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Which blade for sintered stone — DEKTON, Laminam, Neolith?

Short answer

For sintered stone (DEKTON, Laminam, Neolith and similar) choose a blade designed for hard, brittle ceramics — with a thin, rigid core and a bond that keeps exposing the diamond as it works. Granite blades quickly glaze in sintered stone and chip the edge.

THE KING SLIM (E-VDS) cuts fastest: in 20 mm DEKTON it runs at a feed rate of 2.5 m/min — 3.5 times faster than a typical sintered stone blade — and delivers 600–650 linear metres per blade. HERCULES SLIM suits series production, and if one saw cuts sintered stone, granite and quartzite in turn, choose PASCAL XP (WODIAM), which needs no dressing.

What to look for when choosing

  • Material and thickness — thin and thick sintered slabs are cut at different feed rates; one blade suits 6 mm, another 20–30 mm.
  • Core — a thin core means a narrower kerf, less resistance and less chipping on the edge.
  • Bond — a bond that is too hard glazes in sintered stone; the blade slows down and starts chipping the edge.
  • Machine — saw power, speed and cooling determine the feed rate the blade can work at.

How to cut sintered stone without chipping

Chipping occurs mainly where the blade enters and exits, so slow the feed rate over the first and last centimetres. The blade must be sharp and constantly water-cooled — a dull blade starts chipping the edge. Support the slab along its whole length, especially at the end of the cut.

We write more about chipping and cracked slabs in the guide “Won't cut? What to check”.

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Products for the job

StoneZone is the exclusive distributor of these brands in Poland. We can test every tool on your machine.

E-VDS

THE KING SLIM

Patented blade for sintered stone, ceramics and quartzite. In 20 mm DEKTON it cuts at 2.5 m/min — 3.5 times faster than a typical sintered stone blade.

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E-VDS

HERCULES SLIM

Thin core for sintered stone and ceramics in series production — high feed rate without chipping the edge.

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WODIAM

PASCAL XP

Sintered stone blade that also cuts granite, agglomerates and quartzite. Needs no dressing.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can a granite blade cut sintered stone?

It can, but it usually ends badly: a granite bond glazes in sintered stone, the blade slows down and chips the edge. It is better to use a blade designed specifically for sintered stone, e.g. THE KING SLIM or HERCULES SLIM.

What feed rate for cutting 20 mm DEKTON?

Blades marketed today for 20 mm DEKTON cut at 0.7–1.0 m/min. THE KING SLIM ⌀400 mm cuts at 2.5 m/min, and at 2.0 m/min it lasts half as long again. We set the feed rate during free trials at your plant.

Which sintered stone blade lasts longest?

With THE KING SLIM in 20 mm DEKTON one blade gives 600–650 linear metres at 2.5 m/min or 900–1,000 linear metres at 2.0 m/min. The result depends on the material, machine and cooling — which is why we offer a trial on your saw.

Where to buy E-VDS and WODIAM blades in Poland?

StoneZone is the exclusive distributor of E-VDS Diamond and WODIAM in Poland. We advise on selection, bring the blade for a free trial and train operators.

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