Hydro Construction Products has an impressive selection of diamond blades and core bits that provide a cutting edge stone and masonry technology. Remaining true to their mantra, "A Product for Every Project", Hydro ventured out on the concrete cutting industry to meet the changing demands of the built environment.
Hydro partners with Arix in bringing diamond blades and core bits to Australia. Hydro Diamond Tools product range consists of all types of concrete cutting materials like laser trade blades, stone products, premium blades, and conventional blades.
Before choosing the right diamond blades and core bits to use, it is helpful to know the basics of diamond blades and core bits.
The other is the laser welded attachment, which yields the strongest bond to the core. This attachment method is perfect for wet cutting applications on a high horsepower equipment. Under laser welded attachment, the steel cores appeared to be thicker, heat-treated and tensioned that creates precision grind.
2. Segment
The segment is made up of diamond crystals and bonding matrix. The diamond crystals used for cutting are synthetic, instead of the natural diamonds, because the essential characteristics, such as shape, size, and strength can be closely monitored and controlled during the process. Also, the ability to monitor these key features allow for accurate prediction of cutting speed (Revolutions Per Minute or RPM) and the service life of each blade. Other factors to look for in diamonds include the following: the amount of diamonds in the segment, the quality of the diamonds, and the size of the diamond required to use.
The correct formulation of the bonding matrix plays a significant role in holding the diamond crystals in place. Soft bonds are made with low abrasion resistant metals like bronze, and they are ideal to use for cutting very hard, abrasive materials like porcelain and concrete. Hard bonds are suitable for cutting soft materials like asphalt and freshly poured concrete.
How do Diamond Blades Work?
Contrary to most belief, diamond blades do not cut, but rather grind the material by friction. By running the diamond tool through the surface of the material, the diamond crystals grind the material into a fine powder.
New sharp diamond points are exposed by the controlled erosion of the bonding matrix. The cycle continues until all the diamond crystals and metal bonds of the segment are gone. The diamond blade will no longer rotate and grind once the cutting section is consumed. This signals the need for a new diamond blade replacement.
What are the Types of Diamond Cutting?
There are two basic types of diamond cutting: wet and dry. Choosing between these two applications depends on the project specifications, the equipment or tool to be used, and the operator's preference.
Dry cutting needs sufficient airflow around the blade to prevent it from overheating. This is best done by running intermittent cuts of the material with periods of "free-spinning" to let the blades cool down.
Wet cutting applications require an adequate amount of water to cool off the blades. The water also supports the cutting efficiency and longevity of the wet blade. It also keeps the dust and other debris down.
Hydro Construction Products value client satisfaction and trust. Hydro's team of experts work hand in hand with industry specifiers in choosing the right diamond blades to use in a concrete cutting project.
Utilise high-performing, world-class diamond blades for your next cutting project. Contact Hydro Construction Products today.
