Category: 5″ Blades

Diamond Blades for Dekton

Diamond Blades for Dekton

Best DEKTON® Diamond Blades

When it comes to cutting ultracompact surfaces, fabricators seek diamond tooling that designed specifically for cutting these types of surfaces. Even very dense materials like porcelain and ceramic can require special cutting equipment. It stand to reason then that DEKTON® would need a very tailored tool set. In this post, we are going to analyze some of the features of DEKTON® surfaces and consider some blades that have been specifically designed for use on this material that seems to be taking the stone industry by storm.

What is DEKTON®?

That question is among the top questions that people want to get an answer to when it comes to this new, high-end material. DEKTON® is a material produced by Cosentino (the same company that produces Silestone), but DEKTON® is different from Silestone. In fact, this material is different from virtually all other materials.

To see what DEKTON® is, why not go right to the source? Here is a quote from the Dekton website:

DEKTON is a sophisticated blend of the raw materials used to produce the very latest in glass and porcelain as well as the highest quality quartz work surfaces.

Using an exclusive process dubbed TSP, DEKTON® is produced. This technology accelerates the natural process that causes metamorphic change in materials to produce natural stone. The result is an extremely durable surface that is ultra-compact and which is known as DEKTON®. So that’s what DEKTON® is, now what do you cut it with?

Diamond Blades Made for Cutting DEKTON®

Since the material is so hard, it requires tools designed for working with it. When you look for tools approved for DEKTON® you will find a selection of blades that will work for cutting it and they will range in price. Let’s take a look at some blades though, that have been approved by Cosentino to cut DEKTON®

Tenax DEKTON® Bridge Saw Blade

One of the primary features you will be concerned with getting in a DEKTON® blade is an excellent quality rating. However, you also want a blade that offers a a high feed speed. This is because your production rate has a direct impact on your shop’s profitability. Additionally, there are other profit reducers like the ones mentioned in this article, but slow cut times can add up. The 14″ and 16″ DEKTON® Bridge Saw Blades from Tenax offer a high feed speed to go along with the quality.

Tenax DEKTON® Blade Specs

Here are the specifications for the these Tenax diamond bridge saw blades for DEKTON®:

Dekton® Thickness RPM ∅360 RPM ∅410 RPM ∅460 Feed Speed FT/Minute
8mm 2100-2400 1700-2100 1500-1800 48″-60″
12mm 2100-2400 1700-2100 1500-1800 40″-48″
20mm 2100-2400 1700-2100 1500-1800 24″-40″
30mm 2100-2400 1700-2100 1500-1800 16″-24″

In fact, the top rated blades in the list of bridge saw blades approved by Cosentino to use on DEKTON® include these.

Weha’s DEKTON® Blade

Perhaps best known for its White Lion Quartzite bridge saw blades, Weha also offers an array of DEKTON® bridge saw blades and other blades too. The bridge saw blades are available in the following sizes:

  • 14″ Dekton Blade
  • 16″ Dekton Blade
  • 18″ Dekton Blade

Weha focused on performance rather than price when designing these bridge saw blades. The website makes the following statement at the time of this post:

There are a wide variety of prices out there for Dekton Bridge Saw Blades. Weha set aside a price target. We didn’t build a blade with the idea of being the cheapest. Instead, we focused on quality, longevity, and the best cut that can be made on Dekton, Neolith, and other materials. Weha felt that focusing on creating the best cutting and longest lasting Dekton Blade was by far the most important job we needed to do for fabricators cutting these materials.

The website also goe on to say that these DEKTON® blades will yield 10%-20% more life than other blades you will find in about the same price range. So, these too, might be blades that you want to consider if you are looking for a good all around performing bridge saw blade for DEKTON®

Small DEKTON® Diamond Blades

Along with the bridge saw blades, fabrication professionals make use of good quality turbo blades geared toward cutting DEKTON® materials. And, as we mentioned before Weha offers many diamond blades. Furthermore, included in the selection are the smaller R-Mesh Turbo Blades for DEKTON® and other hard materials. These blades are available in the following sizes:

So whether you are in need of a bridge saw blade, or a smaller turbo blade, there are plenty of options out there from which to choose. There are also a variety of resources available to help you get information about fabricating Dekton. One such resource is the DEKTON® Mastidek website.

