It is important to understand the functions of water when used as a coolant
with diamond saw blades and other impregnated diamond tools. Its principal
functions are to:
- Cool the blade
- Remove swarf
The life and cutting performance of a diamond blade are both improved
by the correct application of water at an adequate volume and pressure. See
table below:
Water coolant prevents both the matrix (bond) and diamonds from overheating.
Excessively high temperatures can weaken the bond and cause premature loss
of diamond and or degrade the diamond itself.
The blade steel core needs to be kept cool to prevent warping and
twisting or loss of tension (ability to run true at working speed).
Swarf needs to be controlled in such a way as to create the correct self
sharpening effect on the diamond segments without wearing away the steel
core too rapidly.
In practice this means that the operator must regularly inspect the
water system as it is absolutely fundamental to controlling overall cutting
costs.
There is a lot of discussion about water pipes and hoses, but little more
than lip service is paid to effective water delivery. Usually water is
delivered with a garden hose, frequently from a garden tap. Water volume
metres are nonexistent on saws and delivery of the water to the blade tends
to be a haphazard affair.
Various theories have been put forward about the correct design of plumbing but no
standard exists for saws. What is certain is that waterneeds to be better controlled if
lower costs are seriously required.
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