Diamond wire cutting (DWC) is the process of using wire of various diameters and lengths, impregnated with diamond dust of various sizes to cut through materials. Because of the hardness of diamonds, this cutting technique can cut through almost any material that is softer than the diamond abrasive.
How does a concrete wire saw work?
A concrete wire saw consists of a multi-strand cable with diamond segments. The cable is threaded through a system of pulleys and is then consistently pulled back and forth through the concrete section. There are very few restrictions for concrete wire sawing.
How effective is a wire saw?
A wire saw is an effective tool when it comes to cutting, but they use abrasion instead of saw teeth for cutting. Wire sawing is a gentle process; therefore, there is less damage depth on the surface of the cut.
What is diamond wire used for?
Sintered beads are almost exclusively used in stone and concrete cutting. No commercially available sintered wires are available for steel cutting. Diamond Wires, and other diamond cutting tools use synthetic, lab manufactured diamonds as the super hard abrasive material which cuts the intended object through abrasion.
How much does a diamond wire cost?
Diamond wire cutting Thus a 1,000 foot (300 m) spool of diamond wire costs around $200 to manufacture and sells for around $1,250. Selling cost may vary because of wire grade and demand.
Can diamond wire cut steel?
The ICS electroplated diamond wire offering provides several options for economically cutting a wide range of materials from reinforced concrete to pure steel. The proprietary design efficiently uses diamonds that are tuned for each unique application, allowing you to optimize your wire sawing operations.
How does a diamond wire saw work?
How does a diamond wire saw work? Wire saws are most comparable in principle to that of a reciprocating saw or bandsaw. The Diamond wire is placed around a material that needs to be cut, or threaded through a bore hole, and is then run at speed to utilise abrasion to effectively cut through slab or reinforced steel.
How does wire saw work?
Wire saws are most comparable in principle to that of a reciprocating saw or bandsaw. The Diamond wire is placed around a material that needs to be cut, or threaded through a bore hole, and is then run at speed to utilise abrasion to effectively cut through slab or reinforced steel.