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Even though diamonds are the hardest natural substance known to man, they eventually wear down and become dull. The material being cut should have enough abrasiveness to wear away some of the bonding matrix to expose a new diamond grit. As the old diamond is worn away, a new diamond will take over the cutting task.
EXPOSING THE BLADE:
Sometimes the material being cut is not abrasive enough to expose a new diamond. If the blade is not sharpened, it will rub against the surface resulting in heat build up to the core. To prevent this it is necessary to expose the blade. To expose the blade simply cut something that is very abrasive such as a piece of cinder block, old grinding wheel, or asphalt.
Indications that the blade needs to be exposed are:
• The diamonds in the matrix appear shiny because they are worn flat.
• The blade stops cutting or noticeably slows down.
Allow the blade to do the cutting. There is no need to use force. Keep in mind, there are other factors which affect performance, including the overall content and quality of the diamonds in the blade, the aggregate being cut, horsepower and revolutions per minute (RPM) of the machine in use, the coolant, the steel content of the cut material, etc. Get as much information as possible on the material you plan to cut before you choose your blade.
For all your diamond cutting product and equipment leasing needs call toll free at 877-841-3437.
Performance tips for better cutting:
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