Product specifications

PX-3

Revision 01/04, Effective Date January 23, 2004

PX-3

Revision 01/04, Effective Date January 23, 2004

THEORY

THEORY OF DIAMOND BLADES

Diamond blades do not really cut; they grind the material through friction. Diamond crystals, often visible at the

leading edge and sides of the rim/segment, remove material by scratching out particles of hard, dense materials,

or by knocking out larger particles of loosely bonded abrasive material.

This process eventually cracks or fractures the diamond particle, breaking it down into smaller pieces. As a

result, a diamond blade for cutting soft, abrasive material must have a hard metal matrix composition to resist

this erosion long enough for the exposed diamonds to be properly utilized.

Conversely, a blade for cutting a hard, non-abrasive material must have a soft bond to ensure that it will erode

and expose the diamonds embedded in the matrix. These simple principles are the foundation of “controlled

bond erosion”.

Types of Cutting

There are two basic types of cutting-Dry or Wet; however, the PX-3 is designed only for Dry Cutting. The choice

of which type of blade to use depends on:

• The requirements of the job

• The machine/tool utilizing the diamond blade

• The preference of the operator

In the case of DRY cutting, the overwhelming popularity and quantity of hand-held saws and the flexible nature

of MK Diamond blades to professionally handle most ceramic, masonry, stone and concrete materials, make the

DRY cutting blade a very attractive tool. When using a DRY blade, the user must be aware of distinct operating

practices to ensure optimum performance. DRY cutting blades require sufficient airflow about the blade to

prevent overheating of the steel core. This is best accomplished by shallow, intermittent cuts of the material

with periods of “free-spinning” (for several seconds) between each cut, to maximize the cooling process.