What Triggers Diamond Segment Loss

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One of the things that indicate that your diamond blade is on its way to being worn out is the breaking of diamond blades. When this happens, there is a good chance your diamond blade will not properly, and trying to use it even further will only damage the material and even endanger you and the people around you as they have the tendency to fly out in the middle of an operation.

This is why you should be observant when it comes to the working state of the blade. Keep in mind that this tool is something essential, so you would want it to last, if possible, longer than advertised.

But how have those diamond segments really broken? When you know the answers, you will surely be more careful when using the blade. By the way, this breakage of the diamond segments is referred to as segment loss.

Insufficient water

When you are using the blade and the water is not enough, there is a strong chance the segments will get damaged. There should be sufficient water flowing through the sides. Otherwise, extreme will cause the breakage. Overheating is what causes the segment loss.

As for dry cutting, what causes the loss is the arbitrary use of laser-welded diamond blades. This is something you must be careful in the completion of your project. You have to be really sure you know how to use the blade for dry cutting.

Material slippage

Obviously, you have to be able to keep the material from slipping while you are in the middle of cutting. Be sure you are holding it properly in place. It must be well-secured so it wouldn’t be much of a problem.
If not, you will most certainly endanger your life and the people around you if you happen to be working in a place with other people. Just to reiterate, make sure the material is firmly secured.

Saw-related problems

Before you start any cut, you have to be perfectly sure that the blade is working well. As much as you have to check on your car everyday before you embark on a trip, so you should also need to check on your diamond blade to prevent any mishap and to lengthen the blade life.

You also need to check on the saw blade itself. If the blade shaft and/or the shaft bearings are worn, this will cause the blade to bounce up and down while you are working. Now this will definitely lead to segment loss. Be sure you have this problem covered by replacing the shaft/shaft bearings before using it. Other possible reasons of segment loss with regards to the saw itself being Improper mounting of the blade, foreign materials like sand trapped between the steel core and flange.