For stone set sizes using stone-cutting machines.Such equipment can handle durable materials and still maintain their integrity.If you are at home often do masonry work, ie treatment, then you are unlikely to do without such equipment.However, buying it is not necessary, because you can try to collect the machine from scrap materials, but if that is not enough, you can always buy more, you still get cheaper.
General
Stone-cutting equipment, despite its simplicity, is quite complicated, so prior to assembly should be familiar with the theory.For cutting stone using a diamond disc.The advantage of this is that unlike conventional it is more robust and durable.Generally, all the rough construction equipment gradually takes its place, displacing the classical instrument.Probably, for good reason.
So, stone-cutting machine can produce their own hands, but you must understand that this type of equipment should have a number of mandatory features.Firstly, the safety.Since we will be dealing with vysokokooborotistym equipment that the item should be given special attention.Secondly, the reliability and quality.The tool must work long and cut quality, remember this.
Key elements of the machine
unit consists of several operating units.They can be called classic.The fact that the same components used in any other equipment where there is a rotational movement.We have a shaft on which the blade is pushed.Besides for transmitting rotary motion needed pulley and belt.Therefore, the transfer belt is, maybe it is not the best solution, but clearly the most economical.If damage is easily repaired by replacing the belt or pulley.The shaft is connected to the motor through the transmission.
Basically, it's all working bodies of the stone-cutting machine.Of course, if your intention is to make it yourself, then you need to take care of a flat platform on which the processed material will be placed.
operating principle of the equipment
can say that the essence of the work is not much different from the machine for sawing wood.The key differences are the shape and material of the disc, the availability of the cooling system in the stonecutting equipment.But despite this, we must understand that much stronger than a stone, rather than any kind of wood, so familiarize yourself with the general guidelines for working with such equipment is necessary.
Diamond Saw - a piece of performance, it is able to saw a stone at 0.5 cm per second, which is pretty fast.The larger the strength and toughness of the material, the lower cutting speed and depth.It is also worth considering that hold the stone while working is not very convenient and safe.Therefore, using special sliding clips to the side of the cut.They eliminate vibration and rotation of the workpiece during its processing.Feeding should be carried out so slowly and smoothly to create minimal contact between the disc and the stone.
Making stone-cutting machine with his own hands: the first stage
Before proceeding directly to the assembly, we will need to acquire the necessary tools and materials.In principle, the first to determine the best engine.It can be removed from an old washing machine or buy a used / y.Usually the power of 180-250 watts is enough for working with stone.This motor can develop the order of 1 500 rpm.Here it is crucial to choose the right pulley.It is desirable to make it a two-step with the transmission ratio 1: 1.Also assume embodiment the gear ratio of 1: 0.35.In this case it will be convenient to operate with a bulk abrasive, in the case of 1: 1 - with a fixed.
Where to get this belt?It can be removed from the car "Zaporozhets", where he wedge-shaped and is ideal for our problem.Thread mount faceplate can be both right and left, that does not matter.The main thing is that during the work, it does not fly off the spindle.
continue works
necessary to find a suitable container for collecting the sludge.It can be any trough, which you will find in my shop.Then we make a table on which to place the workpiece, and the guides set pressure plates.The motor is placed under the table on a special panel.With belt drive connects it with the shaft on which is mounted a working body of the instrument.
Any desktop stone-cutting machine must be made accurately and efficiently.The hole in the saw table must be greater than its diameter at least 5 mm.That will be quite enough for its smooth operation.By the way, do not forget to connect the electric pump that will supply water to the workpiece.To do this, you can take the most ordinary electric (say, a car) and a suitable container.All of this is set correctly.It is necessary to check the reliability of the drive and secure the threaded connections, then you can begin to test run the equipment.
Stone-cutting machines Manta
If you desire something to make yourself not so much as we would like, then you can always buy ready-made equipment.But it is very important to choose the right products, on which depends the quality of the build, so, actually, and cost.Who would like to talk about the products of the Italian manufacturer, in particular about "Manta".
For example, MANTA 85/220 is the cheapest of all the proposed machine.The cost of such an installation is about 100 000 rubles.In return, you get a powerful and highly productive equipment.We are here talking about a 2.2 kW motor, which, of course, can not be compared with the motor of the washing machine.Maximum cutting length about 850 mm, and it can handle very dimensional workpiece.The maximum disk rotation speed - 2200 RPM, it is suitable for both artificial and natural minerals.The machine allows you to work with stone, thickness up to 180 mm, while the works are carried out at 90 and 45 degrees with respect to the table, which is very convenient.
Machine Company DIAM
Now consider something cheaper.Machine SK-600 / 2.2 from the company "Dia" is just really is.The price of cooking equipment is 45-50 thousand rubles, which is two times less than in the previous case.Instead, you get the machine with the engine power of 2.2 kW, which, as we have sorted out a lot.The maximum depth and the length of the cut are 115 and 600 mm, respectively.It is possible to perform the operation at the disk rotational speed to 2800 rpm.
can not say that SK-600 / 2.2 to cope with any challenge, but the processing of coating materials, tiles, etc.under his power.Key features of the model lies in its small dimensions, allowing it easily and quickly move from place to place.Furthermore, stone-cutting machine of this type is very easy to operate.
of consumers
In many cases, before buying any tool it makes sense to read the tips consumers and their reviews.The fact is that sometimes expensive equipment, though, and is a high-quality, has worthy counterparts from other, lesser-known companies with a lower value.In any case, consider this information before you buy a stone-cutting machines.Reviews by the way, can tell and how to upgrade the equipment, made by the hands.For example, many users say that is convenient to place the saw is not in the table, and above it, a special guide that certainly makes sense.
Conclusion It should be noted that the purchase special pumps for stone-cutting machines is not necessary.The fact that it is not so important to supply fluid under high pressure.Water needs a little, so it will be enough for even ordinary household compressor.
If you want to make a stone-cutting machine universal, then mount it on a stationary table with a wide area.This will expand the range of work performed on the equipment.A table with casters is also useful, it can be moved to any desired location, it does not take up much space in the workshop.In any case, the matter must be approached seriously.You can easily save about 70% of the funds, if you engage in manual assembly.If all the items are purchased, and in this case the machine is cheaper to 15-25%.
