Top Reasons to Use Diamonds as Cutting Tools

There are three big reasons why a diamond is used with cutting tools: hardness, durability, and melting points. Let&#;s take a closer look at these reasons.

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Hardness

There are many reasons why a diamond is used in cutting tools, but the main reason for their use is due to their hardness. A diamond consists of carbon, which is the hardest element on earth. So, its hardness makes it ideal for cutting other materials, which of course includes hard-to-cut metals. A diamond is even able to scratch Tungsten, which is the toughest metal on the Mohs scale at 9.5. A diamond is a 10 on the Mohs scale, which is why it is able to scratch it.

High Melting Point

Another reason diamonds make for a great tool for cutting metal is because of their high melting point, which means they can resist a lot of heat and pressure. A diamond has a melting point of degrees Fahrenheit and can burn at degrees Fahrenheit. A diamond does not melt and will resist the heat.

Diamond/Carbon Boron Nitride (CBN) tools have excellent hardness and diffusion of heat, and polished CBN tools make a sharp cutting edge and provide superior precision compared to other materials, like carbide and high-speed steel. On top of that, you get a lifetime of high performance with diamond tools. Diamonds excel in hardness and the ability to diffuse heat when used as a cutting tool and is why diamonds can be used for cutting ferrous metals.

Durability

A diamond is durable, has hardness and high resistance, all of which makes it suitable to be used as an industrial cutting tool. Equipment and tools outfitted with diamonds will simply outlast other similar machines and tools without diamonds at the helm. Due to their hardness and durability, diamond cutting tools will last a long time and a diamond saw machine can stand up to a lot of use. This is why diamonds are so crucial to the diamond tool manufacturing industry.

Diamonds Increase Tool Effectiveness

When you use a diamond with a tool, the tool will increase in effectiveness dure to the factors of a diamond, such as hardness, high melting point, heat resistance and durability. Many people only look at diamonds as something you put on an engagement ring or other piece of jewelry, but diamonds provide some very practical effects due to their features. Yes, diamonds are beautiful, but they are also very practical and important for many industrial settings. Diamonds are constantly used along with cutting tools because they are the best choice to efficiently get a job done.

Contact Lieber & Solow

The diamond tool manufacturing industry covers a lot of different aspects and applications, but it is always important to have the exact tools you need for the job. When it comes to working with diamonds, they offer various benefits due to their features and is why they are prevalent as diamond cutting tools. Among the selection of tools for diamond manufacturing includes dressing grinding wheels, drawing fine wire, precision cutting, construction, mining and exploration.

Lieber & Solow has years of experience working in the diamond tool manufacturing industry and are a global leader in supplying industrial diamonds to these industries. Get the diamonds you need for your applications by going through Lieber & Solow today.

When you reach out, we will gladly answer any questions or concerns you may have regarding our selection of industrial diamonds and customized assortments. The number for our office is 212-354-. When you call, we can provide you with a helpful consultation to go over any questions you have about our selection of industrial and raw diamonds.

You want to make sure you do everything possible to extend the life of your diamond cutting blade. Diamond blades vary in size, style, and composition; however, the general best practices mentioned in this article are appropriate for all types of diamond blades.

DO: Use a hard bond to cut softer materials and a soft bond to cut harder materials

It sounds strange, but it has to do with the process of the diamonds being ground down while the blade spins through the material, sloughing off diamonds to reveal another diamond layer.

Hard bond &#; Soft material
A harder bond holds diamonds in place longer &#; meaning it&#;s more effective when grinding through softer material.

Soft bond &#; Hard material
When working with hard material, what&#;s important is to constantly wear away the diamonds to get to the next layer of diamonds beneath them. A soft bond allows this to occur.

 

DO: Use narrow gullets for hard materials and wide gullets for soft materials

On a segmented diamond cutting blade, the spaces between the segments help to remove the slurry of ground-down diamonds and matrix material. It&#;s important for the slurry to be removed efficiently, or the friction of the blade against the material can cause overheating.

Soft material &#; Wide gullets
When the softer material is being cut, the amount of slurry produced requires a wider gullet.

Hard material &#; Narrow gullets
Harder materials don&#;t produce as much slurry, so you can get away with using a blade with a narrower gullet.

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DO: Consult a cutting tool expert before cutting material of unknown hardness or abrasiveness

Diamond blades are designed and manufactured to cut nearly any type of material, such as:

Asphalt over concrete Granite Rebar Block Green Concrete Reinforced concrete Brick Limestone Stone Ceramics Marble Tile Cured Concrete Pavers (and other masonry) Travertine Glass Porcelain

If you have a material that&#;s not mentioned here, it&#;s best to contact a cutting tool specialist to determine the best diamond cutting blade to use.

 

DO: Check the aggregate type before cutting concrete

&#;Aggregate&#; refers to the particles that are combined with the concrete to give it strength. Some aggregate types are harder than others. The most common materials used are crushed stone, gravel, recycled concrete, sand, slag, and geosynthetics (man-made). Once you know the aggregate composition, you can pick the best concrete cutting blade for the job.

 

DON&#;T: Allow the blade to overheat

An overheated diamond blade ages prematurely and can crack. If you are running a dry blade, make sure you pause occasionally to allow it to cool down. Otherwise, for a wet job, make sure you have enough coolant (such as clean, cold water). Even when running a wet blade, you may need to allow it to run freely every 10 seconds or so to allow air to cool it down.

Although you can use a dry cutting blade for a wet job, you cannot do the opposite. A wet diamond blade used for a dry job will overheat and possibly break apart, becoming a dangerous flying object.

 

DON&#;T: Use a blade designed for a low-horsepower saw on a high-horsepower saw

In this scenario, the diamond blade will wear out much more quickly than it would normally. On the other hand, it&#;s a bad idea to use a high-horsepower blade on a low-horsepower saw because the blade may damage the material or itself.

 

DON&#;T: Allow untrained saw operators to use diamond blades

An experienced saw operator knows how to use a diamond cutting blade so that it&#;s most effective. Besides properly matching the blade to the job (and the saw), a well-trained operator knows how and when to &#;dress the blade&#; (exposing new diamonds by cutting something abrasive).
It&#;s also important for the saw operator to observe the recommended operating speeds for both the saw and blade. The blade manufacturer will have a recommended speed for its diamond cutting blades as well as a maximum safe speed.

 

DON&#;T: Neglect saw maintenance

Besides the saw&#;s operation, its maintenance is also a factor in prolonging the life of a diamond blade. Although all parts are important, it&#;s particularly crucial to check the saw&#;s drive belts, bearings, spindle, water jet flow, and water pump. If you&#;re unsure which parts your saw is need of, our parts specialists can help.

 

Not sure which saw blades are right for your upcoming job?

Request a quote or call us at 1-888-776- to speak with a Pro Tool & Supply representative. We also carry concrete and masonry saw and equipment for purchase or rent. After getting our expert assistance, we can supply you with a complete product solution of saw and blades for cutting concrete, masonry, or other difficult-to-cut products.

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