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Concrete Cutting Sydney – 3 Basic Types of Diamond Blades

Concrete, as an extraordinary strong material is used in the construction of buildings. Therefore, concrete cutting Sydney can be complicated job especially if you don`t have the right tools. You can find a huge selection of different diamond concrete cutting blades today, which differ by power and other characteristics.


Most concrete cutters are using the Turbo-Rim blade because of its aggression and roughness. This is the most used blade to cut concrete, which allows cutting faster in wet or dry applications. Typically these blades are designed with a serrated rim, which effectively can cut through hard materials such as concrete and bricks. It is interesting that turbo-rim lets air to pass through its smaller segments, resulting in a cooling effect on the blade. However, due to its serrated rim, the turbo-rim blade doesn`t leave smooth finishes.

 
If you want rough cuts, a Segmented-Rim blade is what you are looking for. This is the most popular type of diamond blade, which is usually referred for a dry cutting. Unlike turbo-rim blade, the segmented blade has gullets between each segment in the rim of the blade. These segments are allowing air to flow away and to cool off the blade core. Segmented blades are the best choice if water is not available. Still, one of the biggest risks associated with this type of blade is the possibility of overheating, which can destroy the blade. Apart from cutting concrete, the segmented blade can be used for cutting bricks, masonry and limestone.

 
The Continuous-Rim blade is most frequently used tool for wet cutting concrete. It has the most accurate cutting configuration because it doesn`t have breaks in the rim of the blade. The main advantage of using water when cutting concrete is that water is cooling down the blade, allowing longer life. Also, water reduces the dust when cutting concrete or any other material. Typically, the continuous rim is intended for cutting marble, tiles and granite applications.

 
When choosing a diamond blade, you should consider other factors besides the blade hardness. Depending on your specific needs, you can choose from more highly priced or cost-effective blades. It is important to ask yourself a few questions. Will you be cutting wet or dry; or what type of material are you cutting?

 
With so many different types of diamond blades in the market, you may get confused about which one is the best for you. If you need quality concrete cutting Sydney services, feel free to contact us anytime.