What Is a Diamond Saw?
Diamond saws are tools with diamond particles embedded in the blade.
They are low-impact tools that produce minimal dust and can cut complex shapes, small objects, and brittle materials, making them suitable for a wide range of applications. In research and development settings, their delicate, high-precision cutting makes them useful for cutting small samples. But they can even be used in large-scale construction projects, such as the demolition of structures.
There are many types of diamond saws, including cable saws and circular saws. Each type has a different use case. While cable saws are well-suited for cutting in tight spaces and handling complex shapes, circular saws are suitable for general cutting.
Uses of Diamond Saws
Boasting exceptional cutting power and precision, diamond saws have a wide range of uses. They can cut ceramics, glass, porcelain, tiles, reinforced concrete, and other tough materials. They can be used across many fields, from research and development to production and demolition, and come in a variety of shapes and sizes, from tabletop to large-scale models.
It is important to select the most appropriate diamond saw for the size of the material to be cut. Circular saws can safely achieve a smooth cut, even on hard materials.
Cable diamond saws facilitate cutting the cutting of fixed objects without imposing any load. This makes them suitable for cutting brittle and hard materials alike without causing damage.
Principle of Diamond Saws
Diamond saws are characterized by their high-precision cutting abilities and are named for the diamond particles embedded in their blades. Diamonds have extremely high hardness, and this property makes it possible to generate the force needed to cut through hard materials.
The size and density of the diamond particles also influence the function of both cable and circular diamond saws. Cable saws cut using reciprocating motion, while circular saws cut using rotation. What the two have in common is the necessity to make direct contact with the object to cut through it.
Furthermore, the cutting speed can be controlled by adjusting the cutting load, facilitating the precise cutting of various hard materials at the appropriate load and speed required to prevent damage and malfunctions.
The overall efficacy of diamond saws relies on both the hardness of the diamond particles and accurate cutting load and speed. The correct balance of these factors provides the exceptional cutting ability and precision that diamond saws are capable of.
Types of Diamond Saws
There are three main types of diamond saws: cable diamond saws, circular diamond saws, and segmented diamond saws.
1. Cable Diamond Saw
Cable diamond saws make use of a cable embedded with diamond particles. Since cutting is performed using a reciprocating motion, they are effective in tight spaces and for cutting complicated shapes.
They can also be used without imposing a heavy load on the target object, making them suitable for both durable and brittle materials.
2. Circular Diamond Saw
Circular diamond saws use a circular blade embedded with diamond particles. They cut using a rotational motion, making them suitable for general cutting work and achieving smooth cut surfaces.
3. Segment Diamond Saw
Segmented diamond saws feature diamond-embedded segmented blades embedded. This allows for effective heat dissipation while cutting, making them suitable for high-speed cutting and prolonged use.
Additionally, the segmented blade reduces friction against the object being cut, making cutting more efficient.