After a short hiatus due to COVID, we're back with our blog providing our readers with information in and around the diamond tooling industry. Today we'll be looking at diamond and Cubic boron nitride (CBN is a super abrasive that has a similar crystal structure as diamond). They are two of the more common types [...]
Choosing the type of diamond blade (Continuous Rim, Side-Spoked, Gulleted, etc. - see Making the Cut - Diamond Cutoff Wheels), is important in blade selection, but blade thickness and diamond grit play crucial roles as well. Choosing the Best Diamond Blade Thickness A blade’s thickness (kerf) is measured at the periphery and includes the [...]
When cutting fiberglass and other composites the “go-to” choice is the tried and true electro-plated diamond cutoff wheel. You would be hard-pressed to find a composite cutting operation without one. Standard Models Continuous Rim Blade: This is the most popular blade model for general purpose cutting. It’s used for standard, thin FRP applications and generally [...]
