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by Kent Pinkerton
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Glass cutting tools today do a lot more than cut glass. There are tools for drilling and polishing as well. There is a wide variety available for industrial as well as home use. As far as actual cutting goes, the term could be misleading because glass is scored, then broken. And that's how glass is made into usable sizes.
Glasscutters for industrial use usually have tungsten carbide wheels that make for smooth functioning and longevity. Glass drills are available for any thickness of glass. High speed drilling, accuracy and consistent performance are a given with most drills today. They also come with different shanks to give a user complete flexibility. The metal-bonded glass drills ensure accurate sizes when it comes to drilling holes. A range of ring and cup glass polishing wheels is also available. These find use in edging and beveling machines that are used for flat edging, beveling, shape edging and straight-line edging. The stained glass industry too has a pick of glass cutting tools. From cutting single and double strength glass to removing the rough edges and grinding the glass to perfection, today's glasscutters fulfill every cutting need in this industry.
For the home segment, glasscutters come in a range to choose from. From simple scoring and cutting to grinders to band saws. There are just a few dos and don'ts when it comes to home use. A must is eye protection when grinding glass. Make sure the bit is secured to the flat side of the motor shaft. The shaft should be lubricated with a petroleum-based lubricant so there is no seizing. The bits should be stored in their original packing so the diamond head stays protected.
Metal Cutting Tools provides detailed information on Cutting Tools, Metal Cutting Tools, Cutting Tool Inserts, Glass Cutting Tools and more. Metal Cutting Tools is affiliated with Gas Chain Saws.
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