PCD Saw Blade vs TCT Saw Blade for Aluminum: When Is Diamond Worth It?
Compare PCD diamond and TCT carbide saw blades for aluminum extrusion, plate, high-silicon aluminum and non-ferrous cutting. Learn when diamond is worth the higher price.
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Choose blades for aluminum, steel, stainless steel, copper, wood, plastics and composites.

Compare TCT, PCD, HSS, cermet, CBN, abrasive and bi-metal saw blades.

Understand diameter, bore, kerf, plate thickness, pin holes and tooth count.

Read TCG, ATB, FTG, rake angle, chip space, pitch and cutting finish.

Follow the process from steel plate, heat treatment and tensioning to grinding and inspection.
Compare saw blade, band saw, waterjet and laser for large-diameter bars across aluminum, copper, steel, stainless steel and abrasive alloys.

Start from application, machine, material and target finish before quoting.

Connect RPM, feed speed, tooth count and chip load to blade performance.

Separate machine, setup, material and blade issues when cutting results are poor.

Prepare the details suppliers need for accurate custom saw blade quotations.
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