Frequently Asked Questions
1. What thickness of concrete can Diamond saw?
Depending on the process, Diamond can saw various thicknesses, for example:
- Wall saws will typically cut concrete or masonry up to a thickness of 24 inches. In the event that the wall to be cut can be accessed from both sides, a total thickness of 48 inches can be sawed.
- Slab saws will typically cut up to 24 inches deep through concrete, asphalt, or brick paving. When thickness exceeds these depths Diamond is equipped to create openings with wire saws.
- With a wire saw depth is or thickness is unlimited. Wire saws are capable of cutting through press bases, concrete foundations, reactor vessels, stainless steel, and more.
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2. What size holes can Diamond core?
Diamond is capable of creating holes from ½ inch to 54 inches in diameter. In addition Diamond is equipped with circular wire saws which are capable of creating perfect round openings in excess of 10 feet in diameter.
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3. How deep can Diamond core a hole?
Deep drilling is classified as any hole which exceeds the depth of a standard 16 inch long core bit tube. Diamond is equipped with a large supply of long tube core bits and continental tubes, as well as a host of drill motors and mast configurations to accommodate depths in excess of 60 feet.
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4. How long has Diamond been in business?
Diamond was founded in 1974 to serve a need in the surrounding community. Since that time Diamond has successfully completed work in over 25 states and continues to satisfy the needs of knowledgeable customers who demand immediate solutions, within budget, and on-time.
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5. What regions of the country does Diamond serve?
Diamond has served customers as far west as the Dakotas, south to the Gulf Coast, and east to the Atlantic states. Wherever there is a need, Diamond is ready to send crews which spend time at a site—sometimes months at a time—until the project is completed.
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6. What is the largest contract Diamond has ever been awarded?
Diamond has completed contract work for power generating companies in excess of $300,000 and road contractors in excess of 1 million dollars.
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7. What is Diamond’s Experience Modification Rate?
Diamond maintains an exceptional Experience Modification Rate (EMR)—below 1.00. The safety of employees and those working nearby is the first consideration. Where safety is concerned, Diamond will not take shortcuts for the sake of productivity or profit.