The main thing to keep in mind is that in order to excel at any craft, you need: 1) Good tooling, 2) Accurate knowledge, and 3) Great skills. All of these are available with a little bit of research and reading.

White Lion Turbo Quartzite

5 & 6 Inch Quartzite Turbo Blades

5 & 6 Inch Diamond Quartzite Turbo Blades

Are you looking for a diamond blade that is suitable for quartzite and other hard stone materials? The 5 & 6 inch diamond Quartzite Turbo blades meet this requirement. In fact, it is constructed with specific features that make it good for cutting extremely hard materials quartz and quartzite or granite. What design features make this blade stand out?

Blade Design

These 5″ and 6″ diamond blades sport high diamond content. The diamond content works along with the bond to keep the blade sharp. In fact, the White Lion is built to make fast and clean cuts. If you are familiar with the White Lion bridge saw blades, then you are aware of the White Lion reputation. These diamond turbo blades are made to follow the same standard of performance.

Just like their big brothers, these turbo blades are ready to cut whatever material that comes through the fabrication shop. Stone materials like:

  • Marble
  • Quartz
  • Granite
  • Quartzite
  • Engineered Stone
  • Solid Surface
  • Limestone
  • Concrete
  • Soapstone

The 5 & 6 Inch Diamond Quartzite Turbo Blades are not concerned with what the material is called. They are ready for all sorts of material, including:

  • Corian
  • Cambria
  • Dekton
  • Silestone
  • Caesarstone
  • Geolux
  • Belenco
  • Diresco
  • Many More Brands

The White Lion Turbo 5″ and 6″ blades meet the challenge of all sorts of materials; making it a go to turbo blade for many fabrication professionals.

Specifics

  • 10mm High Diamond Rim Provides Maximum life Expectancy
  • Bond built Especially for Hard Quartzite Stone
  • Cooling Holes Mean True Running and Extended Life
  • Quad Holes for Adapters Make It Useful for Many Applications
  • 7/8″ – 20-5/8″ 4 pin quad hole

Available Sizes

  • 5″ White Lion Turbo Quartzite Blade
  • 6″ White Lion Turbo Quartzite Blade

Ultradunn Blade

5 inch diamond granite blade

5 Inch Diamond Granite Blade

Are you looking for a diamond blade that is suitable for granite? The 5 inch diamond granite blade known as the Ultra Dunn blade meets this requirement. In fact, it is constructed with specific features that make it good for cutting granite.

Blade Design

This 5″ diamond blade sports special geometry and granular crystalline granules. Additionally, the design of this diamond blade allows it to cut safe & quick.

The Ultra Dunn is specifically designed with stability in mind. The blade is constructed with a special base body reinforced on the flanks.

Specifics

  • 1.2 mm Diamond Width
  • 5″ Diameter
  • Shore 22.2 mm

Dekton Blade

Ceramic Dekton Diamond Blades

Ceramic Dekton Diamond Blade

Are you seeking a clean cutting diamond blade that runs right through ceramic and other materials in wet or dry environment? If so, check out the R-Mesh Ceramica Thin Kerf Turbo Blade. This ceramic Dekton diamond blade cuts many materials fast and clean.

Materials

As mentioned above, this diamond blade for ceramics can also be used on a variety of materials including:

  • Dekton
  • Lapitec
  • Neolith
  • Ceramic
  • Granite
  • Porcelain
  • Quartzite
  • Engineered Stone

As you can see, this blade takes on virtually all of the brand name ceramic and porcelain type materials. In fact, the blade’s design offers features that make it a must have blade for fabrication professionals.

Blade Design

These R-Mesh blades are a mere 1.2mm thick, making them an effective blade for cutting those hard materials noted above. Additionally, the turbo design removes the cut away material quickly and cleanly. Hence, the blade gets a maximum amount of air. This in turn keeps these blades cool when they are being used in a dry environment.

