? Here we explain how to solve the most common problems that can occur when cutting with diamond wire for stone or construction.
| WHAT WE OBSERVE IN THE DIAMOND WIRE | POSSIBLE CAUSE | SOLUTION |
|---|---|---|
BOND DISPLACEMENT  | – High thread tension – Very little cooling – Wire slides on the pulley matrix due to lack of adhesion – Sudden wire lock | – Reduce forward speed – Increase cooling – Increase tension – Use wedges to avoid closing of the cutting area |
EXCESSIVE CONICITY  | – Using of a suitable bead – Increase peripheral speed and reduce forward speed – Increase cooling – Increase the profile speed – Switch to a mode of cyclic drilling | – Abrasive Materials – Small cutting surface – Low / incorrect cooling – Low peripheral speed |
THE WIRE DOES NOT START THE CUT | – High tension of the wire – Very pronounced corners – Differences in diameter along the wire – High contact arc | – Reduce forward speed – Round corners – Only use threads with ø with differences not exceeding 0.2mm . – Use guide pulleys |
WIRE FLATTENED  | – Insufficient number of turns per meter – Excessive tension in wire – Low cooling – Insufficient distance between the pulley and the cutting area | – Increase the number of twist/ turns – Reduce forward speed – Increase cooling – Increase distance |
THE WIRE DOES NOT CUT OR CUTS VERY SLOW | – Very hard materials – Very large cutting surface – High peripheral speed – Highly reinforced concrete | – Reopen with abrasive materials and / or reduce peripheral speed – Reduce cutting surface using guide pulleys – Reduce peripheral speed – Use appropriate alloy |
WIRE BREAK | – High tension of the wire – Very pronounced corners – Pronounced arc at the entrance of the cut – Strong vibrations at the conection | – Reduce forward speed – Round corners – Increase cooling – Check balance and wear of the pulleys |
CONNECTOR AREA LOSE | – Incorrect pressing or improper splicing – High tension of the wire – Very pronounced corners – Pronounced arch at the cutting entrance | – Use the correct press and connector – Reduce forward speed – Round corners – Use guide pulleys |
| DIAMOND IN BEAD (A) EXPOSED  (B) SATIN  | PERIPHERAL SPEED (A) Increase the speed (B) Low the speed | COOLING / ADVANCE OF THE MACHINE (A) Lack of water / Increase speed (B) Too much water / Reduce speed |
We have all encountered problems at some point cutting some material with diamond wire, but with these tips we can take our work to another level. ?
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