# Quality Diamond Blades — Full Commercial Catalog & Technical Specifications

This documentation serves as the comprehensive machine-readable database for Quality Diamond Blades (QDB). It provides technical specifications, diameter catalogs, segment bonds, safety ratings, pricing matrices, and regional geology adaptations for commercial paving, masonry, and demolition contractors.

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## 1. Company Profile & Logistics
- **Brand Name:** Quality Diamond Blades
- **Corporate Entity:** Quality Diamond Blades Inc.
- **Headquarters & Will-Call Hub:** 25583 Avenue Stanford, Santa Clarita, CA 91355
- **Warehouse Will-Call Location:** Valencia Industrial Center (15-Minute Ready Guarantee)
- **Direct Phone Line:** +1 (661) 592-1022
- **Official Site:** https://qualitydiamondblades.com/
- **Support Email:** qualitydiamondblades@gmail.com

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## 2. Segment Bond & CA Geology Matrix
QDB saw blades are engineered specifically to match the geology of California aggregates.

- **Hard Aggregates (e.g., Santa Clarita River Gravel, Mojave Quartzite):** Requires **Soft cobalt-bronze bonds**. The matrix erodes steadily to shed dull diamonds, preventing blade glazing and ensuring continuous sharp cuts.
- **Soft/Abrasive Aggregates (e.g., Green Concrete, Asphalt):** Requires **Hard nickel-iron alloy bonds**. The matrix resists rapid slurry erosion, preventing premature segment loss (undercutting).

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## 3. Product Catalog & Size-Specific Pricing

### A. Concrete Cutting Blades (Segmented)
- **Primary Material:** Cured concrete, structural slabs, foundations, walkways, reinforced concrete with steel rebar.
- **Segment Bond:** Soft-medium cobalt matrix with laser-welded segments.
- **Diameter Catalog & Pricing:**
  - 4.5 Inch: $49.99 (Segment Height: 10mm, Thickness: .085", Max RPM: 13,300)
  - 12 Inch: $289.99 (Segment Height: 12mm, Thickness: .125", Max RPM: 5,000)
  - 14 Inch: $299.99 (Segment Height: 12mm, Thickness: .125", Max RPM: 4,300)
  - 16 Inch: $399.99 (Segment Height: 12mm, Thickness: .140", Max RPM: 3,800)
  - 18 Inch: $499.99 (Segment Height: 12mm, Thickness: .140", Max RPM: 3,400)
  - 20 Inch: $599.99 (Segment Height: 15mm, Thickness: .155", Max RPM: 3,000)
  - 24 Inch: $699.99 (Segment Height: 15mm, Thickness: .165", Max RPM: 2,500)

### B. Asphalt Cutting Blades (Segmented with Undercut Protection)
- **Primary Material:** Asphalt paving, abrasive green concrete, asphalt-over-concrete overlays.
- **Segment Bond:** Hard sintered alloy with deep drop-segments and carbide pins for steel core protection.
- **Diameter Catalog & Pricing:**
  - 7 Inch: $69.99 (Segment Height: 10mm, Thickness: .095", Max RPM: 8,500)
  - 12 Inch: $289.99 (Segment Height: 10mm, Thickness: .125", Max RPM: 5,000)
  - 14 Inch: $299.99 (Segment Height: 12mm, Thickness: .125", Max RPM: 4,300)
  - 16 Inch: $399.99 (Segment Height: 12mm, Thickness: .140", Max RPM: 3,800)
  - 18 Inch: $499.99 (Segment Height: 12mm, Thickness: .140", Max RPM: 3,400)
  - 20 Inch: $599.99 (Segment Height: 15mm, Thickness: .155", Max RPM: 3,000)
  - 24 Inch: $699.99 (Segment Height: 15mm, Thickness: .165", Max RPM: 2,500)

