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Straight answers to the questions we hear in stone fabrication shops: which blade to choose for the material, what to mill, polish and bond with, how to protect stone and how to lower the cost per metre. We don't just sell — above all, we advise.

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Which blade for sintered stone (DEKTON, Laminam, Neolith)?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.
How to cut sintered stone without edge chipping?Chipping on sintered stone almost always has one of four causes — a glazed (dull) blade, too high a feed rate at entry and exit, vibration or poor slab support, or a blade that doesn't match the material.
Which blade for natural quartzite?Natural quartzite needs a blade with very durable segments, designed for extremely hard and abrasive stone.
Which blade for granite and quartz agglomerates?For granite and quartz agglomerates choose a blade in which the diamond stays exposed throughout its working life — then it cuts evenly from the first metre to the last.
Which blade for marble, limestone and travertine?Marble, limestone and travertine are soft, delicate stones, so they need a blade with a bond matched to soft material.
Which milling bit for a sink cut-out on CNC?Sink and hob cut-outs on a CNC centre are made with a diamond finger bit matched to the worktop material.
What to polish the edge of a stone or sintered worktop with?The edge polishing tool depends on the machine.
How to create an aged (antique, leather) finish on stone?An aged finish — antique, leather or satin — is achieved with brushes: first diamond or abrasive ones that open up the stone's structure, then finer ones that smooth it.

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