Coarser grit can improve cutting speed but may reduce edge quality.
Finer grit can improve finish but may cut slower. Tool design should balance grit size, diamond strength, concentration, bond hardness, and workpiece abrasiveness.
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How to Choose Diamond Grit Size for Cutting Tools
A grit-size selection guide for cutting speed, edge quality, tool life, and bond exposure.
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Materials to review
Products referenced by this technical resource.
Diamond Powders
Synthetic Diamond Grit
Controlled synthetic diamond grit for resin, metal, vitrified, and electroplated bond tools.
- Grit
- 20/25 to 400/500 mesh
- Bond
- resin, metal, vitrified, electroplated
Coated Diamond Powder
Nickel, copper, or titanium coated diamond powder for improved retention and thermal behavior.
- Grit
- 40/50 to 325/400 mesh
- Micron
- 3-6 to 60-80 um
- Bond
- resin, metal
Diamond Materials for Stone Cutting Tools
Diamond material selections for stone saw blades, segments, wire saws, and cutting tools.
- Grit
- 30/40 to 60/80 mesh common starting ranges
- Bond
- metal
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Cutting and Sawing
Stone Cutting Tools
Diamond grit selection for saw blades, segments, and stone cutting tools where cutting speed and life must be balanced.
- Process
- cutting
Metal Bond Diamond Tools
Diamond grit and coated diamond choices for metal bond tools requiring strong retention and predictable wear.
- Process
- cutting, grinding, drilling
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