Diamond Bandsaw Blade Gulleted Archives

What is a Diamond Coated Blade ( Gulleted )

Gulleted blades typically have medium to hard bonds for a range of wet and dry cutting applications. While these diamond saw blades can offer a relatively smooth cut with a fast cutting speed, chipping may still occur. They are durable and have a long blade life compared to other blades.

They are ideal for cutting marble and granite slabs, concrete, asphalt, brick, block, and other building materials.

The spaces of air that separate the diamond segments are called gullets or slots. The slots are there to improve air flow, cutting materials dust, dissipate heat, and remove slurry from the cut, helping to maintain the saw blade’s cutting performance. The size and shape of the gullets vary from blade to blade and will depend on the type of material the blade designed to cut.

How do you know when a diamond blade is done?

If you want to know how to tell if a diamond saw blade is dull, you need to keep an eye on it and check these symptoms:
Unusual vibrations when the saw is turned on.

1. Slow cutting speed when working on an easy material.
2. Obvious signs of warping or damage.
3. Unusual thumping noises when cutting.

Can a diamond blade cut quartz?

Diamond Blades for cutting Engineered Stone such as Quartz

Quartz and engineered stones are both very hard materials to cut, because of quartz density it can only be cut with a diamond blade suitable for hard material.

Can a diamond coated blade cut metal?

Yes, certain diamond blades can cut through metal, but this will depend entirely on the blades application. Most diamond blades are used to cut through concrete, brick, tile, and asphalt. Usually, each blade is specialized to cut a certain material or hardness of materials.

Can I cut wood with a diamond blade?

Diamond blades aren’t the best choice for cutting wood. As stated earlier, these saws are manufactured to handle the toughest materials, and wood isn’t one of those. Wood, especially boards, have soft fibers which can easily be damaged when the cut is not done correctly.