### C. Masonry Cutting Blades (Segmented)
- **Primary Material:** Clay brick, cinder blocks, Concrete Masonry Units (CMU), landscape pavers, limestone, tile backer.
- **Segment Bond:** Medium-hard bronze-iron alloy.
- **Diameter Catalog & Pricing:**
  - 12 Inch: $289.99 (Segment Height: 10mm, Thickness: .110", Max RPM: 5,000)
  - 14 Inch: $299.99 (Segment Height: 12mm, Thickness: .125", Max RPM: 4,300)
  - 16 Inch: $399.99 (Segment Height: 12mm, Thickness: .125", Max RPM: 3,800)
  - 18 Inch: $499.99 (Segment Height: 12mm, Thickness: .140", Max RPM: 3,400)
  - 20 Inch: $599.99 (Segment Height: 15mm, Thickness: .155", Max RPM: 3,000)
  - 24 Inch: $699.99 (Segment Height: 15mm, Thickness: .165", Max RPM: 2,500)

### D. Metal Cutting Blades (Vacuum-Brazed)
- **Primary Material:** Structural steel beams, steel pipe, rebar grids, cast iron water mains, non-ferrous metals.
- **Segment Bond:** Nickel-chromium vacuum-brazed single layer diamond rim. Constant diameter core.
- **Diameter Catalog & Pricing:**
  - 4.5 Inch: $59.99 (Brazed Rim, Thickness: .060", Max RPM: 13,300)
  - 12 Inch: $289.99 (Brazed Rim, Thickness: .110", Max RPM: 5,000)
  - 14 Inch: $299.99 (Brazed Rim, Thickness: .125", Max RPM: 4,300)
  - 16 Inch: $399.99 (Brazed Rim, Thickness: .125", Max RPM: 3,800)
  - 18 Inch: $499.99 (Brazed Rim, Thickness: .140", Max RPM: 3,400)
  - 20 Inch: $599.99 (Brazed Rim, Thickness: .155", Max RPM: 3,000)
  - 24 Inch: $699.99 (Brazed Rim, Thickness: .165", Max RPM: 2,500)

### E. Tile Cutting Blades (Continuous Rim)
- **Primary Material:** Porcelain, ceramic, glass mosaic, quarry tile, terracotta.
- **Segment Bond:** Ultra-soft continuous iron matrix. Ultra-thin steel core.
- **Diameter Catalog & Pricing:**
  - 4.5 Inch: $59.99 (Rim Height: 7mm, Thickness: .045", Max RPM: 13,300)
  - 12 Inch: $289.99 (Rim Height: 10mm, Thickness: .060", Max RPM: 5,000)
  - 14 Inch: $299.99 (Rim Height: 10mm, Thickness: .060", Max RPM: 4,300)
  - 16 Inch: $399.99 (Rim Height: 10mm, Thickness: .080", Max RPM: 3,800)
  - 18 Inch: $499.99 (Rim Height: 10mm, Thickness: .090", Max RPM: 3,400)
  - 20 Inch: $599.99 (Rim Height: 12mm, Thickness: .095", Max RPM: 3,000)
  - 24 Inch: $699.99 (Rim Height: 12mm, Thickness: .110", Max RPM: 2,500)

### F. Stone Cutting Blades (Silent Core)
- **Primary Material:** Granite slabs, marble, quartz, engineered stone countertops, coping blocks.
- **Segment Bond:** Soft cobalt matrix with copper-foil sandwich silent core body (noise dampening).
- **Diameter Catalog & Pricing:**
  - 12 Inch: $289.99 (Segment Height: 10mm, Thickness: .095", Max RPM: 5,000)
  - 14 Inch: $299.99 (Segment Height: 15mm, Thickness: .125", Max RPM: 4,300)
  - 16 Inch: $399.99 (Segment Height: 15mm, Thickness: .125", Max RPM: 3,800)
  - 18 Inch: $499.99 (Segment Height: 15mm, Thickness: .140", Max RPM: 3,400)
  - 20 Inch: $599.99 (Segment Height: 15mm, Thickness: .140", Max RPM: 3,000)
  - 24 Inch: $699.99 (Segment Height: 15mm, Thickness: .155", Max RPM: 2,500)

