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Diamond dust is formed, which is collected, saved and then employed as an abrasive.

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Can a laser cut a diamond?

yes


Can laser cut diamond?

Yes, diamond cutters use lasers to cut diamonds.


What is stronger than diamond?

The only thing stronger than diamond is laser, only laser and diamond can cut itself.


What 3 things can cut a diamond?

diamond dust laser other diamond


Is there a laser that can cut through diamond?

Yes


Can a laser cutter cut diamond?

Yes, a laser cutter can cut diamond because diamond is a carbon-based material, and carbon can be vaporized by a high-powered laser. However, the process can be challenging due to diamond's exceptional hardness, which can damage the laser cutter's lenses and mirrors. Specialized techniques and equipment are required for cutting diamonds with a laser cutter.


Can you break a diamond with a laser?

You can cut a diamond with a laser -- because of its value, you might not want to 'break' it.


Laser cutting achieving a good cut?

A 'good cut' is relative. Diamond cutters cut stones based on a plan for the stone. A diamond stone has individual colour and clarity properties that the diamond cutter wants to preserve. In so doing, the diamond cutter will plan a cut to maximize the carat weight of the stone. Whether the cut is achieved expertly using manual tools or a laser, may depend on the skill of the diamond cutter or the vagaries of the laser equipment. Either or both can produce a 'good cut'.


Can a diamond break another diamond?

Yes. In fact, this is how diamonds are cut to make them in to specific diamond shapes. They are sawed with a diamond-coated saw or a laser.


What can be used to cut metals and other gemstones due to its hardness?

Diamond is very hard, but hard materials also tend to be brittle. You can scratch a hammer with a diamond, which demonstrates that diamond is harder than steel. However, if you hit the diamond with the hammer in the right fashion, the diamond would likely break. Since diamonds are very hard to cut, special diamond bladed edges are used to cut them. Diamonds are prepared using several different cutting and forming methods. They can be broken along natural planes of weakness in the the crystalline structure using a hammer and steel chisel. A diamond or laser can be used to make a scratch on the diamond, which is then broken with a hammer and steel chisel - a concept not unlike cutting glass. Saw blades impregnated with diamond dust on the cutting edge and lasers can also be used to cut a diamond. Diamond powder is used to polish diamonds.


Why diamond is hard enough to cut glass?

Yes. Diamond cuts through everything. In fact, diamond is the hardest natural material on Earth. (Diamond or laser can cut diamond.) The question was 'why'... the answer is because it is the most compressed carbon based material.


How do you cut silicon carbide?

Silicon carbide can be cut using a diamond saw or a laser cutting machine. Diamond saws are typically used for thicker or larger pieces, while laser cutting is suitable for more precise or intricate cuts. It is important to use proper safety equipment and techniques when cutting silicon carbide due to its hardness and potential for generating fine particles.