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Who uses diamond tools and what are they used for?
Users: Contractors, Builders, DIY Hobbyists, Roofers,
Paving Companies, Construction Companies, Electricians, Quarries,
Engineers & Municipalities.
Uses: Construction, Roofing, Paving, Road Repair, Home
Repairs, Renovations, Maintenance, Restoration & other Industrial
Applications.
Diamond tools are used for cutting, grinding or drilling through masonry materials commonly found in the construction industry. There are several types of diamond tools ranging from diamond saw blades, grinding cup wheels, diamond core drill bits and other abrasive tools for repairs, building or restoration.
Diamond saw blades are typically used for cutting concrete, reinforced concrete, green concrete, asphalt over concrete, asphalt with aggregates, brick, block, natural stone, metals and many other extremely hard or abrasive industrial materials.
The diamond segments are the rectangular shaped "teeth" that do the grinding. These segments are composed of a diamond grit with different shapes and sizes which can vary depending on the material being cut. The diamonds are held in place by a bond of metallic powders designed to wear down at a specific rate depending on the material.
For hard materials like metal, a soft bonded diamond blade would be used so the segments can wear down fast enough to permit new diamonds to be exposed to continue grinding effectively. If the bond does not wear fast enough for the material being cut, it will result in the smoothing of the segments with no sharp diamonds on the surface. This can cause the blade to jam, pound against the material and possibly damage your cutting saw.
For soft abrasive materials like asphalt, a hard bonded saw blade must be used which will prevent premature wear from the abrasive properties of the asphalt. If you use a soft bond to cut asphalt it will wear down extremely fast and your investment will be lost. Make sure to consult your diamond blade provider for the correct diamond tools for your cutting materials.
There are many different types of saw in which diamond blades are used such as: high-speed gas powered cut-off saws, walk-behind saws, handheld angle grinders, bridge saws, rail saws, table saws, circular tile saws & ring saws amongst other types of industrial cutting machines.
Some specialty diamond tools include concave diamond blades, crack chasers and tuckpointers.
Concave diamond blades are cup shaped diamond blades designed for cutting curves in masonry materials such as countertops, which is perfect for sink installations.
Crack chaser saw blades are thick diamond blades with V shaped segments for repairing superficial cracks in concrete. They are designed to make it easy to apply sealant after you've made a V-shaped cut along the length of the cracked surface.
Tuckpointers are an excellent choice for grinding out the mortar from old brick walls for restoration jobs. They can also be used for other applications where a wider cut in required. They are great for DIY projects as they can be easily used on any common angle grinder without requiring expensive equipment.
Diamond tipped grinding cup wheels are another type of diamond tool used primarily for grinding, beveling, smoothing or polishing concrete, brick, block, marble, granite and stone. Single row grinding cups can be used for removal of paint, wallpaper, glue and epoxies while double segmented cups or turbo cup wheels are commonly used for a semi-polished grinding finish to the workpiece.
For industrial drilling purposes, diamond core bits are usually
the contractor's tool of choice. It can drill through concrete
walls, granite, marble, travertine, countertops and other materials
to facilitate installations. Core bits are also used in the mining
industry for extraction of core sample materials for analysis. These
types of core bits are referred to as geotechnical core bits.
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