In part one of this article, the focus was on diamond characteristics and blade operations. This month, we move ahead and examine diamond saw applications and field performance.
The size of the aggregate also can play a factor in the cutting performance of a diamond blade. Concrete aggregates are often in the range of 1 1/2 to 2 inches. Concrete made with 2-inch flint aggregate will be extremely difficult to cut, but concrete with 1 1/2-inch flint aggregate may be cut more easily. This is due to the fact that there is more coarse aggregate per unit volume of concrete than when a larger, maximum size aggregate is used.