This MK303 features a Segmented Continuous Rim for ultra-fast, ultra-clean cuts. Perfect for commercial and industrial applications. Professional grade diamond blades for lapidary materials. The MK-303 produces smoother cuts and is used for cutting rare and valuable materials when waste must be held to a minimum and speed of cut is essential. The Professional series diamond blades last longer and will cut faster than ordinary notched-rim or plated diamond blades. Special arbors available upon request. Stock arbors can be bushed to smaller sizes. Please specify at time of order. Designed for use with a water soluble coolant. Blades 16" and larger have segmented rims. The blades should not be used dry under any circumstances. These blades are specially designed for cutting gemstone and lapidary materials (i.e. agate, quartz, petrified wood, jasper, jade, etc) and will provide you with excellent service and long life.

Diameter:16"/406mm
Arbor Size:1"
Width:.085

Quick Points:
☉ Chip-free cuts on gemstones
☉ Thin kerf for minimal material loss
☉ Designed for the professional
☉ Segmented Rim for ultra-fast, ultra-clean cuts
☉ Perfect for commercial and industrial applications

Why do you need a Coolant?
☉ to cool both the blade and the material being cut
☉ to flush out abrasive particles formed while cutting
☉ to provide lubrication to keep the cutting edge clean

Recommended Cutting Oils for Barranca Slab Saws:
☉ Shell Diala Ax
☉ Chevron Texaco Bright-Cut
☉ Hyvolt II
☉ Chevron Superla #5
☉ AVATEC 80
☉ Texaco ALMAG
☉ Roc Cut
☉ Roc-Oil

Under NO circumstances should any of the following fluids be used in our lapidary saws:
☉ Automotive Antifreeze Coolant
☉ Automatic Transmission Fluid
☉ Water
☉ CNC Machining Fluids
☉ Diesel, Heating Oil and Kerosene