Maintenance Tips for Diamond Saw Blades

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Although diamond saw blades are some of the best blades available, everything comes to an end at some point. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t extend the life of your saw blades. Maintaining tools isn’t just a part of the job. It’s about caring for your instrument and making sure your projects go off without a hitch. Discover more with these helpful tips from the professionals at Cost Cutting Blades.

When You Get A New Blade

Something shiny and new can make us feel a particular emotion: excitement, giddiness, a willingness to just use it with everything. However, you should always ease in a new blade for proper maintenance. It’s best to make your first cut not with something hard like metal but something soft and abrasive. Doing this breaks in the blade by bringing the rim into concentricity with the arbor. 

However, before installing your new blade, make sure to double-check the arbor shaft for wear and tear. For example, try giving it a little wiggle. If the shaft moves back and forth, your arbor shaft needs repair or even replacement. Ensure you check your tools and pieces of equipment before and after every job to make sure you’re using the tool to the best of your ability.

As You Use The Blade

As time goes on, there are other small things to do to avoid issues with your blade. For example, try not to cut anything that your blade is not designed to cut. It’s better to just get another blade designed for that job. Using your blade wrong could not only ruin the blade but also cause dangerous safety hazards. 

Although, not all blades cut dry. So for a lapidary diamond saw blade, lubricant is required to ensure the job is done right. Use the right amount so your blade doesn’t suffer from misuse. As you use the blade, reduce infeed pressure near the end of the cut to avoid breaks in the blade. Automatic cut off saws will do this for you, but only when properly set. 

Of course, every blade goes through wear and tear, even as hard as diamonds are. But you want to ensure that the wear is even so your blade has a longer life. In order to do that, reverse the blade occasionally. This makes the blade even. 

Lastly, sharpen your blade by making a few cuts on a soft, abrasive material. By keeping your blade sharp, you not only provide a much better job but keep your blade living longer and cutting sharper.

Get Your Own Diamond Saw Blades From the Best

You know where to get the best blades for your projects. Now it’s your job to take care of them so they last as long as possible. 

Do you have more questions about our diamond saw blades and how to take care of them? Find the answers you need by sending us your questions online. Our staff is happy to help you as soon as possible. Make your tools last longer with help from Cost Cutting Blades.

The Best Asphalt Blades: Which Asphalt Cutting Blades Works Best?

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Cutting asphalt is different from cutting concrete and requires a special type of blade. Choosing the wrong blade could result in your project taking longer or failing completely. To ensure you get the best asphalt blades, there are a few things to consider. Find out which type of blade works best for asphalt. Plus, find out why you should avoid using concrete blades when cutting asphalt. 

Why Choose Asphalt Blades over Concrete Blades?

Asphalt is a soft and very abrasive surface compared to concrete. An abrasive surface requires a very hard bond to wear and expose diamonds at the proper rate. However, concrete and brick are much harder materials. These harder materials need a softer bond since the material is less abrasive. The best asphalt blades will use a hard bond to achieve a cleaner cut. This hard bond also helps release the debris. 

Choosing to use a softer bonded blade results in the blade wearing out or overheating. When you use a concrete or block blade to cut asphalt, the diamond will not expose fast enough. When the diamond isn’t exposed fast enough, the blade will stop cutting. 

Best Asphalt Blades for Your Machinery

There are two types of asphalt blades to consider, low-HP and high-HP. Your blade selection depends on the type of project you’re working on. It will also depend on the horsepower of the machinery you’re using. 

  • Low HP: Low-HP diamond asphalt blades work in low-HP walk-behind saws. Low-HP saws usually have between 13 to 35 horsepower. These saws work best for residential projects and projects requiring short cuts. They’re also used in projects that need an easy to transport saw rather than a powerhouse. If your project uses a low horsepower saw and you’re making short cuts, opt for a low-HP diamond blade. 
  • High HP:  Projects that need more power, deeper or longer cuts use high-HP walk-behind saws. These machines usually have 35HP or more. These saws are capable of making much longer, sustained cuts. Because of their increased power, they’re also capable of making much deeper cuts. For these machines, we recommend using a high-HP diamond asphalt blade.

Asphalt cutting blades are also used for both wet and dry cutting. Dry cutting uses a softer bond than wet cutting. When wet cutting, the blade needs water to cool and lubricate while cutting. So make sure to double-check which type of blade you’re purchasing.

