Methods and apparatus for making and using tools, for example concrete cutting blades. The tool includes a first layer and a second layer that are oppositely disposed. The first and second layers include working surfaces that support at least one working element when the working element is applied to a work piece. Additionally, an intermediate structure is included between the first and second layers. The intermediate structure can include a plurality of components extending in the area between the structural surfaces and the working surfaces.

A novel cutting method and apparatus includes a cutting blade adapted to consistently and easily form a desirable kerf in a concrete substrate while capturing substantially all resulting concrete dust.

The present disclosure pertains generally to cutting belts, in particular cutting belts having a cable. In certain aspects, this disclosure provides new cutting segments and cable arrangements for cutting belts. In some embodiments, the cutting belt has cable arrangements that resist rotation when under tension. Cutting belts having cable segments positioned radially outward of other cable segments, relative to the central opening of the cutting belt, around at least 60% of the length of the cutting belt, and cutting belts having cable segments with different twist directions are disclosed.

Tool cores may have removable sections, which may be removable without damaging, cutting or severing attachment configurations for the removable sections. The removable sections may be handled simultaneously. Moving parts used to facilitate removal of the removable sections may be secured in a pre-loaded configuration.

Tool cores may have removable sections, which may be removable without damaging, cutting or severing attachment configurations for the removable sections. The removable sections may be handled simultaneously. Moving parts used to facilitate removal of the removable sections may be secured in a pre-loaded configuration.

Method for producing a green body for a machining segment (51) from a powdered or granular first matrix material (56), first hard material particles (57) and second hard material particles (58), the machining segment being connected by an underside (61) to a basic body of a machining tool. The machining segment (51) has a projection of the second hard material particles (58) with respect to the first matrix material (56) on the side surfaces.

The present invention relates to a wire saw excavation apparatus that is installed on a plurality of entry holes drilled according to a cutting section of a target surface of rock to be excavated so that the target surface is excavated by using wire saws, and more particularly, to a wire saw excavation apparatus that mounts N pulleys on one entry arm to cut the rock in N directions all at once, thereby remarkably improving the work efficiency.

Method for producing a green body for a machining segment (51) from a powdered or granular first matrix material (56) and first hard material particles (57), the machining segment being connected by an underside (61) to a basic body of a machining tool. The machining segment (51) has a projection (Δ) of the first hard material particles (57) on an upper side (62) opposite from the underside (61).

A cutting segment (110) for mounting onto a saw blade to provide an abrasive operation by the saw blade, the cutting segment comprising a body (200) having a cutting surface (210) facing in a cutting direction (C), and side surfaces (220) facing laterally (L) with respect to the cutting direction (C), wherein a plurality of protrusions (230) extend laterally from the sides (220), and wherein the cutting segment (110, 410, 510) constituted by the body (200) and the protrusions (230) is formed by a homogenous mixture of metal powder and diamond granules.

A reciprocating saw blade includes an axially elongated blade body having a first end portion, a second end portion, a cutting edge extending from the first end portion to the second end portion, and an opposite back edge extending from the first end portion to the second end portion. An exposed first tang is coupled to the first end portion and is configured to removably mount the blade body in a blade holder of a powered reciprocating saw. An unexposed second tang is defined by a first score in the blade body between the first end portion and the second end portion. The first score is configured so that the second tang can be exposed by breaking off a first removable portion of the blade body at the first score. The second tang is configured to removably mount the blade body in a blade holder of a powered reciprocating saw when the second tang is exposed.