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.
The Blade | ||
Segment Bond Hardness | Cutting Speed | Blade Life |
Harder | Slower | Longer |
Softer | Faster | Shorter |
Diamond Quality | Cutting Speed | Blade Life |
Lower | Slower | Shorter |
Higher | Faster | Longer |
Diamond Concentration | Cutting Speed | Blade Life |
Lower | Faster | Shorter |
Higher | Slower | Longer |
Segment Width | Cutting Speed | Blade Life |
Thinner | Faster | Shorter |
Thicker | Slower | Longer |
The Job | ||
Cutting Depth | Cutting Speed | Blade Life |
Shallow | Slower | Longer |
Deep | Faster | Shorter |
Cutting Pressure (infeed) | Cutting Speed | Blade Life |
Lower | Slower | Shorter |
Higher | Faster | Longer |
Material Hardness | Cutting Speed | Blade Life |
Harder | Slower | Shorter |
Softer | Faster | Longer |
Material Abrasiveness | Cutting Speed | Blade Life |
More | Faster | Shorter |
Less | Slower | Longer |