MANTIS Electroplated Blade – 5 in., Electroplated Rim
MANTIS Electroplated Blade – 5 in., Electroplated Rim
The MANTIS Electroplated Blade is a 5 in. electroplated-rim diamond blade for cutting and shaping stone.
An electroplated rim carries a single exposed layer of diamond bonded to the steel, rather than diamond sintered through a segment. That is what gives an electroplated blade its thin kerf and clean shaping cut, and it is also why the rim wears rather than re-exposing itself: it is a finishing and detailing blade, not a production ripping blade. No material list, arbor size or maximum RPM is published for this blade.
Key Features
- Electroplated rim – one exposed layer of diamond on the rim rather than sintered segments
- 5 in. diameter
- Single exposed diamond layer – a thin kerf for detail and shaping work
- Arbor size and maximum RPM are not published and are not stated here
- No material list is published for this blade; none is claimed here
What's Included
- 1 x 5 in. electroplated blade
Who Is This For?
Fabricators doing detail cutting and shaping who want an electroplated rim at 5 in. Because no material rating is published for it, buy it against a stated one if the material is critical: the Diamax Cyclone Electroplated Marble Blade – 5 in. and the Alpha Libero Electroplated Marble Blade – 5 in., 7/8 in. Arbor, for Marble & Soft Stone both state marble and soft stone, and the Alpha Libero also publishes its arbor. For general granite and quartz cutting on a grinder, the TAHOE Turbo Blade – 5 in. is the turbo-rim option in the same house range.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does electroplated mean on a diamond blade?
The diamond is bonded to the outside of the steel core in a single exposed layer rather than sintered into segments. It produces a thin kerf and cuts cleanly, and the rim wears down rather than exposing fresh diamond as it goes.
What diameter is this blade?
5 in.
Which electroplated blades in this catalogue state the material they are for?
The Diamax Cyclone Electroplated Marble Blade is listed at 5, 6 and 7 in., and the Alpha Libero Electroplated Marble Blade – 5 in. is listed for marble and soft stone with a 7/8 in. arbor.
Is there a 6 in. version?
Yes – the MANTIS Electroplated Blade is also listed at 6 in.