Thanks for the response.
Racookpe, the coolant is aimed at the edge of the wheel where it first makes contact. I'll see if I can get another loc-line to aim a secondary coolant jet at the inner part of the tube and see what difference it makes. I like the idea but not sure it will make much...
Thanks for the reply Syd. I'm on my way to check out the diamond wire saws right now.
The quartz tube is hollow. for example, outside diameter of 300 mm, inside diameter of 284 mm, giving a wall thickness of 8 mm.
Currently we have a horizontal bench mounted saw, with rollers to support the...
Hi all,
I have a finish quality issue with my process whilst using a horizonal wet cutting saw to part to length a tube of quartz glass.
Quality issues are: finish cut chipping on inside bore, cut not always square, diamond blades are 'walking'.
Quality of finish only occurs on tubing over...