Star Diamond Tools Glossary
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Arbor
The middle hole on a blade, where one would mount the blade on to the machine. The most common sizes are 1" and 7/8" and 20mm and 5/8".
Quality Level
Star Diamond offers three quality levels based on Diamond Concentrations. PRO (good), PRO+ (better) and Signature (best).
PRO SERIES 
For the professional contractor who demands tool performance with a low initial cost.
PRO + SERIES 
Extra long life and superior performance under normal working conditions.
SIGNATURE SERIES (SIG) 
Superior performance and life under normal working conditions, and maximum
performance under difficult or demanding applications.
Suggested Bond Codes
StarDiamond's own code to differentiate between hard, medium or soft bonds. A mixture of metal powders that contains the diamond crystals. Each bond is designed to cut specific materials. The Bond Code is found in the part number.
There are 5 Bond Codes:
Bond Code 1 = Very Hard Materials
Granite, Porcelain, Marble Tile, Very Hard Refractory and Brick
Bond Code 1-3 = Hard Materials
Granite, Brick, Paver, Flagstone, Natural Stone, Medium Refractory, Reinforced or Hard Cured Concrete, Concrete Pipe
Bond Code 3 = Medium Materials
Cured Concrete, Limestone, Medium Pavers, Concrete Pipe, Medium Brick, 80% Brick/20% Block
Bond Code 3-5 = Combination Medium and Soft Materials
Cured Concrete, Limestone, Medium Pavers, Concrete Pipe, Medium Brick, 80% Brick/20% Block, Asphalt, Green Concrete, Concrete Block, Sandstone, Roofing Tile
Bond Code 5 = Soft and Abrasive Materials
Asphalt, Green Concrete, Concrete Block, Sandstone, Roofing Tile
Equipment Guide
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Core
Drill |
High Speed
Saw |
Masonry
Saw |
Tile
Saw |
Angle
Grinder |
Hand
Saw |
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Bridge
Saw |
Hand
Drill |
Green
Concrete |
Low HP
Saw |
High HP
Saw |
Floor
Grinder |
Safety Recommendations
- Always use full personal safety equipment when operating diamond blades
- Match the blade specification to the material being cut
- Check equipment and blade for damage before using
- Ensure correct mounting of the blade on the equipment being used
- Inspect the blade periodically during use for damage
- Always operate blades with equipment safety guards in place
- Do not exceed maximum operating speed established for the blade diameter
- Do not force the blade to cut. Take only shallow (1/2" to 1") passes
- Cool blade every 30 seconds by allowing it to rotate freely without load
Diamond Blade Operating Speeds
Diameter |
Max. RPM's |
4" |
15,000 |
5" |
12,000 |
6" |
10,000 |
7" |
8,500 |
8" |
7,500 |
10" |
6,000 |
12" |
6,300 |
14" |
5,500 |
18" |
3,200 |
20" |
3,000 |
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