How Diamond Tipped Saw Blades Work

The hardest material on the planet, diamonds are used to reinforce saw blades.

Extremely resilient, diamonds are applied to saw blades to facilitate the precise cutting of otherwise difficult materials. Diamond tipped saw blades are used for a variety of projects, and knowing how to properly operate one is important for both the safety and effectiveness of the tool.

Construction

Metal bonding agents and diamond granules are combined to provide an ultra-strong blade.

Utilizing small granules of natural or synthetic diamonds, manufacturers combine the diamond particles with metal powders. These combination is then pressed into a specific shape and strength onto the teeth of the saw blade.

Materials

Diamond tipped saws are effective in cutting difficult and sensitive materials such as marble.

Depending upon the specifications of the individual blade, diamond tipped saw-blades can be used for both dry and wet cutting of such materials as asphalt, marble, granite and concrete.

Different Blades

Saw blades come in a variety of sizes, from small to very large.

Diamond tipped saw blades come in a variety of sizes, from very large blades for cutting large blocks of material, to smaller sized blades useful for trimming concrete and roof tiles.

Safety

Goggles can prevent particles from reaching the eyes.

As with any tool, whether used for personal or industrial projects, users of diamond tipped saw blades should utilize safety gear such as goggles, a dust mask and gloves.

References

• The Free Dictionary: Polycrystalline Diamond
• Diamond Blade Select: Categories of Diamond Tools
• Diamond Blade Select: Diamond Saw Blades

Resources

• UKAM Industrial Superhard Tools