Useful tips & tricks for working with diamond cutting discs 

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	Selecting the right disc
	Tool speed
	Cutting depth
	Feed rate
	Cooling down intervals
	Re-sharpening
	Great results
	Work safety

	Selecting the right disc
	The metal bond which holds the diamonds as well as the quality of the diamonds have been matched to the materials. Matching the disc to the application is vital. For detailed information go to: cutting discs grinding heads
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	Tool speed
	A reduction in cutting speed is usually due to high forward pressure. In extreme cases this may lead to overheating of the disc and glazing over of the segments. If you manage to listen to the motor noise while you work, longer running times can be obtained.
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	Cutting depth
	Shallow cuts result in faster cutting speed and a longer disc life. Deep cutting (single cut) leads to slow cutting speed and a shorter life or possibly to disc overload. A general rule of thumb is that it is faster and cheaper to cut shallow several times (stepped cutting) than to cut deep once.
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	Feed rate
	Don’t press too hard but try to feel the optimal feed speed. The weight of the tool provides sufficient forward pressure.
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	Cooling down intervals
	Introduce some cooling down intervals during long continuous work in order to avoid overheating or damaging the diamonds.
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	Re-sharpening
	If the cutting performance of the diamond cutting discs diminishes, it may be because the disc must be re-sharpened by cutting into abrasive materials (e.g. limestone).
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	Great results
	In order to avoid any tension on the cutting disc and achieve a high optimal cutting speed, it is advisable to work only at right angles and in straight lines to the material. So no curve cutting.  Always fit the cutting disc in the rotation direction indicated on the disc in order to ensure optimal life and cutting speed.
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	Work safety
	Always wear protective goggles, strong work gloves, protective clothing and sturdy footwear.  Use the right power tools with protective guards and dust extraction.
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