// Applications & Insights

Field-tested guides for industrial tooling pros

30+ articles on cutting, grinding, coring, polishing, CNC, and everything in between — written for the crews who use our tools every day.

Cutting6 min

How to Choose the Right Diamond Blade for Concrete Cutting

A practical guide to bond, segment height, and RPM for cured, green, and reinforced concrete.

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Cutting5 min

Wet vs Dry Cutting: Which One Should You Use?

Compare dust control, blade life, and finish quality between wet and dry cutting methods.

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Grinding7 min

Grinding Cup Wheels 101: Turbo, PCD & Segmented

Understand which cup wheel geometry works best for coatings, mastic, or concrete leveling.

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Coring8 min

Core Drilling Reinforced Concrete: A Step-by-Step Guide

Bit selection, water flow, rig setup, and rebar strategies for clean, efficient holes.

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Bridge Saw6 min

Bridge Saw Blades: Getting a Chip-Free Cut on Stone

Feed rate, water pressure, and blade specs for granite, marble, and engineered stone.

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Polishing9 min

The Complete Guide to Concrete Polishing Pads

From 50 grit to 3000 grit — the grit progression that delivers a mirror finish.

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CNC7 min

CNC Stone Tooling: Fingerbits, Profile Wheels & Router Bits

Choose the right CNC tools for edge profiling, drainboards, and sink cutouts.

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Brands5 min

How Long Do Terminator Blades Really Last?

Real-world tool life data across asphalt, cured concrete, and green concrete jobs.

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Brands6 min

Piranha Abrasives Product Line Overview

A tour of Piranha grinding cups, polishing pads, and specialty abrasive tooling.

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Cutting6 min

Soft vs Hard Bond: The Diamond Bond Matrix Explained

Why matching bond hardness to material hardness is the #1 factor in blade performance.

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Grinding8 min

Concrete Floor Prep Checklist for Coatings Contractors

The tools, grits, and sequence to prep any floor for epoxy or polished concrete.

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Safety7 min

OSHA Silica Dust Rules: Staying Compliant on the Jobsite

HEPA vacs, wet methods, and PPE to keep your crew safe and your project compliant.

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Cutting5 min

Setting Up a Walk-Behind Saw for a Perfect Cut Line

Blade guard, water flow, pointer alignment, and depth-of-cut best practices.

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Cutting5 min

Cutting Asphalt: Blade Specs That Actually Work

Why undercut protection and open segment design matter for abrasive asphalt cuts.

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Safety6 min

Handheld Concrete Saw Safety: 10 Rules Every Operator Should Know

Kickback, blade binding, and PPE — the fundamentals of safe handheld cutting.

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Cutting5 min

Cutting Green Concrete: Timing and Tooling

When to make early-entry cuts and which blades hold up in fresh, abrasive slabs.

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Polishing6 min

Densifiers and Guards: Finishing a Polished Concrete Floor

How chemical densifiers work with diamond pads to build gloss and durability.

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Coring6 min

Extending Core Bit Life: 7 Field-Tested Tips

Water flow, RPM, feed pressure, and dressing — the practices that double bit life.

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Bridge Saw8 min

Stone Fabrication Workflow: From Slab to Install

The tooling path from bridge saw rough cut to CNC edge to hand polish.

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Specialty6 min

Specialty Diamond Tooling for Unusual Materials

Refractory, glass, quartz, and porcelain — matching diamonds to unusual jobs.

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Business5 min

Bulk Pricing for Contractors: How to Save on Every Job

Freight consolidation, volume tiers, and standing orders for busy crews.

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Cutting4 min

Blade Arbor Sizes Explained: 5/8, 7/8, 20mm & More

The arbor and bushing guide for matching blades to any saw you own.

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Grinding6 min

Metal-Bond vs PCD Shoes for Concrete Grinders

The right diamond segment for coating removal, leveling, or exposing aggregate.

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Polishing6 min

Polishing Quartz Countertops Without Burn Marks

Pad pressure, water flow, and grit progression that keep quartz looking factory-fresh.

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Specialty5 min

Concrete Repair Tooling: Crack Chasers & Tuck Point Blades

The right blades and technique for prepping cracks and mortar joints for repair.

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Business4 min

Warranty & Returns: How Devgon Stands Behind Every Tool

Our defect coverage, replacement process, and what no-questions-asked really means.

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Business5 min

Shipping Industrial Tooling Across Canada & the USA

Freight tiers, cross-border customs, and how we get tools on-site fast.

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Support4 min

On-Site Training & Product Demonstrations

How our team runs hands-on demos so your crew gets the most from every tool.

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Coring6 min

Scanning Before You Core: Avoiding Rebar & Post-Tension

GPR and rebar scanning basics that keep your bit — and your project — intact.

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Grinding5 min

Diamond Grit and Mesh Sizes: What the Numbers Mean

Micron sizes, mesh counts, and how grit selection changes cut speed and finish.

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CNC6 min

CNC Profile Wheels: Ogee, Bullnose, Bevel & Beyond

Choosing the right profile wheel and RPM for clean, chip-free stone edges.

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Support4 min

Storing & Caring for Diamond Tools: Make Them Last

Simple storage, cleaning, and dressing habits that add months to tool life.

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