Modern Advancements in Diamond Blade Technology
Diamond blades, especially made in the USA diamond blades, have been going through big changes in the past few years. If you haven’t been keeping close tabs on the industry, or even if you have, you might be surprised by the amazing new things they can do. Whether you’re a casual DIYer or a seasoned pro, we’re here to tell you everything you need to know about advancements in the market’s most modern diamond blades.
Before we begin, though, we’d like to make it clear that these advancements don’t apply to all or even most diamond blades. Low-end products made overseas or cheaply in America won’t have the capabilities I’m describing.
The Rise of All-Purpose Diamond Blades
Once upon a time, people who wanted to cut multiple items had to carry around a whole arsenal of blades with them. Switching back and forth between materials could take twice the time because a specialized blade had to be put in for each new cut. Specialized blades still have their advantages, and you’ll want one if you’re only going to be cutting one thing, but all-purpose diamond blades have changed the game. DEVOUR’s all-purpose, made in the USA diamond blades can cut through anything, even bulletproof glass! (Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNKS3VeLs8o&list=PLL4AY1SMOgMxje-jpgdcXcIh_jfrz3GW5)
Plenty of craftsmen love cutting without switching out blades, but there’s a bigger reason that all-purpose diamond blades are important: they’re used in rescue operations. When firefighters need to cut through a door, a car, a roof, or anything else standing between them and a person in danger, they reach for an all-purpose diamond blade. The ones they use are optimized for rapid cutting speeds, which leads us into our next point:
Increased Diamond Blade Cutting Speeds
Several diamond blade brands are ramping up their cutting speeds. If you buy quality blades, it’s now possible to get ones that can cut five times faster than old-fashioned blades. We’ll let you in on a secret, though. To get those top speeds, you should be looking for blades that are electroplated.
Electroplating is a new, premium way of affixing diamonds to blades without the use of damaging heat. Instead, the diamonds are attached using a process that involves nickel and electric currents. The resulting blades have cutting edges completely covered in a perfect layer of diamond. Electroplated blades cut faster, longer, and cleaner than old-fashioned metal bond blades. They’re the number one choice in rescue operations and are used by professionals all across the country.
Made in America Quality
Some top-of-the-line diamond blade brands design and manufacture their products 100% in the USA. We at DEVOUR are proud to say that we only sell made in the USA diamond blades. American manufacturing has the advantage of being closer to customers than companies that outsource overseas; it’s much easier to listen to feedback when you live in the same neighborhood as the people who are giving it.
While there are certainly American companies that make cheap, poor-quality blades, it’s easier to find quality in the USA than anywhere else.
How to Choose a Type of Diamond Blade
We’ve already mentioned how truly versatile the all-purpose diamond blades are, but there are still times when it’s better to select a specialized blade. Here are some of the most common types of diamond blades and their applications.
While materials vary from brand to brand, most masonry diamond blades can easily cut through concrete, granite, cement, bricks, pavers, and stone. They’re perfectly precise, too: your cut will be clean with no need for touch-ups or polishing. Many brands are also capable of cutting both wet and dry, though wet cutting is better for the integrity of the blade.
Most diamond blades meant for metal can cut rebar, steel, copper pipe, cast iron, conduit, and more. While diamond blades can cut cleaner and safer than regular saw blades, you’ll still need to be especially careful when cutting metal: it’ll throw off sparks.
Diamond blades are great for cutting all sorts of tiles and pavers. Most tile blades’ applications include granite, ceramic, stone, porcelain, and concrete. With a diamond blade specifically for tile, bathroom, kitchen, or lawn renovations are a breeze.
Still, if you’re going to be cutting multiple materials, we’ll make one final push for you to buy an all-purpose made in USA diamond blade.
So there you have it- a crash course in new diamond blade technology. Whatever you’re cutting, a modern diamond blade can help out. When you’re ready to buy, check out our website here to purchase cutting-edge (no pun intended) made in USA diamond blades. Thanks for reading!