Available Sizes

Ceramic Dekton diamond Blades are available in multiple diameters including the following:

Specifics

The following list summarizes the specific characteristics of these blades at a glance:

  • Dry Use
  • Wet Use
  • 1.2mm Thick Blade
  • 7/8″ – 5/8″
  • Max RPM: 12,200

Aggressive Granite Blade

ST Chop Saw Diamond Blade

Extremely Aggressive Granite Blade

If you have been seeking an extremely aggressive granite blade that is super smooth cutting look no further. The ST Side Cut Quad Diamond Turbo Blade is designed to perform smooth cuts on a variety of materials including:

  • Marble
  • Engineered Stone
  • Granite
  • Quartz
  • Travertine
  • Onyx
  • Limestone
  • Quartzite

Ultra Premium Diamond Blade

This side cutting blade is an ultra premium diamond turbo blade that performs in an extremely aggressive manner. Because of its side diamonds, it leaves the stone super smooth. Additionally, the core is very rigid, solid and stiff so that it will not flex during cutting.

Another characteristic of this aggressive stone blade is that it has a full 3/8″ (or 10mm) of diamond tracing its rim. It also sports diamond extension segments that run down to the core. As a result of these features, the blade cuts smoothly and has a long life.

Finally, the blade stays cooler during continuous cutting because of the air cool holes.

A Blade That’s Adaptable

The blade also turns while it is in the stone because of the side diamonds. This makes it good for making radius cuts and other specific tasks. Some of these include:

  • Circular Cuts
  • Radius Cuts
  • Bowl Cutouts
  • Arches

Available Sizes

This extremely aggressive granite blade is available in the following sizes:

Specifics

  • 7/8″, 5/8″ Arbor
  • Dry Use
  • Wet Use
  • Max RPM: 6,100

Extra Thin Blade

Extra Thin Quad Turbo Blade

TF Extra Thin Quad Turbo Blade

Have you been looking for a blade to cut a variety of stone materials? Are you in need of a blade that leaves a smooth edge after cutting? Read more about the Extra Thin Quad Turbo Blade.

The TF Extra Thin Quad Turbo blade is a super thin turbo blade from Weha. Stone professionals create cuts with smooth edges using this thin blade with a reinforced core. In fact, the TF Extra Thin blades work on the following materials:

  • Granite
  • Marble
  • Ceramic
  • Quartz

This Extra Thin smooth cutting turbo blade is a great choice for fabricators looking for a thin, in shop blade. Additionally, this blade is versatile because it can be used in both wet and dry fabrication environments.

Blade Features

  1. Extra Thin Thickness
  2. Air Cool Holes Throughout Blade
  3. Reinforced Core

The whole body of the blade features air holes. As a result, the blade stays cooler when it is used for continuous cutting. This super thin diamond blade has a reinforced core so it doesn’t flex during cutting. Additionally, it can be pushed fast through the cutting motion. These aspects of the blade’s design produce a fast, straight, and aggressive cut.

Specifics

Be sure to check out the Blitz Ultra Premium if you are seeking a high performance turbo blade for granite, engineered stone, and quartz

Super Quad Turbo Blade

Quad Versatile Turbo Blade

SQ Super Quad Versatile Turbo Blade

Have you been looking for a blade to cut a variety of stone materials? Are you in need of a blade that gives a sharp, clean cut and that has a long life? Read more about the Super Quad Versatile Turbo Blade.

The SQ Super Quad Turbo blade is an ultra premium turbo blade from Weha. It’s desirability is no doubt linked to its versatility and cost effective price tag. Therefore, this blade produces sharp, clean cuts on a variety of materials used in the stone industry, including:

  • Granite
  • Marble
  • Ceramic
  • Quartz
  • Limestone
  • Quartzite
  • Travertine

This Super Quad Versatile Turbo Blade is a great choice for fabricators looking for an in shop blade. Yet, it also is a budget friendly selection for in field counter top work. Additionally, the versatility is also highlighted by the fact that this blade can be used in both wet and dry fabrication environments.

Blade Features

  1. Big Rim
  2. Air Cool Holes Throughout Blade
  3. Very Stiff Core

The whole body of the blade sports air holes. As a result, the blade stays cooler when it is used for continuous cutting. This versatile diamond blade has a stiff body so it doesn’t deflect or bend during cutting. Additionally, it can be pushed fast through the cutting motion.

