The type of blade you use in your tools makes a huge difference in how the job gets done. And these blades don’t come cheap, so you need to know what you’re working with, and how to choose the best one for the task at hand. However, it can be hard to know where to start – there are so many different kinds of blades and tools available, and each one serves a different purpose.
Steel Saw Blades Cut Softer Materials
While a standard steel saw blade has teeth to slice through softer materials like wood, Diamond blades cut dense, hard materials that are too tough for wood and metal saw blades. But, they are not all created equal. Just as there are different wood saw blades for soft or hardwood, diamond blades come designed for a range of uses.
Diamond Blades Can Cut Strongest Materials Except Itself
In order for any blade to cut through the material, it must be made from a substance that is harder than material to be cut. Diamonds are one of the strongest natural substances known to exist on earth. Steel, stone and concrete are some of the toughest materials available and require some tougher-than-normal saw blades to cut through them. Diamond saws are an incredibly useful tool for cutting through materials, and are extensively used for precise and heavy-duty cutting.
On the job site they are regularly used for cutting through reinforced materials like bricks, blocks, walls and concrete. Their strength allows for a more effective, smoother cut than other blades. This has made them an incredibly popular advancement in the construction industry. Pop them on an angle grinder, brick saw, demo saw, or floor saw they slice through bricks, concrete, stone and asphalt with ease!
Diamond Blades are Most Popular in the Construction Industry
Because diamonds are incredibly hard and have a high melting point, diamond tools are regularly used within the construction industry. They are the blade of choice for bricklayers, concreters, landscapers and for civil construction.
Diamond and Steel Saw Blades Differ in Cutting Capacities
Diamond blades will not just change the way you cut various materials. They are likely to change how you think about cutting entirely. This is because they do not actually cut in the way that traditional saw blades cut. Most steel blades work by directly cutting the material. Instead, the diamond blade works by generating friction and essentially working like a grinding wheel.
If you have more questions about the differences between steel saw blades and diamond saw blades, you can ask us at Tooltec. With our more than three decades of experience, Tooltec can provide you all your diamond blade needs, from manufacturing to repairs, from re-tip to replacements.
