Diamond Edge Band Saws

Product Description

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The following chart will give you a quick guide to applications ans suggested diamond band size.

Material	Workheight	Recommended Band	Kerf Loss
Quartz/Glass	1-6 in.	1 x .020	.040
	6-10 in.	1 x .025	.055
	10-18 in.	1 x .035	.072
	18-30 in.	1.25 x .040	.072
Silicon (Electronic)	1-6 in.	1 x .020	.040
Silicon (Electronic)	6 and up	1 x .025	.055
Silicon (Solar)	1-6 in.	1 x .020	.040
	6-10 in.	1 x .025	.055
	10 and up	1 x .035	.072
Ceramic	1-6 in.	1 x .020	.040
Ceramic	6 and up	1 x .025	.055
Carbide (Pre-sintered)	1-4 in.	.75 x .015	.025
Carbide (Pre-sintered)	4 and up	.75 x .020	.040
Carbon/ Graphite	1-6 in.	1 x .020	.040
	6-18 in.	1 x .025	.055
	18-24 in.	1 x .035	.072
	24-36 in.	1.25 x .040	.072
Fiberglass/FRP	Any	1 x .020	.040
Friction Products	Any	1 x .035	.072

This micro-photograph and cross-sectional illustration show the diamond crystals bonded to the steel backing.

Last modified: Tue Sep 14 13:38:40 PDT 2004