Specifics

Be sure to check out the Blitz Ultra Premium if you are seeking a high performance turbo blade for granite, engineered stone, and quartz

Marble Sculpting Blade

Marble Sculpting Blade

Double Sided Marble Sculpting Blade

Although this diamond blade is made for stone fabricators to use on various fabrication tasks, it has another use. Namely, sculptors use it as a marble sculpting blade.

It is a great diamond blade to use with the following materials:

  • Marble
  • Travertine
  • Onyx
  • Limestone

Performance

Because of its design, fabricators and sculptors alike this marble sculpting blade. Why is that the case? It is appealing to stone professionals because of its design features. First, the blade is double-sided. Second, the diamonds extend around the circumference of the blade. Third, both sides perform the same because they have the same design. Hence, when one side is worn down, you simply flip the blade over. So the blade is effective for grinding, shaping, and even shaping the stone types mentioned above.

What is this “marble sculpting blade” capable of? Well, it softly shapes marble and soft stones without chipping and blowouts. It also fits right on all polishers and grinders because it has a 5/8-11 threaded adapter already mounted on the blade.

Blade Specific Features

  • Smooth, Chip-free Grinding
  • Quad Adapter Included
  • Can Be Used As A Blade
  • Used It As A Cupwheel
  • Can Be Used Wet
  • Use It Dry

Why do stone professionals like the Duo Double Sided Marble “sculpting” blade? Notice what customers of Weha are saying about this blade’s design:

“These are the best blades to use on most stone products. They cut easily and you can lay them down flat and cut with them.”

– Lowranzo F. Hackett, Bedford, IN

In fact, if you are looking for a cup wheel and a diamond blade in one tool, this is the blade to try.

Marble Contour Blade

Contour Marble Blade

Vacuum Brazed Contour Marble Blade

Are you in the market for a diamond blade that cuts vanity holes and radius circle cuts in soft stones? If so, the Contour Marble Blade is designed to meet the task.

This diamond blade offers a design geared toward vanity hole cuts and radius circle cuts in the following materials:

  • Marble
  • Travertine
  • Onyx
  • Limestone

Cutting Performance

The cutting performance of the Contour Marble Blade provides absolute minimal chipping. Additionally, this blade for soft stones produces the cleanest cut of any diamond contour blade on marble. Just check out the features of this contour blade for marble:

  • Diamonds Extend a Full 1 1/4″ Down the Blade
  • Easy Bowl Cutting
  • Tight Radius Cuts
  • Aggressive Performance
  • Vacuum Brazed for Speed & Life
  • 7/8″-5/8″ Included

If you are a professional stone fabricator, installer, or do-it-yourself homeowner, be to sure to give this blade for marble vanity cut outs a try.

Matrix Turbo Contour

Contour Turbo Blade

Matrix Contour Turbo Blades

If you are a fabrication professional in search of a fast cutting contour turbo blade, you have found it. The Matrix Contour Turbo Blade is great for performing vanity bowl cutouts. Since it is made for use on a variety of materials, this is a must have for a professional seeking contour blades.

Blade Design

An array of features make these contour turbo blades a great tool for vanity bowl cutting. First, this blade is a no vibration contour blade. Second, the blade has side diamonds that extend a full 1 3/8″ down the blade. These side diamonds mean that this blade cuts completely through a 3cm stone slab. Third, the quantity and quality of the 8mm diamond segments along the rim of the blade mean it has an impressive lifespan.

Stone Compatability

The Matrix contour cuts the following materials:

  • Granite
  • Engineered Stone
  • Marble
  • Quartz

Blade Specifics

Check out this impressive list of specific features that make the contour turbo blades one of the best in this class.

  • Ultra Grade Diamonds
  • Long Life
  • Strong Core Steel
  • No Vibration
  • Great Speed
  • Runs Smoothly
  • 7/8″ – 5/8″-22″

Whether you select the 5″ Matrix Turbo Contour or the 6″ Contour Turbo , you will get an impressive blade for cutting vanity bowls in multiple stone materials.

So in summary, the properties of the Matrix contour turbo diamond blade are what make it a great blade for professional stone fabricators and installers. The combination of the high quality diamonds, the number of diamonds used, and the no vibration design are just a few of the properties that propel the Matrix contour turbo blade to the front of the pack.