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Understanding Cutting Materials:

1) Concrete - Concrete is a construction material composed of cement as well as other cementitious materials such as slag cement, fly ash, coarse aggregate (such as granite, gravel or limestone), fine aggregate (such as sand), chemical and water admixtures. Concrete is usually used to make pipe, pavements, foundations, highways/raods, bridges, parking structures, architectural structures, brick / block walls, fences, poles, etc. Read More

2) Asphalt - Asphalt is a sticky, black and highly viscous liquid or semi-solid that is present in most crude petroleums. It is most commonly modelled as a colloid with asphaltenes as the dispersed phase and maltenes as the continuous phase. The primary use of asphalt is in road construction, where it is used as the glue or binder for the aggregate particles, and the road surfacing material is usually called asphalt overlay concrete. Read More

3) Masonry - The common materials of masonry construction are brick, concrete block and natural stone such as granite, marble, travertine or limestone, etc. Masonry is generally a highly durable form of construction and it is commonly used for the walls of buildings, retaining walls and monuments. Brick and concrete block are the most common types of masonry in use in industrialized nations and may be either weight-bearing. Read More

4) Stone - Natural stone is a geographical list of stone used for decorative purposes in construction and monumental sculpture. Natural and precast stones vary significantly in their geographic origin, mineralogical composition, and physical and mechanical properties. There are numerous types of stone to select, with each one exhibiting specific qualities of compressive strength and abrasive resistance. Read More

5) Ceramic / Porcelain - Ceramic tile is a mixture of clays which have been shaped and fired at high temperatures, resulting in a hard body. This hard body may then be left untreated or colored glass coating. Porcelian tile is ceramic tile with a water absorption rate of less than 0.5 percent that are used to cover floors and walls. Thay can either be unglazed or glazed. Read More

6) Glass Tile / Mosaic - Glass tiles and glass mosaics are pieces of glass formed into shapes with unique depth and color. Cutting glass tiles can be complex for the installer because glass tiles are more rigid and fragile than ceramic or porcelain tiles, chipping or cracking occurs when too much pressure is applied. Read More

Understanding Diamond Blades - Diamond blades are often used for cutting green concrete, concrete, reinforced concrete, brick, block, pavers, concrete slate, natural stone, asphalt, roof tiles, ductile iron pipe, steel rebars, ridge concrete pipe, etc. Read More

Understanding the difference between "Regular Tile Blade" and "Glass Tile Blade" - Find out why you cannot use a regular ceramic or porcelain tile blade to cut glass tiles or mosaic and learn the best way to cut glass or mosaic tiles without having trouble to prevent back layer chipping for smooth finish. Read More

Diamond Blade Selection Guide - Gila Tools's line of diamond tools are designed to provide the optimum performance for different cutting material types. The following items will be important in selecting the correct blade for your application. Read More

Cutting Depth & Operating Speed Guidelines - Diamond blade operating speeds base on 9500 SFPM (Surface Feet Per Minute). Diamond blade cutting depths listed above are approximate. Actual cutting depth will vary with the exact blade diameter, flange and saw types. Raed More

Diamond Blades Troubleshooting - Loss of Tension - Cause: Steel center has been overheating from rubbing the side of material being cut. Remedy: Make certain blade RPM is correct so the blade operates at its tensioned speed. Tune engine according to manufacturter's manial. Read More

Diamond Core Bits Troubleshooting - The core bit will not cut - Cause: The material is too hard for the diamond specification. Remedy: Match the diamond specification to the material. Cause: The bit is glazed (smooth diamonds). Remedy: Re-sharpen the tool by drilling into abrasive material (sandstone, block etc.) Raed More

Diamond Core Bit Drilling Tips - Always secure the drill rig either with a mechnical anchor, vacuum system or by use of the jack screw. Read More

Safety Precautions - Inspect saw daily for excessive wear, core cracking and arbor damage. Replace any blade showing signs of damages. When mounting blade, clean arbor and flanges and inspect for damage. Fit blade onto arbor shaft between inner and outer flanges and tughten the nut securely. Read More

Aggregate Map - Aggregate hardness is referenced by the Mohs Scale. This scale assigns arbitrary quantitative units, ranging from 1 through 10, by which the scratch hardness of a mineral is determined. Raed More

Carbide Saw Blades - Most carbide saw blades are designed to do their best work in a certain type of cutting operation and materials. There are carbide saw blades designed for ripping hardwood, softwood, or lumber, crosscutting hardwood, softwood, or lumber, cutting OSB, plywood and panels, cutting laminates, fiberglass and plastics, cutting melamine, cutting metal and steel, cutting fiber cement board and hardiplank panels, and cutting non-ferrous metals. What a blade does best is determined by the number of teeth, the type of gullet, the tooth configuration and the hook angle (angle of the tooth). Raed More

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