If you are looking for precision cuts and ultimate cutting performance, you are likely to find that a diamond blade saw is going to be the best option for you. These blades are incredibly durable due to their cutting edge that contains diamond grains. There are a number of diamond blade options to choose from, and the right one for you will depend on your exact needs.
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Suitable Materials for a Diamond Blade
A diamond blade is suitable for a wide range of materials including: concrete, aluminum, rubber, stone, gem stones, copper, ceramics, glass, asphalt, granite, engineering brick, and resin. Many professionals choose to use diamond blades even in situations where other saws could conceivably do the work – this is usually motivated by a desire for high precision and control while cutting.
Wet or Dry Cutting?
It is important to consider the type of material you intend to be cutting before choosing your diamond blade saw. One of the most important considerations is whether the work is more suitable for wet or dry cutting. For example, if you use a dry blade on granite, there is a high risk of the blade overheating and this can cause damage.
Wet Cutting Saw for Masonry
When choosing a cutting saw for masonry work, you need to consider both the hardness and the abrasiveness of the material. Most hard materials (e.g. concrete) are going to be more easily cut with a soft blade that has a high concentration of diamonds. If you intend to be cutting soft and abrasive materials, you are likely to do better with a hard diamond blade.
Dry Cutting Saws for Handy Saws
Dry blades are suitable for jobs where the blade is going to get sufficient cooling as a result of the air produced by the rotating blade. The diamonds in this type of diamond blade need to be of higher quality because they need to be able to deal with high temperatures.
Wet Floor Saws for Cutting
A wet blade saw is usually the best option for cutting floors, and the best blade will depend on the nature of the material (e.g. a standard diamond blade would be suitable for asphalt where only soft cutting is required).
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