Diamond Plated Wafering Blade
Comparable to Buehler IsoMet diamond wafering blades, Struers diamond cut-off wheels, and Allied High Tech diamond wafering blades for the same precision sectioning cuts — at 20 to 40 percent lower cost.
Overview
Diamond Plated Wafering Blade
What This Product Is
A nickel-bonded, diamond-plated wafering blade. The diamond is plated onto the blade in a single layer, which allows very thin blades and an aggressive, precise cut — one of the toughest, most precise blade types for delicate and thin-kerf sectioning where minimizing material loss matters.
Intended Use in Metallography and Petrography
Used for precision sectioning where a thin kerf, minimal material loss, and clean cuts on delicate or difficult specimens are the priority. Selected when:
- Cutting delicate specimens or thin sections
- Minimizing kerf loss is important
- A tough, precise plated edge is wanted
Typical Applications
- Delicate and thin specimens
- Electronic materials and small components
- Metallographic and petrographic samples requiring minimal material loss
When This Product Is NOT Ideal
- For very hard, high-volume cutting better served by a thicker sintered blade
- When your saw requires a specific compatible sintered blade — see those products
Specifications
| Type | Nickel-bonded, diamond-plated wafering blade |
| Strength | Very thin blades, aggressive precise cut, tough construction |
| Best for | Delicate specimens and thin-kerf, low-loss sectioning |
| Options | Multiple diameters, thicknesses, and hole sizes — see options |
| Blade Size | 4 inch, 6 inch, 8 inch, 10 inch |
| Thickness | 0.004, 0.012, 0.006, 0.025, 0.008, 0.015, 0.032 |
| Hole Size | 5/8 inch, 1/2 inch, 1 inch, 20 mm, 30 mm |
| Custom sizing | Custom sizes and concentrations are made to spec if what you need is not listed |
| Compatibility | Buehler, Struers, LECO, Allied, and PACE — and all other major brands. |
Compatibility and Equivalents
Made for the same precision sectioning cuts as these brand products:
Sized to fit the major low-speed and precision saws with no change to your setup. It is a comparable product for the same cut — not a branded or drop-in item.
Same grading, typically 20 to 40 percent lower in price.
Request a free sample and test it on your own saw.
Named brand products are referenced only to identify the comparable item and prep step. We do not claim our product is identical to, or a replacement for, any trademarked product, and no affiliation or endorsement is implied.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a diamond-plated blade?
A blade with a single plated layer of diamond, typically nickel-bonded. This allows very thin blades and an aggressive, precise cut with minimal kerf loss.
When should I choose a plated blade over a sintered one?
Choose plated for thin, delicate cuts and minimal material loss; choose sintered for long life on hard, high-volume cutting.
What sizes are available?
A range of diameters, thicknesses, and hole (arbor) sizes — see the product options.