What is Granite cutting?

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What Kind of Material Granite is?

"Hard as a rock" is the most suitable phrase for granite. This material is formed ov­er millions of years from compression of molten rock under the surface of Earth. It is extremely hard and durable with heat-resistant qualities. It doesn't blister and also it's unlikely to scratch or chip. It is most commonly used for kitchen countertops. It's far superior to marble, synthetic and laminate. Granite is better-looking and has a luminous, dimensional quality when polished. Made up of interlocking mineral crystals, an array of various minerals make each piece of granite unique. Feldspar is the white mineral in granite, the light gray veins are quartz, and the black is typically mica. It is drilled, chiseled and blasted out of quarries in large blocks. Granite cutting machines then cut it into workable slabs. It can be custom-made and professionally installed, but it's also available in precut and edged countertops.

Wet Granite Cutting Vs Dry Granite Cutting

Granite is an igneous rock with a crystalline textured which is usually made of quartz and microcline. Diamond blades are used for wet and dry cuts. Granite cutting machine with a diamond blade is used to slice through granite and machine with a diamond bit is used to drill through granite for installation applications for faucets. A wet diamond blade lowers the risk of chipping or breaking the granite. Wet cutting also lowers heat and makes cutting through granite easier. Wet blades are applicable for deep cuts that go through granite. Dry cutting lowers the mess of wet saws but produces more dust. Dry cutting is your best option when you are cutting granite indoors as a wet saw produces large amounts of water. Dry cutting blades have segmented welds which resist heat and do not need water for cooling.

Types of Blades for Granite Cutting

·         Standard Masonry Blades: These type of blades are used for cutting straight through granite slabs and tiles.

·         Laser Welded Segmented Blades: These blades are applicable for general purpose cutting.

·         Contour Blades: When you need curves in granite then contour blades work best.

·         Rod Blades: These blades are used for cutting grooves into granite and are applicable for sink applications.

·         Diamond Drill Bits: These drill bits are used for milling through granite.

·         Profile wheels: When you need to shape and polish the edges of granite, these wheels are required.

·         Grinding Cup Wheels: These are applicable for smooth shaping and finishing granite.

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