Diamond Saw Blade for Ceramic

A circular diamond blade consists of three basic parts: the diamond particles, the bond and the core. The bond holds the diamond in place on the steel core to create the blade. Both synthetic diamond and natural diamond are used. The correct grit size of the diamond is determined by the application. Typically coarse grits are used for fiberglass and concrete applications and finer grits are used in finishing applications on glass and ceramics. A harder bond reduces erosion of the bond and holds the diamond in place longer when cutting softer, highly abrasive materials like asphalt or green concrete. A softer bond breaks down quicker and is best for cutting harder materials such as granite or cured concrete.

Diamond blades don’t cut the same way as conventional abrasive or toothed cutting blades do. They don’t cut the material, instead they act more like a grinding wheel. Diamond blades don’t rip and tear material; the material is ground down by the diamond instead. This cutting method creates a cleaner, more precise cut and typically, depending on the grit size used, won’t leave jagged edges. That precision and tight tolerance is the reason the aeronautical, electronic, and automobile industries use diamond blades. It helps them achieve tight tolerances to limit material loss and keep costs down.