F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I choose the right diamond saw blade?
Depends on what you're cutting. Concrete, reinforced concrete, granite, marble, porcelain tile and asphalt all call for different blade specs.

The diameter, cutting depth, machine, rpm and whether you cut wet or dry all matter too. Tell us what material you're working and what equipment you run, and we'll help you pick the right blade.

2. What's the difference between wet and dry diamond cutting?
Wet cutting uses water to cool the blade and keep dust down. It's the better call for longer or heavier jobs.

Dry cutting comes in handy when there's no water around, and it's common with hand-held saws and portable gear. That said — make sure the blade is built for the method you're using.

3. Why is my diamond blade cutting so slow?
Most often it's the wrong blade for the material, the wrong rpm, too much pressure, overheating, or a worn or glazed segment.

Check the blade spec and machine speed first. On some materials, switching the bond or opening up the blade (dressing it) brings the cutting speed back.

4. How long does a diamond blade or core bit last?
There's no fixed service life for a diamond tool. It swings a lot depending on the material, machine, operator and working conditions.

For blades we usually look at cutting meters. For core bits, holes drilled or drilling meters tell the story better. Give us your material, tool size and application, and we can give you a more realistic number.

5. Can diamond core bits drill reinforced concrete and rebar?
Yes. Diamond core bits are the go-to for reinforced concrete.

You need to match the bit to the concrete, the aggregate and how much rebar there is. Water supply, rpm and drilling pressure all play a part. For heavily reinforced concrete we can point you to a segment made for exactly that.

6. What's the difference between a diamond cup wheel and a PCD grinding wheel?
A diamond cup wheel is mainly for grinding concrete, stone and other hard surfaces.

PCD tools are more for pulling up epoxy, glue, paint, mastic and other coatings. They shine when the material tends to load up a regular diamond tool.

For everyday concrete grinding, go with the cup wheel. For aggressive coating removal, PCD is usually the better pick.

7. How do I choose the right diamond polishing pad?
Start with the material and the finish you want.

Concrete, granite, marble and ceramic each take different pad specs. The grit changes with the polishing stage too — coarser grits for grinding and scratch removal, finer ones to bring up the shine.

We supply pads for both wet and dry use. Tell us the material, machine and pad size, and we'll suggest a grit sequence.

8. Can you make custom diamond tools or send samples?
Yes. We make diamond saw blades, core bits, grinding tools and polishing pads for different jobs, and we take OEM orders too.

For a new application, we usually suggest testing samples before you commit to a larger order. That way you check the cutting speed, tool life and finish on your own material.

Send us the material, tool size, machine and application details, and we'll work through the spec with you.