Q-Cut

Alpha® Q-Cut is designed for cutting quartzite, granite, marble and engineered stone. It is available in sizes to fit most tub and tile saws and the Alpha® Wet Stone Cutters. Alpha® Q-Cut is the first diamond blade developed specifically to cut quartzite and hard granites. Tile installers and tile shops will find that Alpha® Q-Cut will cut the most difficult natural stone tiles quickly and efficiently. The advanced style rim reduces the risk of chipping and breaking while providing accurate and safe cuts. The Alpha® Q-Cut is cost-effective, easy to use and its unique design will make the number one choice for tile contractors and shops.

Question : Which way do I install the blade on my tool?

Answer : The blade direction is printed on the front of the blade. Install the blade so that the blade will follow this direction. If the front of the blade is no longer legible, a directional arrow is embossed into the back of the blade. As a last resort, examine the diamonds. The bond tail behind each diamond should be pointing the opposite direction of blade rotation. If the blade is installed incorrectly, the bond tails will reverse direction, which may cause some premature wear.

Question : What materials can I cut with the Alpha® Q-Cut blade?

Answer : The Q-Cut wet blade series is primarily designed for granite, marble and engineered stone slabs or tiles. The Q-Cut 4-1/2” and 5” blades are designed for porcelain and ceramic tiles, which can be used in either wet or dry cutting applications.

Question : Can I cut Onyx with the Alpha® Q-Cut blade?

Answer : No. We don’t recommend cutting Onyx using our Q-Cut blades due to the aggressive cutting action, diamond grit size and turbo rim style of these blades. We recommend the Alpha® Vetro blade designed for the glass application for cutting Onyx. It has a continuous rim with finer diamonds to minimize the chipping of the edge.

Question : Can I use the Alpha® Q-Cut blade for dry applications?

Answer : Yes and No. The Q-Cut 4-1/2” and 5” blade can be used either wet or dry, since the diamond matrix is designed for use on hand power tools such as our Alpha® AWS-110 or AWS-125 and high-speed angle grinders. However, the larger Q-Cut blades must be used in wet at all times.

Question : The speed of my cut is slowing down. What can I do to improve it?

Answer : The diamonds are rounding over or glazing causing the blade to lose its cutting ability. You need to re-dress the blade using a soft abrasive material such as a dressing stone or a concrete block.

Question : What is the maximum RPM at which I can use the Alpha® Q-Cut blades?

Answer : See specifications chart.

Question : What is the arbor size of the Q-Cut blades?

Answer : See specifications chart.