A diamond saw blade has tiny diamonds affixed to its edge. Diamond blades are ideal for cutting very hard materials, such as ceramic tile, stone, concrete, glass, and much more. They are also useful in the IT industry for cutting semiconductor materials. A diamond blade is also essential for cutting and shaping gemstones, including diamonds.
Diamond blades come in a variety of shapes, including circular blades, gang saw blades, band saw blades and blades for special uses, such as for cutting asphalt, building stones and bricks.Many blades can be used either wet or dry. However, diamond blades work best when wet, and dry cutting should only be done when water should not or cannot be used.
This is because water will prevent overheating the blade, as well as reducing the level of harmful dust produced by the cutting. When using a diamond saw, always use a face mask. Water also removes the slurry, extending the life of the blade. Diamonds can’t withstand the high temperatures involved in dry cutting things like ceramic or stone, and will wear out quickly and possibly fail.
After the blade has whizzed through the material being cut several thousand times, the diamonds begin to fracture and crack. The adhesive holding the diamonds to the metal blades also begins to wear down. Eventually, the diamonds will completely break up and the diamond dust is lost in the dust produced by the cutting.
Diamond saw blades are an essential tool for many projects, ranging from arts and crafts, home construction and industrial uses.
