How to Cut Asphalt or Concrete

How to Cut Asphalt or Concrete

There are many cutting tools that can help you cut concrete and asphalt. In fact, there is a disc to cut cement, another disc to cut concrete, An Asphalt Blade, etc. which you can use depending on the application. 

But what factors determine the choice of one machine or disk over another? Is it easy to make a concrete slab cut? In this note, we tell you more about the subject.

• How to cut Concrete or Asphalt Blade  

If you have the tools and the knowledge, it doesn't have to be a complicated job. Of course, whenever a cut is made, the respective measures must be taken and the safety equipment used. 

• Select the Tool

To cut concrete or asphalt you have to select the tool to be used. Once this is done, the special diamond cutting disc must be purchased for cutting concrete or asphalt to carry out the process, such as the Pro Segmented Disc, ideal for construction and masonry, as it cuts dry and wet concrete and bricks.

• Check the Work Area

Before cutting it will be necessary to check that the block is in good condition to avoid accidents. Similarly, the area in which the machine will be used must be marked. 

Place the diamond blade for the Clipper machine, previously reviewing the instructions for use. Do not exceed the speed of the disk

Makes the cut of the piece of concrete or asphalt

Once the block is marked, it proceeds to cut. Whoever performs the cut must have experience, a good hand, and strength to support the weight of the machine in operation.

Asphalt is best known as a road covering more technically asphalt concrete, but there are a few different forms the substance can appear in. It is a material of natural origin present in crude oil and in natural deposits, in particular around certain bodies of water and in the oil sands. This substance occurs in the liquid or semi-solid form in nature and is characterized by its high viscosity and sticky, black appearance. It consists almost exclusively of bitumen, a substance composed of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). The main types used in construction are laminate and putty.

Rolled asphalt is the variety that most people are probably familiar with, as it is about 80% of that used in the United States. It is composed of aggregates or solid materials such as sand, gravel or recycled concrete, with a bituminous binder. This type is used to make roads and other surfaces, such as parking lots, by being applied in layers and compacted. There are different types depending on the process used to bind the aggregate to the asphalt

How to cut Concrete and Asphalt
To cut concrete and asphalt you need to have the right tool and Asphalt Blade. Keep in mind that not all tools will safely and cleanly cut all materials.

The machinery must have a high-performance engine.

Warm Asphalt Concrete (WAM or WMA) reduces the temperature required for manufacturing by adding emulsions, waxes, or zeolites. This process benefits both the environment and workers, as it reduces fossil fuel consumption and smoke emissions. In cold-mix asphalt concrete, the asphalt is emulsified in soapy water before mixing it with the aggregate, eliminating the need for high temperatures. However, the resulting material is not as durable as HMAC or WAM, and is typically used for low traffic areas or to repair damaged HMAC.

Reduced asphalt concrete has been illegal in the United States since the 1970s, but many other countries around the world still use it. This type of concrete is the least environmentally friendly option, causing significantly more air pollution than other forms. It is made by dissolving the binder in kerosene before mixing it with the aggregate, which reduces the viscosity while the concrete is layered and compacted. The lighter kerosene evaporates later, leaving a hardened surface.