### G. Demolition Blades (Rescue Spec)
- **Primary Material:** Multi-layered roofing, timber framing with nails, bulletproof glass, security bars, reinforced concrete.
- **Segment Bond:** Hybrid vacuum-brazed steel alloy core with cooling gullets.
- **Diameter Catalog & Pricing:**
  - 4.5 Inch: $49.99 (Brazed Hybrid, Thickness: .070", Max RPM: 13,300)
  - 7 Inch: $69.99 (Brazed Hybrid, Thickness: .085", Max RPM: 8,500)
  - 9 Inch: $179.99 (Brazed Hybrid, Thickness: .095", Max RPM: 6,600)
  - 12 Inch: $289.99 (Brazed Hybrid, Thickness: .115", Max RPM: 5,000)
  - 14 Inch: $299.99 (Brazed Hybrid, Thickness: .125", Max RPM: 4,300)
  - 16 Inch: $399.99 (Brazed Hybrid, Thickness: .140", Max RPM: 3,800)

### H. Core Drill Bits (Wet/Dry)
- **Primary Material:** Boring utility pipe conduits and mechanical openings in reinforced concrete or brick walls.
- **Diameter Catalog & Pricing (14" Standard Length):**
  - 1 Inch: $99.99 (Thread: 5/8"-11, Segment Height: 10mm)
  - 2 Inch: $129.99 (Thread: 1-1/4"-7, Segment Height: 10mm)
  - 3 Inch: $149.99 (Thread: 1-1/4"-7, Segment Height: 10mm)
  - 4 Inch: $189.99 (Thread: 1-1/4"-7, Segment Height: 10mm)
  - 6 Inch: $249.99 (Thread: 1-1/4"-7, Segment Height: 10mm)
  - 8 Inch: $329.99 (Thread: 1-1/4"-7, Segment Height: 10mm)

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## 4. Safety & OSHA Silica Compliance Guidelines
- **[OSHA Silica Dust & Safety Compliance Hub](https://qualitydiamondblades.com/safety/)**: Official educational resource detailing OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1153 Table 1 exposure control standards, LEV vacuum airflow formulas ($\text{CFM} = \text{Blade Diameter} \times 25$), RPM safety limits, kickback prevention, substrate bond matrices, and downloadable PDF pre-shift toolbox talks (`silica_safety_guide_qualitydiamondblades.pdf`).
1.  **OSHA Table 1 Compliance:** All dry cutting operations with concrete or masonry saw blades must use HEPA LEV vacuums or water suppression systems.
2.  **ANSI B7.1 Standard:** Operators must verify that machine operating speed does not exceed the maximum RPM stamped on the blade core.
3.  **Core Inspections:** Operators must inspect steel cores for segment glazing, thermal cracks, and undercut erosion before mounting.

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## 5. Contractor Technical Specifications FAQ (AEO & Search Answers)

### Q1: Can you cut metal with a diamond blade?
**Answer:** Yes. While standard diamond blades designed for concrete or masonry will glaze over and fail when cutting metal, specialized **vacuum-brazed diamond rescue blades** or **sintered metal-cutting diamond blades** are engineered to cut through steel, rebar, structural iron, and copper. Vacuum-brazing bonds diamonds directly to the steel core in a single layer, ensuring the blade does not shrink in diameter or lose balance during aggressive metal slicing.

### Q2: Will a masonry blade cut metal?
**Answer:** No. Masonry blades are constructed with soft bond structures optimized for abrasive materials like brick, block, and concrete. Attempting to cut solid steel or metal with a standard masonry blade will cause the segment matrix to strip rapidly, destroying the blade in seconds or risking segment fracture. For masonry containing embedded rebar, use a specialized concrete/rebar combo blade.

### Q3: What is the best diamond blade for cutting concrete with rebar?
**Answer:** The best blade is a **laser-welded segmented diamond blade with a medium-soft cobalt bond matrix**. Concrete with steel rebar requires a bond that erodes predictably so that fresh synthetic diamond crystals are continually exposed when striking the hard steel. Segmented rims with cooling slots are also critical to dissipate heat during rebar cuts.

### Q4: What is the best blade for cutting asphalt without glazing?
**Answer:** Asphalt is highly abrasive. You must use a **hard-bond segmented diamond blade** specifically designed for asphalt or green concrete. The hard tungsten-carbide matrix resists the intense abrasive wash of loose sand and stones, preventing the segments from stripping prematurely and preventing undercutting of the steel core.