Craftmann cutting discs are tools commonly used in grinding, cutting, and polishing applications. They are typically attached to angle grinders and other power tools to cut through various materials such as metal, stone, and concrete. These cutting discs are known for their durability and precision, allowing for clean, efficient cuts. Different types of Craftmann discs are designed for specific materials, ensuring optimal performance and safety during use.
There are several types of cutting discs, each designed for specific materials and applications. Here’s a breakdown of the most common types:
1. Metal Cutting Discs • Material: Usually made from aluminum oxide or similar abrasives. • Application: Used for cutting ferrous metals like steel, iron, and cast iron. Some variations can also cut non-ferrous metals like aluminum or copper. •Characteristics: Thin and designed for high-speed precision cuts on metal sheets, rods, or pipes.
2. Stone/Concrete Cutting Discs • Material: Silicon carbide or diamond. • Application: Used to cut through hard, abrasive materials like concrete, bricks, masonry, tiles, and stone. • Characteristics: Designed for the high-impact work needed to break through tough surfaces. Diamond-tipped options last longer and provide cleaner cuts.
3. Diamond Cutting Discs • Material: A metal disc with diamond-tipped edges. • Application: Primarily used for cutting extremely hard materials such as reinforced concrete, stone, ceramics, and glass. • Characteristics: Offers superior cutting performance and durability, especially for jobs that involve abrasive materials. These discs come in different grit sizes for more or less aggressive cutting.
4. Flap Discs • Material: Layers of abrasive flaps made from materials like aluminum oxide, zirconia, or ceramic. • Application: Primarily used for grinding and finishing, but can also be used to remove burrs or rust and do light cutting. • Characteristics: Flap discs provide both cutting and surface finishing, making them ideal for multitasking.
5. Multi-Purpose Cutting Discs • Material: Typically a blend of abrasives. • Application: Designed to cut through a variety of materials such as metal, stone, wood, plastic, and more, making them ideal for demolition or renovation projects. • Characteristics: These discs are versatile and save time by eliminating the need to change discs for different materials.
6. Abrasive Cut-Off Discs • Material: Made of resin-bonded abrasive grains like aluminum oxide or silicon carbide. • Application: Used for cutting metal and other materials, often in industrial and fabrication settings. • Characteristics: These are high-speed, thin discs designed for cutting, not grinding, which makes them ideal for quick, clean cuts.
7. Wood Cutting Discs • Material: Usually made from tungsten carbide or hardened steel. • Application: Specially designed for cutting wood and other softer materials. • Characteristics: These discs have teeth like a circular saw blade but are attached to angle grinders for fast, rough cuts.
8. Rescue and Demolition Discs • Material: Often a combination of materials with reinforced construction. • Application: Used in emergency rescue and demolition, where multiple types of materials need to be cut quickly, such as wood, metal, glass, and masonry. • Characteristics: Extremely tough and durable, capable of cutting through a wide range of materials in difficult situations.
9. Cutting Discs for Stainless Steel (Inox) • Material: Designed to cut stainless steel, typically made from special abrasives that prevent overheating. • Application: Cutting stainless steel pipes, sheets, or rods. • Characteristics: These discs minimize heat buildup, reducing the risk of discoloration or warping on the material being cut.
10. Plastic Cutting Discs • Material: Various abrasives, sometimes mixed with a softer bonding material. • Application: For cutting plastic materials such as PVC, acrylic, or polycarbonate. • Characteristics: These discs are designed to cut cleanly without melting or damaging plastic materials.