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Diamond Blade Sawing Guidelines |
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| To optimize productivity and blade life it is important to match the material to be cut with the proper blade. The following charts provide general diamond sawing data. |
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The Blade |
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| Segment Bond Hardness |
Cutting Speed |
Blade Life |
| Harder |
Slower |
Longer |
| Softer |
Faster |
Shorter |
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| Diamond Quality |
Cutting Speed |
Blade Life |
| Lower |
Slower |
Shorter |
| Higher |
Faster |
Longer |
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| Diamond Concentration |
Cutting Speed |
Blade Life |
| Lower |
Faster |
Shorter |
| Higher |
Slower |
Longer |
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| Segment Width |
Cutting Speed |
Blade Life |
| Thinner |
Faster |
Shorter |
| Thicker |
Slower |
Longer |
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The Job |
| Cutting Depth |
Cutting Speed |
Blade Life |
| Shallow |
Slower |
Longer |
| Deep |
Faster |
Shorter |
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| Cutting Pressure (infeed) |
Cutting Speed |
Blade Life |
| Lower |
Slower |
Shorter |
| Higher |
Faster |
Longer |
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| Material Hardness |
Cutting Speed |
Blade Life |
| Harder |
Slower |
Shorter |
| Softer |
Faster |
Longer |
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| Material Abrasiveness |
Cutting Speed |
Blade Life |
| More |
Faster |
Shorter |
| Less |
Slower |
Longer |
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