How Do Diamond Wire Saws Work?

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. DWC is also practical and less expensive than some other cutting techniques.

Why choose a WELL Diamond Wire Saw?

• Flexibility of cutting various materials with a wide range of Mohs hardness, diamond wire saws can cut any material; from cardboard to SiC

• No burrs, shape edges or chipping and the advantage of a near polished cut surface

• No heat buildup or subsurface damage to material Small footprint, tabletop design, yet can cut and section material sizes over 300x300mm

• For the most part surfactant cooling not necessary

• Variety of core wire size and diamond particle sizes for different material

• Minimal kerf losses, measured in microns not thousandths

• Far cheaper to purchase and operate!

OD Saw comparison

• Disc saws will generate heat

• The larger the disk, the larger the saw; you need a 12” disc to cut 6” material and definitely will need water cooling for large size because of surface contact on disc

• Saw footprint can be many times the size of a Well diamond wire saw

• As you increase the size of the disc to accommodate larger material the Kerf loss becomes a big factor, this is not true using WELL diamond wire saws!