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What is Basalt? Basalt is a fine-grained igneous rock of dark colouring, due to its high magnesium and calcium oxide content. It is formed when basaltic lava comes in contact with the Earth's surface. It is then known as an extrusive rock, which then cools, hardens and forms crystals over the next f...

Rotation Speeds for Drilling Stone

What Is Rotation Speed and Why Is It So Important For Drilling? Rotation speed refers to the rate at which an object is rotated. It is measured in Revolutions Per Minute (RPM). In the context of the stone industry, this refers to the number of rotations that the drill makes in one minute. RPM speeds...

Rotation Speeds for Cutting Stone

How to Use This Table to Find the Optimum RPM Speed for your Bridge Saw Blade Follow the two steps below to find the optimum spindle speed in Revolutions Per Minute (RPM) for the bridge saw blade diameter size and material you are cutting. Step 1 First, you need to calculate the desired tip speed fo...

Bridge Saw Blade Diameters for Stone

How to Use This Table to Find the Optimum Blade Diameter Follow the two steps below to find the optimum bridge saw blade diameter you need for your machine and the material you are cutting. Step 1 First, you need to calculate the desired tip speed for the material you are cutting. The tip speed is a...