Question : I have heard that Alpha Professional Tools® offers free blade re-tipping service for the Alpha® Silencer III Series. Is this true?
Answer : Yes. If one of your Alpha® Silencer III blades experiences segment(s) loss, Alpha Professional Tools® offers a free re-tipping service which is performed at our NJ facility. We can re-tip these segments back onto your blade as long as the blade core has not been damaged making it unsafe to use. If possible, please send the segment(s) which came off the blade back together with the blade itself.
Question : What materials is the Alpha® Silencer III for Engineered Stone blade designed to cut?
Answer : This blade is designed to cut all types all brands of engineered stone.
Question : Will the Alpha® Silencer III for Engineered Stone blade cut granite or marble?
Answer : No. This blade is designed for use on engineered stone material only. Using this blade only for engineered stone you will achieve optimum life out of the blade. If you attempt to cut other materials such as granite, the cutting speed maybe be slower and the life of the blade may be shortened.
Question : Can the Alpha® Silencer III for Engineered Stone blade be used dry?
Answer : No. Wet cutting diamond blades must be used with water to prevent excessive heat buildup during cutting. Using water on the blade also reduces dust and helps enhance the cutting performance and life. A continuous water flow is critical. Using “wet” blades without water even for a few seconds will cause excessive heat and blade damage.
Question : What is the RPM requirement for the Silencer III?
Answer : See Appendix A chart for RPM indicators and traverse speeds.
Question : How fast should the blade traverse be set at?
Answer : See Appendix A chart for RPM indicators and traverse speeds.
Question : What sizes are these blades available?
Answer : The Alpha® Silencer III for Engineered Stone blades are available in 14”, 16” and 18” diameters.
Question : What sizes are these blades available?
Answer : The Alpha® Silencer III for Engineered Stone blades are available in 14”, 16” and 18” diameters.
Question : Which size blade works best?
Answer : The Alpha® Silencer III blades are available in 14, 16 and 18 inch for engineered stone. These sizes will fit most common cutting applications. Select the size based upon the requirements for your saw. If your saw can accept all available sizes, select the size blade that will give you the best cost per cut.
Question : What size flange should I use for my blade?
Answer : See Appendix A chart for flange sizes.
Question : Does the direction of the blade make a difference?
Answer : Yes. The blade should be installed on the saw so that the indicator arrows (engraved or screened) point toward the direction the spindle turns. If a blade is installed in the wrong direction, the cutting ability of the blade will be poor.
Question : What is the arbor size of these blades?
Answer : This blade is equipped with a 60mm arbor size which is a common size in the industry. Each blade comes with a 60mm/50mm reducer ring. Other arbor sizes are available. See specifications chart.
Question : What is the cutting width of this blade?
Answer : This blade will leave a 1/8 inch kerf. This is suitable for cutting grooves to install re-enforcement rods that are 1/8” thick.
Question : What is the difference between a regular blade and a silent core blade?
Answer : Regular blades are typically constructed with a solid steel core. The hard steel of the core actually reflects and amplifies the sound waves being generated by the blade during the cutting action. This means that the noise levels are far above acceptable ranges without adequate hearing protection. The Silencer III uses a thin copper sheet to absorb the sound waves rather than reflect them. The copper, which is much softer than solid steel, is a better conductor of sound waves much like it is for electricity. The copper absorbs the noise of the cut and conducts the sound waves out through the spindle. By the time the sound waves reach the spindle, the strength of the sound waves has been significantly reduced so the cutting process is much quieter.