Variables That Affect Diamond Blade Performance
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March 12, 2024 at 12:00:38 PM PDT March 12, 2024 at 12:00:38 PM PDTth, March 12, 2024 at 12:00:38 PM PDT
The following chart explains how different factors affect the cutting speed and life of your diamond blade.
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| Cutting Speed | Blade Life | |||
The Blade | Segment Bond Hardness | Harder Softer | Slower Faster | Longer Shorter |
| Diamond Quality | Lower Higher | Slower Faster | Shorter Longer | |
| Diamond Concentration | Lower Higher | Faster Slower | Shorter Longer | |
| Segment Width | Thinner Thicker | Faster Slower | Shorter Longer | |
The Saw | Horsepower | Lower Higher | Slower Faster | Longer Shorter |
| Blade Speed (SFM) | Lower Higher | Faster Slower | Shorter Longer | |
The Job | Water Volume | Lower Higher | Faster Slower | Shorter Longer |
| Cutting Depth | Shallow Deep | Faster Slower | Shorter Longer | |
| Cutting Pressure | Lower Higher | Slower Faster | Longer Shorter | |
The Materials | Material Hardness | Harder Softer | Slower Faster | Shorter Longer |
| Material Abrasiveness | More Less | Faster Slower | Shorter Longer | |
| Aggregate Size | Smaller Larger | Faster Slower | Shorter Longer | |
| Steel Reinforcing | Less More | Faster Slower | Longer Shorter | |