Diamond Blade Cutting Depths Guide
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Choosing the correct diamond blade increases the life of that blade and improves your overall cutting efficiency. Below is a chart that displays the maximum cutting depth of your diamond blade based on the diameter of the blade..
Diamond Blade Cutting Depths
Maximum Blade Cutting Depths | |
|---|---|
Blade Diameter | Cutting Depth |
| 12" | 3 5/8" |
| 14" | 4 5/8" |
| 16" | 5 5/8" |
| 18" | 6 5/8" |
| 20" | 7 5/8" |
| 24" | 9 5/8" |
| 26" | 10 5/8" |
| 30" | 11 5/8" |
| 36" | 14 3/4" |
| 42" | 17 3/4" |
| 48" | 20 3/4" |
| 12" | 4" |
| 14" | 5" |
| 16" | 6" |
| 18" | 6 1/2" |
| 24" | 9 1/2" |
| 30" | 11 1/2 |
| 36" | 14" |
| 42" | 17 3/4" |
| 48" | 20 3/4 |
| 14" | 5" |
| 18" | 7" |
| 20" | 8" |
| 6" | 1 3/4" |
| 7" | 2 1/4" |
| 8" | 2 3/4" |
| 9" | 3 1/4" |
| 10" | 3 3/4" |
| 4" | 1" |
| 4 1/2" | 1 1/4" |
| 5" | 1 1/2" |
| 7" | 2 1/2" |
| 8" | 3" |
Diamond Blade Operating Speeds (RPMs)
Diamond Blade Operating Speeds | ||
|---|---|---|
Blade Size (in.) | Recommended RPM* | Maximum (RPM)** |
| 4" | 9072 | 15000 |
| 4 1/2" | 8063 | 13300 |
| 5" | 7257 | 12000 |
| 6" | 6048 | 10185 |
| 7" | 5184 | 8730 |
| 8" | 4536 | 7640 |
| 9" | 4032 | 6790 |
| 10" | 3629 | 6115 |
| 12" | 3024 | 5095 |
| 12" High Speed | 6300 | |
| 14" | 2592 | 4365 |
| 14" High Speed | 5400 | |
| 16" | 2268 | 3820 |
| 16" High Speed | 4725 | |
| 18" | 2016 | 3395 |
| 20" | 1814 | 3055 |
| 22" | 1649 | 2780 |
| 24" | 1512 | 2550 |
| 26" | 1396 | 2350 |
| 28" | 1296 | 2185 |
| 30" | 1210 | 2040 |
| 32" | 1134 | 1910 |
| 36" | 1008 | 1700 |
| 42" | 864 | 1455 |
| 48" | 756 | 1275 |