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ALPHA–Katana Turbo

This blade is the ultimate dry cutting diamond blade for the professional tile contractor.
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Dia–Pro Diamond Turbo Blades

Ultimate Turbo Blade Maxima is designed for optimal performance in cutting granite.
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Eagle Diamond Turbo Blades

Superior quality and dependability at a fraction of the price of other blades.
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Dia–Plus Premium Wide Turbo Blade

This blade is excellent for cutting the hardest stone and reinforced concrete.
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diamondsawblades.com is here to provide information on diamond blades. We provide excellent information on the use of diamond blades, maintenance, and care. Want to know what an S–Segment is or recommended RPMs to use on granite? Diamond saw blades.com is partnered with Granite City Tool with knowledgeable staff that can answer further questions.

What is a diamond saw blade?

Diamond blades are used for cutting granite, blue stone, marble, dolomite, sandstone, limestone, brick, cinder blocks, graphite, concrete, slate and other similar materials. Diamond blade segments are made by mixing diamond particles and powdered metals that alloy under heat & pressure and form a molded segment. These diamond segments are then welded to a steel core, often this is done with silver solder for wet use blades only. A Laser Welder blade is used for dry cutting only. Some diamond blades have a continuous rim of sintered segment. Diamond segments vary in design. Some diamond blades are solid and continuous that provide chip–free cutting while others contain spaces between segments that provide faster cutting. The type of blade varies depending on its intended purpose.

There are two basic diamond blade cores:

Solid Core - made of a one piece of high strength steel disc.
Silent Core - made from a thin copper disc sandwiched in between two steel discs, then riveted and ground smooth.

OSHA Regulations:

Requires many shops to use silent core blades for noise reduction. “OSHA Standard 1910.95”

All granite blades are regulated through OSHA to use water while cutting. This especially important in stones containing silica. “OSHA Standard 1926.55”

Diamond Segment Differences:

Many segments for stone cutting blades vary because of different materials for cutting.
Example:
A segment for hard granite will have a soft bond with a good diamond particle retention.
A segment for a soft stone will have a larger diamond and a very hard bond.

The mud or "slurry" given off by the process of cutting stone is what wears the bond away from the segments. The calculation of bond hardness, bond material, diamond particle, and design of the segment are critical for all types of stone. A diamond blade for cutting stone is not an exact science. Most of the time, trial and error are required for optimum performance and blade life.