Blade will not cut
Confirm the bond matches the material. A bond that is too hard may glaze; dress only as permitted by the blade manufacturer and verify saw power and rotation.
Titan contractor field reference
Run the right tool at the right speed.
Use this reference to narrow the application. The saw manual, blade label, ANSI requirements, and jobsite safety plan always control.
Critical speed warning
Never operate a blade above the lower of the blade's marked maximum RPM or the saw manufacturer's limit. Overspeed, damaged components, incorrect mounting, or missing guards can cause blade failure and severe injury.
Cutting depth and speed
Blade diameter reference
Depths are approximate and vary with flange diameter, saw geometry, blade diameter, and machine setup. A dash means this condensed reference does not specify that application.
| Blade size | Typical high-speed / flat-saw depth | Typical tile depth | Recommended RPM | Maximum RPM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4" | 1" | 3/4" | 9,075 | 15,000 |
| 4-1/2" | 1-1/4" | 1" | 8,065 | 13,300 |
| 5" | 1-1/2" | 1-1/4" | 7,255 | 12,000 |
| 6" | - | 1-3/4" | 6,045 | 10,185 |
| 7" | 2-1/2" | 2-1/4" | 5,185 | 8,730 |
| 8" | 3" | 2-3/4" | 4,535 | 7,640 |
| 9" | - | 3-1/4" | 4,030 | 6,790 |
| 10" | 3-3/4" | 3-3/4" | 3,630 | 6,115 |
| 12" | 3-5/8" flat saw | - | 3,025 | 5,095 |
| 14" | 4-5/8" flat / 5" masonry | - | 2,595 | 4,365 |
| 16" | 5-5/8" flat / 6" masonry | - | 2,270 | 3,820 |
| 18" | 6-5/8" flat / 7" masonry | - | 2,015 | 3,395 |
| 20" | 7-5/8" flat / 8" masonry | - | 1,815 | 3,055 |
| 24" | 9-5/8" flat | - | 1,510 | 2,550 |
| 30" | 11-3/4" flat | - | 1,120 | 2,040 |
| 36" | 14-3/4" flat | - | 1,010 | 1,700 |
| 42" | 17-3/4" flat | - | 865 | 1,455 |
| 48" | 19-3/4" flat | - | 755 | 1,275 |
Fast diagnosis
Troubleshooting by symptom
Short blade life
Check for an overly soft bond, abrasive material, insufficient water, side pressure, worn bearings, and a misaligned saw.
Segment loss
Stop immediately. Inspect for overheating, impact, undercutting, loose flanges, improper mounting, and material pinching the blade.
Excessive vibration
Stop the saw. Inspect arbor fit, flange condition, blade flatness, bearings, directional mounting, and maximum rated RPM.
Need an application match?
Bring the saw, material, aggregate, depth, wet/dry requirement, and daily footage target.
