Selecting the correct diamond saw blade to cut materials is essential for its service life. Over the years, many people have been trying to come up with the best option as there are a lot of different opinions. A diamond saw blade has diamonds fixed on the edges and is designed to cut hard material.

CA Drillers use diamond sawing blades to cut materials such as granite, asphalt, concrete, marble, etc. Diamond saw blades make the cuts precise and free from chipping and cracks.

In this blog, we will learn about things to take care of before buying a diamond saw blade, how to choose the correct blade and tips to make it last longer.

Choose the Right Diamond Blade

If you choose a diamond blade correctly, it will provide a good cutting speed, working life and value for the money spent. It is vital to consider a few factors due to this reason; it will help you select the perfect diamond blade for your project.

Price

For the professional cut, superior quality and expensive diamond blade deliver the best result and prolongs the blade’s life. Although, for the occasional use, it would be best to prefer the diamond blade series at lower prices.

Size

Consider the RPM and horsepower of the tool you would like to use to complete your task. Diamond blades work perfectly with the saws and RPM of the grinders.

To maintain the utmost safety standards, you must check all the necessary machines before deciding what product will suit your needs.

Materials

Identify the material you want to cut, as it dramatically determines the life and cutting speed of the diamond blade.

Generally, these materials are categorized into four sections: Medium to hard, soft, medium to soft, and hard. If your material is hard, you must go for a diamond blade with more delicate bonds.

Speed

Many people believe that the most rigid blade will cut anything without stress. However, it is incorrect because hard-bonded blades cannot miss hard surfaces. Also, some materials are cut quickly and give the best blade performance.

Factors to Consider Before Buying a Blade

A diamond saw blade is the perfect choice to make professional cuts on a hard surface such as concrete. Irrespective of what you need to cut, you can enhance concrete with decorating scoring, marking out existing concrete for replacement, or sawing control joints. It will require a superior-quality blade to perform these tasks effectively.

Material You Want to Cut

The right blade will be decided by what you need to cut and its metallurgical bond. The bond indicates a combination of metals that form various segments and controls the exposure of the new diamond during the cutting process.The wrong bond will fail the blade and will wear out fast.

The manufacturers keep a list of materials on the package that you can cut with the diamond saw blade.

Saw Type

The size of the blade varies with the saw RPMs. Various blades have the different horsepower. For instance, low horsepower only requires more diamonds than higher horsepower saws.

Wet or Dry Cutting

The application is the most crucial factor when selecting a diamond blade. For example, smaller diamond blades are designed to cut dry and wet applications.

For dry cutting, make a shallow pass and let the blade spin in the air at intervals to cool down. It will be difficult to cool it down without water, so please ensure you have water on site.

The Diameter of The Blade

There are multiple factors to consider before selecting a diamond blade. However, many things depend on the tools used to cut. You must remember to ensure the proper size blade on the right saw.

Tips to Make Diamond Blade Last Longer

Regular Cleaning

A diamond saw blade is a versatile tool usually used under harsh conditions, leaving marks on the blade and abrading its edges. Proper cleaning is a must to keep the blade functional. Cleaning the diamond saw blade is the best way to keep its edge sharp and ready for a cut. It will help make the blade last longer and keep it clean from dirt.

Sharpening the blade will make it wear quickly, but keeping it clean will preserve its cutting potential. You do not need soap to clean the blade, only a piece of concrete that is big enough to run on the blade. Plugin your saw, throttle the motor to run on full power, and have shallow cuts on the stone for a few minutes. Make this cut on a minimum of five angles for 20 seconds, and you will see a clean saw blade.

Polishing

Polishing is considered best to maintain the blade after it is used. However, you do not need to polish your blade daily, but it is best to clean it at least every two to three weeks to remove scratched and weakening boundaries and enhance its advantages.

Follow the below points to polish the blade.

• Wipe the blade using a soft cloth to clean the dust.
• Use polish material that is made to use stainless steel blades. Please remember to buy good quality polish material.
• Pour a dime-sized drop on the blade’s body and rub it in. Please keep it for 10 minutes and then wipe it off the blade’s surface. Follow the instructions given by manufacturers.

Do Not Force the Cut

To help your blade last longer, be careful about the intensity you cut as the harness marks the blade saw shock and brittle. The vibration will easily damage the teeth of the saw. Without absolute power, there may be a kerf loss, and it can delay your work. Also, please be careful about what kinds of metal and surface you use the saw for because if you cut an extremely complex material, the teeth saw will be damaged.

Depth of Saw Blade

Many people overlook the depth of the blade, but it is crucial to cut the material with the blade. Therefore, you must ensure that the blades are protected from damaging the clings to the diamond segments.

To be consistent while cutting, please keep track of the depth settings, as it will ensure the maximum benefit.

Diamond Saw Blade Storage

Appropriate storage of the diamond saw blade will increase the blade life and make it work efficiently. There are various ways to store the blade, including :

• Using storage rack: A rectangular wooden frame with slanted individual slots will store the blades safely.
• CD-style box: Similar to storing compact disks, you can conceal your diamond saw blade in an organised manner.
• Knife block: It is similar to how you preserve your knives in the kitchen. However, for blades, you will need a block that is strong enough to hold the heavy saws.
• French clean saw blade system: A rack that holds the various sizes of diamond saw blades.

Out of all the above-described methods, you need to use which works best for you.

Summing Up

Following the above tips is easy, but you can also reach out to CA Drillers, a pioneer of diamond drilling in London and Kent. We offer a wide variety of diamond drilling and sawing services, from cutting marbles to polishing. Please enquire about the certified drilling professionals for your needs. Call us on + 44 808 274 7824 or visit us online to learn more about our services. We’d be happy to help you.