Choosing the Right Cutting Disc

26 May 2023

Choosing the right cutting disc is essential to ensuring you end up with your desired result. There are many different types of cutting disks as well as grinders available on the market. Understanding and knowing what result you are trying to obtain will ultimately determine the type of disk and grinder you use.

When cutting with a grinder, it’s important to understand the different types of discs available as well as what you are trying to achieve.

Keep reading to learn more about the details you need to consider when choosing the right cutting disc.

 

The Type of Cut Being Made

The first thing you consider is the type of cut being made. This can be either coarse or fine. For coarse cuts, you need to use a harder disc that can withstand the pressure and friction of the cut. This type of disc may be labelled as “high speed” or “extra heavy duty” depending on the manufacturer.

On the other hand, for finer cuts, you should select a softer disc, represented by “low speed” or “general purpose”. This type of disc is designed to be used at lower speeds and will not generate as much heat or force as the harder disk.

Choosing a Profile

The two most popular styles of cutting discs are Flat and Depressed Centre (DPC). Flat discs are much more versatile and easier to work with. They are designed for cutting corners and profiles which makes them a basic profile that all users will need to have in their toolkits.

DPC discs, on the other hand, offer the extra clearance required for cutting tight corners or in tight spaces. This means they are ideally suited to more specialised cuts and may need extra care and attention while working with this type of disc.

The Material Being Worked On

Another consideration to make when choosing the right type of cutting disk is the material you are working on. Metals require a different type of cutting disk as does wood or other materials.

The type of disc needed to cut the material depends on the material being worked on, such as

  • General-Purpose Cutting Discs, as the name suggests, are useful for a wide range of cutting tasks on soft stone, tile, and other non-metallic materials.

  • Metal Cutting Discs are used for cutting metal tubes, sheets, etc.

  • INOX Discs are specially engineered discs specifically for cutting stainless steel. They are tougher than metal-cutting discs and contain no iron, making them safe to use on stainless steel for the food industry.

  • Diamond Blades are tough cutting discs designed for cutting through masonry. There are various types of diamond discs, with the most effective being able to cut through reinforced masonry.

Knowing what you are trying to achieve before you start work is going to be key to choosing the right cutting disc. After all, it is better to measure twice and cut once.

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