Alpha Contour Porcelain Blade, 5-Inch

The Alpha Contour Porcelain Blade is designed for handheld curved cutting of porcelain, crystallized glass and sintered slabs, including sink cutouts in 3 cm material.

Its direct-sintered diamond segments and steel core are designed to support clean, accurate curved cuts while helping reduce chipping, material damage and undercutting. For best performance, the supplied product information recommends pairing the blade with a compatible Alpha wet or dry stone cutter.

Typical Applications

• Curved cutting in porcelain
• Curved cutting in crystallized glass
• Curved cutting in sintered slabs
• Sink cutouts in 3 cm materials
• Applications requiring a wider kerf
• Handheld stone-cutting applications

Advantages

• Designed specifically for porcelain, crystallized glass and sintered slabs
• Fits compatible 5-inch wet and dry stone cutters
• Designed for clean, accurate curved cutting
• Wider-kerf configuration
• Direct-sintered diamond segments on a steel core
• Designed to help prevent undercutting
• Helps reduce chipping and material damage
• Can be operated wet or dry where appropriate for the material

Specifications

• Brand: Alpha
• Product type: Contour diamond blade
• Blade diameter: 5 inches
• Segment type: Direct-sintered diamond segments
• Core material: Steel
• Cutting style: Handheld curved cutting
• Compatible tool type: Compatible 5-inch wet and dry stone cutters
• Listed material thickness application: 3 cm
• Operating method: Wet or dry, subject to material requirements

Compatible Materials

• Porcelain
• Crystallized glass
• Sintered slabs

Operating Guidelines

Although the blade can be used wet or dry, the supplied product information states that porcelain, crystallized glass and sintered slab applications require wet cutting.

For best performance, use the blade with a compatible Alpha wet or dry stone cutter and follow the equipment and blade manufacturer's operating instructions.

Wet-Cutting Requirement: Use water when cutting the listed porcelain, crystallized glass and sintered slab materials.

Compatibility Note: Arbor size, maximum RPM, kerf width and exact compatible stone-cutter models were not included in the supplied product information. Confirm that the blade specifications match the intended equipment and application before use.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this blade designed to cut?

It is designed for porcelain, crystallized glass and sintered slabs.

What size is the blade?

This blade measures 5 inches in diameter.

Can it be used for sink cutouts?

Yes. The supplied product information identifies handheld curved cutting and sink cutouts in 3 cm materials as intended applications.

Can the blade be used wet or dry?

The blade can be operated wet or dry, but the supplied product information states that the listed porcelain, crystallized glass and sintered slab materials require wet cutting.

What type of cutting tool should be used?

The supplied product information recommends a compatible Alpha wet or dry stone cutter.

How does the blade help reduce undercutting?

It features direct-sintered diamond segments on a steel core designed to help prevent undercutting.

Is a stone cutter included?

No. This listing is for the Alpha Contour Porcelain Blade only. A stone cutter or other power tool is not identified as included.

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