I bet you have heard about the term “Formula” if you are in the business of buying diamond tools. Sometimes, we also call it “Segment Formulas” or “Diamond Formulas“; they refer to the same thing — the formulas of the diamond segments.
Segment formulas are very important for diamond tools because the functional part of a diamond tool is the diamond segment. The “Segment Formula” is a core factor affecting whether the tool is suitable for your construction project.
There are many different kinds of stones and other construction materials, such as granite, marble, sandstone, lava stone, limestone, concrete, reinforced concrete, brick, masonry, and much more. They have different chemical compositions and physical properties (such as hardness, density, etc.), so you need different “Segment Formulas” to process different materials.
Simply Understanding “Segment Formula”
A diamond segment is sintered from a mixture of diamond particles and other metal powders, such as Fe (Iron), Ni (Nickel), Mn (Manganese), Co (Cobalt), Cu (Copper), Sn (Tin), Zn (Zinc), etc. Different metals have different properties. For example, the cobalt element can improve the heat resistance of the segment.
Diamond particles come in different sizes, which are called diamond grits, and are used for cutting, grinding, and drilling. Meanwhile, the mixed metal powders hold the diamonds in place and are also called the “Bond.”
So, we can understand the segment formula simply as “Diamond Grits” and “Bonds”; it represents the specific composition of the segment and the proportion of each component.
Why “Diamond Formulas” is Important?
The diamond formulas determine whether the segment can cut a specific material, as well as its cutting efficiency, lifespan, and price. Therefore, they are very important and are treated as trade secrets and core assets for a diamond segment manufacturer like Xpert Diamond Tools.
After decades of development, our R&D Department has developed various “Segment Formulas” for different materials (such as granite, marble, concrete, asphalt, etc.), different countries, and different applications (such as dry or wet use).
Contact us if you need any diamond tools! We can recommend the right diamond tools with appropriate formulas based on your specific requirements.
We shouldn’t judge a segment formula as good or bad without considering two basic factors:
- What material is it used to process? Granite, marble, concrete, asphalt, or others?
- What is the cost of the formula? Most importantly, what are the customer’s requirements?
In fact, we name formulas according to their applications on different stones, such as granite formula, marble formula, and so on. Each formula has different characteristics: some are designed for fast cutting, while others focus on a long lifespan, among other features.
We believe that if a segment formula can meet customer needs at an affordable price, it is a good segment formula and can be commercialized.