Cut-Off Saw Blade Selection Guide
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STEPS TO SELECTING THE RIGHT BLADE:
1. What Material Are You Cutting?
Diamond blades are made with different levels of bonded segments, ranging from soft to hard. To get the most out of your diamond blade, the segment bond should be the inverse of the material it will cut. Being able to identify the type of material to be cut and the aggregate of the material can extend the life of your diamond blade drastically. If you are cutting hard material like granite, stone, or brick, you want a softer-bonded blade like our Brick Ripper. If you are cutting softer material like asphalt or concrete, you want a harder-bonded blade like our Boss Blade2. What Equipment Are You Using?
Understand that the horsepower you are cutting with impacts the productivity and longevity of your diamond blade. The characteristics of the diamond blade should align the saw’s maximum horsepower. Typically higher power saws require higher diamond concentration levels. Cutting with a saw that runs too fast for the blade, will immediately go out of tension. Losing tension can be a safety hazard, as well as a profit and productivity killer.3. What Is Your Depth Of Cut?
Knowing how deep you need to cut before selecting your diamond blade allows for a more precise and accurate cut. Every saw is built from the factory with a maximum cutting depth assigned. You can review that in the owner’s manual or check out our Diamond Blade Cutting Depths Gude for an overview of your maximum depth of cut based on saw type and blade diameter.4. Are You Wet Cutting?
Knowing whether you need to use water with your diamond blade is important when selecting a blade. Any blades that are designed to cut wet MUST be used with water, while blades that are designed to cut dry can be used to cut both wet and dry.Pairing the right diamond blade with a cut-off concrete saw is crucial for enhancing operator productivity, ensuring precision, and extending the life of both the blade and the equipment. The right blade selection optimizes cutting performance, minimizes downtime, and promotes efficient results in various cutting applications. Discover a new level of jobsite prodiction with high quaility diamond blade matched with high-power cut-off saws.
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