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Cut-off blades are specially engineered for metallurgical sectioning. Available in aluminum oxide (Al2O3), silicon carbide (SiC), diamond and cubic boron nitride (CBN) abrasives, these larger format (>9 inches/230 mm) blades are for use with abrasive cut-off saws with high horsepower motors for sectioning large samples. The 1.25 inch (32 mm) arbor hole universally fits most all makes of sectioning equipment.
 
Precision wafering blades are recommended for sectioning smaller samples where heat or materials loss needs to be minimized. Available in bonded, plated or solid core options with diamond, cubic boron nitride (CBN), aluminum oxide (Al2O3) and silicon carbide (SiC), they range in diameter for 3 inches (75 mm) up to 8 inches (200 mm) with an arbor hole that universally fits most all makes of sectioning equipment.

 

 

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Cut-Off

Using the drop-down filters, select the characteristics to narrow the selection of products displayed.

Mineral - Aluminum oxide is recommended for cutting ferrous metal alloys, silicon carbide for non-ferrous metal alloys. Diamond is best for hard, non-metal alloys and CBN for extremely hard ferrous (super) alloys.

Diameter - Select the blade size to fit the model saw it with be used with. All blades feature a 32 mm arbor hole for universal fit on all saw models.

Bond - Rubber bond blades are generally the thinnest option, but emit an odor some find objectionable. Resin bond blades are softer than rubber but cut cooler and more efficiently. Metal bond are general purpose for cutting hard, non-metals such as ceramics, carbides, etc.

Precision Wafering

Using the drop-down windows, select the blade characterisitics to narrow the listing of products from which to choose.

Mineral - CBN bonded blades are used for sectioning hard, ferrous metal alloys - metal bond for low speed and resin for high(est) speed applications. Diamond is suitable for a wide variety of material except ferrous metal alloys. Aluminum oxide for ferrous metals and silicon carbide for non-ferrous metals.

Diameter - Outside diameter, thickness and arbor hole for each product can be found in each description in the table.

Bond - Metal bond blades work best for low speed sectioning (~1K and lower). For high speed sectioning (>1K RPM) resin bond, plated and solid core blades are recommended. 

Type - Bonded blades feature an outer rim of (metal or resin) bonded abrasive to an inner metal core. Plated blades feature a single layer of coarse diamond on the outer rim of the metal core. Solid core blades feature an abrasive the is bonded solidly through to the arbor core (core).