National Drilling Services

Wire Sawing for a deep, clean cut

Deep Wire Sawing: At National Drilling Services we provide a range of different sawing services, including wire sawing.  Other sawing services include electric floor sawing, track or wall sawing, chain sawing and ring sawing, which you can read more about on our services webpages.  In this article we are focusing on wire sawing. Wire sawing is an ideal technique when you are looking for a deep, clean cut and is often used on larger structures.

Why is it called wire sawing and how does it work?

Wire sawing is so called because it is a method which uses a ‘wire’ or cable to do the sawing or cutting.  There is a multi stranded cable or wire, which has diamond beads fitted along it.  These cables or wires are fed through a number of pulleys.  To create a sawing action these diamond beaded cables are then pulled continuously across the surface requiring cutting. Such surfaces are most often masonry or concrete, so as you can imagine, the sawing creates dust and friction. To combat the dust and cool the surfaces from the friction, water is used.

Benefits of wire sawing

There are a number of benefits to using the wire sawing method;

  • It has an unlimited cutting depth
  • This method creates only low noise levels
  • It is fast and efficient
  • It is also flexible
  • Due to the type of power source and method of operation, there are no fumes
  • It is none percussive
  • The operator activates the wire sawing equipment via a remote control
  • It is ideal for use in complex situations
  • The cuts created by wire sawing leave the surfaces clean and smooth

As you can see from those points listed above there are many health and safety benefits to using wire sawing, which help to protect the operator and those working nearby.  To find out more about wire sawing and what complex situations might benefit from this cutting method take a look at our webpage.

Alternatively you can contact us by completing our enquiry form, emailing the team (info@national-drilling.co.uk) or telephoning one of our regional offices. If you wish to speak to one of our team at head office to discuss your wire sawing and any other drilling, cutting and demolition requirements give us a call on 0161 443 2822. Our office opening hours are Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 5.00pm.

Content retrieved from: https://www.nationaldrilling.co.uk/wire-sawing-for-a-deep-clean-cut/.

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