Only Use Blades from Trusted Manufacturers

When choosing tools for your project, it’s essential to consider quality over cost. The cheapest deal could end up causing expensive problems down the line. Low-cost blades may not be tested for long term use and are prone to failure. Having to repeatedly change blades during a project not only costs you time but costs you money. 

Cost Cutting Blades provides asphalt blades with the ideal bond to improve cutting speed and performance. We believe you deserve the right blades that are up to the task. If we haven’t seen the blade in action, we won’t sell it. Check out our entire selection of asphalt cutting blades, or contact us today for advice on your next project.

What Are Diamond Tipped Blades?

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When it comes to your business, you need the best materials you can get your hands on. For hands-on jobs, this specifically means the tools and equipment. Many positions require the use of a saw blade, whether it’s for cutting metal or something else entirely. However, are you really using the best possible blade out there, like a diamond tipped blade? And even if you do, is it the right type of blade for your job? Find out what a diamond tipped blade is and why it’s the best choice for your projects from the pros at Cost Cutting Blades. 

What Are They Made Of? 

While it may sound complicated, diamond tipped blades are made out of two separate components. These pieces are the steel core and the segment.

When it comes to the steel core, this segment is made to support the blade. It is typically a flat, round metal disc that supports the other segments. It is then attached to the cutting part using sintering, laser welding, or vacuum brazing. 

The cutting part of the blade is made of two components, specifically the diamond and metal bonds. The diamonds used in diamond tipped blades are synthetic, specifically because we can then control the size and strength of the diamonds. At CCB, our blades are the highest quality, just the right size, and the perfect amount of diamond to ensure you get the best cut out of your tool.

On the other hand, the metal bonds are also controlled to fit a specific mold. By wearing in just the right way, we can get the most out of the diamonds and give the best cut possible. The metal bonds do this by holding the diamonds in place so they can do the job right. 

What Makes Them The Best Choice?

Diamonds are not just a “girl’s best friend.” These minerals are also a helpful tool! Instead of cutting, these blades grind at such a high-quality rate, that it feels like a perfect cut. By getting the best product available, you’re not only helping yourself but giving your clients the best possible job.

Perfect Blades For Almost Every Job

To get the job done right, you need the perfect blade for your project. That being said, you’re in the perfect place to search for the right blade for you. At Cost Cutting Blades, we offer a large array of products so our clients can find all the high-quality blades they need in one place. Some of the blades we offer can handle:

And much, much more! Don’t know if the blade you want can handle your project? Get in touch with our professionals, and we can help you out.

Get Your Own Diamond Tipped Blades Today

When it comes to business, you want to do your best work, so clients keep coming back. So when you get one of the high-quality diamond tipped blades from Cost Cutting Blades, you’re not just doing it for yourself. You’re doing it for your customers. So, upgrade your tools today!

Do you have any questions for our team? Please feel free to fill out this form to contact us, and one of our members will be happy to assist you. 

Best Blades for Cutting Tile: Which Works Best?

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There are hundreds of different types of blades on the market today. It can be confusing when you’re trying to find the best blades for cutting tile with so many different options. Choosing the right tile blades for your project depends on the type of material you will be cutting.

The Best Blades for Cutting Tile

There are three main types of diamond blades available including segmented, continuous, and turbo blades. They come in various rim configurations designed for different materials impacting how the blades cut. To identify the best blades for cutting tile on your next project, we broke down the differences. The below descriptions should give you a better idea of which works best in various applications.

Segmented Blades

Segmented blades work in both wet and dry applications. They feature a medium to hard bond and provide a fast cutting speed. They provide a generally smooth cut, though chipping can occur on harder materials. Segmented blades are ideal for cutting porous materials and natural stone, including marble, granite, concrete, brick, and building materials.

Segmented blades featured small gullets around the edges of the blades. These gullets are small spaces that create a gap between segments. In addition to improving airflow and dissipating heat, they also remove excess material while cutting. Overall, gullets help to improve performance and cutting speed.

Continuous Rim Blades

Continuous rim blades feature a softer bond and are perfect for wet cutting harder materials that are prone to chipping. These materials include tile, porcelain, granite, stone, and glass. Rather than segments, continuous rim blades are solid. They feature a continuous rim and can be used on tile-cutting saws or hand saws.

