release the diamonds. If the material being cut is hard or less abrasive the bond is softer so the diamonds release before they become too worn to cut. Diamond blades are designed to be used for either wet or dry cutting. Wet cutting blades use water to cool the blade and flush away the cuttings. Dry cutting blades rely on airflow to cool the blade and remove the cuttings. Dry cutting blades can be used with water to control dust, but wet cutting blades cannot be used dry. |
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Diamond Blade Speed (RPM) and Depth of Cut |
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