The complete guide to Diamond Blades

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We have created the complete guide to diamond blades, so you don't have to. This blog will cover what a diamond blade is, how best to use diamond blades, and how to remain safe when using diamond blades.

What is a diamond blade?

  When needing to tackle the cutting of particularly hard or abrasive materials, it’s important that you choose a suitable Diamond blade. A diamond saw blade is an excellent choice to ensure the job is done to the utmost quality. With a range of different specifications for different tasks, there is a diamond blade for your needs. So what exactly is a diamond blade and how can it improve the execution of your work?   Diamond is the hardest known naturally occurring material, and in a diamond saw blade, synthetic diamond particles are combined with the steel “bond” to create the diamond segments at the cutting edge of a diamond blade.   The resulting blade is ideal for cutting various materials like Concrete, asphalt, granite and other hard stone, as well as bricks, blocks,  and indeed almost all construction materials. Of course, it is important that you use an appropriate specification of diamond blade depending on the material you wish to work with and consider the situational variables to ensure you have the right tool for the job.  

What do you need to consider?

  First and foremost, you need to consider what you are intending to cut. In order to select the right blade for your task, it’s important to understand the metallurgical bond (that is, the combination of metals in the blade and the way they expose the diamond particles) needed to effectively cut the specific material.   The wrong choice of the bond can result in failures and compilations and can lead to the blades wearing down or stopping cutting altogether.   Luckily, this is an easily avoided issue and most manufacturers will be clear on what each blade specification can be used for, meaning it's easy to ensure that the blade you select is ideal for the job in mind.   Other important things to consider include -           What sort of saw are you using? -           What diameter of blade do you need? -           Is the application wet or dry?   If you ensure that these questions are correctly answered before selecting your blade, you can ensure that the blade is the right size for the tool, and will function as desired.    

What makes a diamond blade such a good choice?

  We know that diamond is an outstandingly hard and effective material for cutting construction materials, but what specific benefits does a diamond saw have?  

Longevity

Diamond blades when used with the correct materials are highly resistant to wear and give excellent longevity. Due to the composition of these blades, and the options available to suit the various materials needing to be cut, when the correct blade is selected for a given material you can expect them to last you a significant amount of time.  

Lower Noise

The fact that diamond blades cut fast means that cutting is done as quickly as possible, reducing noise-based risks in the workplace. They won't cut in crystal silence, but using a high quality and appropriate diamond blade for the material will make a difference to the amount of noise created. Less resistance = less noise  

Low Heat

Once again, the efficiency with which these blades cut means that they produce less heat in the process, as a result of decreased friction. With the right blade for the material and the correct use of water for cooling, little to no heat is produced.   The culmination of these advantages is a smooth cutting experience that is as efficient and convenient as possible. With the use of a situational appropriate diamond blade saw, you will quickly see the benefits in your work.    

How to maintain the longevity of a diamond saw blade

  Whilst the longevity and durability of these saw blades is an important positive aspect, it’s also important to maintain good practice to ensure that any diamond saw blades you use are kept in as good condition as possible and their longevity is taken care of.   Here we’ll look at some of the ways you might decrease the lifespan of a diamond saw blade and how they can be avoided.   To begin, you should ensure that the quality of the blade is good. Much like naturally occurring diamonds, synthetic diamonds also have quality grades. The higher the grade, the better quality the diamonds used, and the better the saw blade will be.   Next, ensure that you don’t cut corners (no pun intended) by using inappropriate blades for the job at hand. You’ll need a different blade for cutting concrete than you would need to cut asphalt, for example. If you chose to use a blade intended for hard materials on softer, abrasive materials, you’ll find that even though the job gets done, your blade wears and damages much quicker.   It’s also important to understand the effect that your saw will have on the longevity of the blade. This means making sure you have installed the blade appropriately in a suitable saw.   Finally, the way in which you use the blade will have a significant effect on the lifespan. Always remain patient and don’t overwork the blade. Pushing the blade faster won't get the job done faster. In fact, you’ll find that rushing the job sacrifices the precision and cleanness of the work and wears down the blade, and can even cause it to fail.  
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