Turbo Blades

Turbo blades work for a wide range of general-purpose cutting applications. They feature a soft to medium bond, with a continuous rim and serrated edge. The serrated edge helps speed up cutting while still providing a smooth cut. Turbo blades work in a variety of different tools including grinders and circular saws. They can wet or dry cut tile, stone, marble, granite, and masonry.

Choosing a Bond Hardness

Each type of blade features a bond hardness ranging from soft, medium, and hard. The bond hardness determines how quickly the diamonds are exposed when the blade is used. The softer the bond, the more rapidly the diamonds will be exposed through use.

Soft Bonded Blades

Soft-bonded blades are used primarily on hard or dense materials. The soft bond exposes new diamonds at a faster pace allowing for better cutting performance on these harder materials. This is especially important when cutting materials that are prone to cracking, as a softer bond will expose new diamonds more rapidly. This process results in a smoother cut.

Hard Bonded Blades

Hard-bonded blades work best on softer stones and porous materials such as asphalt or concrete. The harder bond is able to better withstand the abrasion from softer materials, helping the blade last longer.

Which Tile Blade Should I Choose?

When you’re getting ready for your next project, make sure to prepare in advance by knowing what types of materials you’ll be working with. When you know in advance which types of tile you’ll be cutting, you can choose the best blade for the job.

Looking for the best blades for cutting tile? Check out our great selection of tile blades as well as our other top quality diamond cutting blades in our online store.

Do You Know What Blades To Use To Cut Through A Metal Chain?

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No matter the specifics around your project, sometimes you can’t help but hit some snags. But the good thing is, is that there’s often a solution! And when it comes to cutting chains and other metal products, we have the solution for you. 

Of course, metal is no easy thing to cut through—especially something like steel. But at Cost Cutting Blades, we have the blade you need to get the job done right to satisfy your own clients.

Our Rescue And Demolition Blades

Currently, one of our available blades is ideal for cutting chains and other metal products. Behold, one of our finest, strongest blades available—our Rescue/Demolition Saw Blades! What makes these blades so strong, you ask? Nothing is too good for our clients, so these blades are made with the highest quality diamonds available. These diamonds allow the blade to cut more easily, twice as fast, and to last over a hundred times longer than other blades.

These blades also cut through more than just metal. It’s the perfect tool for cast iron, glass windshields, steel, stone, wood, and more! So, this blade isn’t just perfect for your small metalwork jobs, but also for a wide variety of projects. If you’re the kind of person looking to save money in the long run, you can do yourself a favor and purchase one of these blades. Its multipurpose applications mean you don’t have to buy an enormous variety of blades. What size does your company need? We currently have this blade in size 4″-9″ and 10″-16″. Only the best so you can give your clients the best.

Tools To Use To Cut A Chain and Other Metal

Remember how we said that these blades can cut more than just metal? They are usable in a variety of tools as well! These blades currently work with the following tools:

  • Small and large angle grinders. These versatile tools can do a large array of tasks, such as grinding metal and cutting tile. Any size tool is perfect for cutting chains the way you need.
  • Circular saws. These saws are most commonly used for cutting wood, but can also be used for other materials as well. And with our Rescue/Demolition Blades, you can swap out your blade in no time.
  • High speed saw. These saws are not much different than circular saws. And just like circular saws, they are used for a wide variety of projects. Upgrade your work with a blade from Cost Cutting Blades.
  • Low HP walk-behind saw. While these saws are mostly used for cutting up floors and concrete, they can do a number of other things too. Such as cutting up a chain or two. Use yours for a quick job, done easy.
  • Table saw. These are used for jobs that require precision and mostly on wood. But with the right blade, who says you can’t use them for metal?

If you already own one of these saws, make it work even harder for you. When you’re using our Rescue/Demolition Blades there’s no need to shell out more money for more tools. 

Cut Through Metal, Asphalt, and More With Cost Cutting Blades

You can’t get the job done right without the proper equipment. Especially without the piece that makes the magic happen—the blade! Now that you know what blades to use to cut through a metal chain, you can continue with your project, blade in hand. Just make sure to not cut yourself!

Do you have any questions for our team of professionals? We’re always happy to hear from you. Give us a call at (504) 581-8573 or send us a message online to get in touch. Let’s get the ball rolling on your projects.