The diamond stone cutting disc is the tool that every jeweler should have in his or her shop. Diamond cutting discs hold as much if not more valuable than any other cutting tool in your inventory. If you want to buy a diamond cutting disc, consider one of these discs: the Vysis Disc, the Radial Design Disc, or the topics disc. Each of these discs has characteristics that will make them ideal for cutting diamonds, and every one of these diamonds could do a beautiful job.
The Vysis Diamond Cutting Disc
This disc is made of solid quartz that is compressed inside a metal alloy housing. It has an inner chamber that has tiny holes through which the light can pass. Because it contains tiny holes, the Vysis diamond disc cuts diamonds in an exact manner. Because it is so accurate, it can also be used for wood cutting and other gemstone jewelry projects.
The Radial Design Cutting Disc
The Radial Design is a popular gemstone cutter because it has five small prongs instead of the typical three to aid in its cutting process. It is the perfect disc for cutting many other gemstones, including amethyst, citrine, aquamarine, and sapphire. The inner disc is made of quartz, and the outer is made of metal. It is sometimes difficult to tell the difference between this disc and the Vysis, but it is the most common diamond cutter in use today.
The Toric Disc
These discs are made by Spodex using two different technologies to cut the gems. The first is a technique called cross-cut glass cutting that gives the gemstone an excellent geometric shape. This is often the method that is used to create small cabochons. The second technique is called the slip glass cutting process. It is a technique that produces larger cuts on a smaller disc. Both of these discs are popular with jewelry designers and are excellent for cutting many other gemstones.
The Cone Stone Disc:
This is a new stone cutting disc that uses a metal band to push the stone into place. Unlike the Spodex, the Cone is much smaller and is designed mainly for cutting harder stones such as jade. The discs are becoming more popular now for many reasons. For instance, they have a lower chance of damaging the stone, and because the stone is pushed into place, it cuts the stone more precisely.
