Flat sawing is the most commonly used diamond cutting method. It is typically used to cut horizontal flat surfaces such as floors, bridge decks and pavement.
Also called slab saws, flat saws feature a diamond blade that is mounted on a walk-behind machine requiring only one operator. They can cut up to 24″ in depth.
Flat saws are typically used to provide expansion joints, remove damaged pavement sections, clean expansion joints, clean and prepare random cracks for repair and remove concrete sections for demolition purposes. Electric saws and diesel saws with scrubbers may be used for inside applications when air quality of low emissions is a priority.
Core drilling is used when a job calls for the drilling of circular holes in reinforced concrete, pre-cast concrete, asphalt, brick, cinderblock and other structural materials. Most often the
A number of new cutting methods have been developed to address these unique situations. From hand held saws with circular blades to chain saws with diamond tipped chains to