{"id":20562,"date":"2026-04-21T06:32:04","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T03:32:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/setmakina.com\/?p=20562"},"modified":"2026-04-21T06:50:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T03:50:51","slug":"diamond-wire-saw-marble-granite-quarry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/setmakina.com\/en\/technical-insights\/diamond-wire-saw-marble-granite-quarry\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose a Diamond Wire Saw for Marble vs. Granite Quarries"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- ============================================================\n     SET MAKINA \u2014 Blog Post: How to Choose a Diamond Wire Saw\n     for Marble vs. Granite Quarries\n     \n     BRAND SYSTEM (reuse across all posts):\n     - Primary blue:   #468dcb  \u2192 headings, links, highlights\n     - Dark blue:      #1a3a5c  \u2192 header accents, dividers\n     - Orange CTA:     #FF6600  \u2192 buttons, calls to action\n     - Body text:      #2d2d2d\n     - Muted text:     #666666\n     - Border\/divider: #e4e8ed\n     - Light bg:       #f4f8fc  (blue-tinted, on-brand)\n     - Font:           Open Sans (Google Fonts)\n     \n     HOW TO USE IN WORDPRESS:\n     Block editor \u2192 Add Block (+) \u2192 Custom HTML \u2192 Paste everything below\n     ============================================================ -->\n\n<link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\">\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Open+Sans:wght@400;600;700&#038;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n\n<style>\n  \/* \u2500\u2500 All styles scoped to .sm-post to avoid theme conflicts \u2500\u2500 *\/\n\n  .sm-post *,\n  .sm-post *::before,\n  .sm-post *::after {\n    box-sizing: border-box;\n  }\n\n  .sm-post {\n    font-family: 'Open Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;\n    font-size: 16px;\n    line-height: 1.8;\n    color: #2d2d2d;\n    max-width: 860px;\n    margin: 0 auto;\n    padding: 0;\n  }\n\n  \/* \u2500\u2500 Lead paragraph \u2500\u2500 *\/\n  .sm-post .sm-lead {\n    font-size: 17px;\n    line-height: 1.8;\n    color: #2d2d2d;\n    background: #f4f8fc;\n    border-left: 4px solid #468dcb;\n    padding: 20px 24px;\n    margin: 0 0 44px;\n    border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;\n  }\n\n  \/* \u2500\u2500 Section headings \u2500\u2500 *\/\n  .sm-post h2 {\n    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;\n    font-size: 22px;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    color: #1a3a5c;\n    margin: 56px 0 18px;\n    padding-bottom: 12px;\n    border-bottom: 2px solid #e4e8ed;\n    letter-spacing: -0.2px;\n  }\n  .sm-post h2 .sm-num {\n    display: inline-flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    justify-content: center;\n    width: 28px;\n    height: 28px;\n    background: #468dcb;\n    color: #fff;\n    font-size: 12px;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    border-radius: 50%;\n    margin-right: 10px;\n    vertical-align: middle;\n    position: relative;\n    top: -2px;\n    flex-shrink: 0;\n  }\n  .sm-post h3 {\n    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;\n    font-size: 17px;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    color: #1a3a5c;\n    margin: 28px 0 10px;\n  }\n\n  \/* \u2500\u2500 Body text & links \u2500\u2500 *\/\n  .sm-post p {\n    margin: 0 0 18px;\n    color: #2d2d2d;\n  }\n  .sm-post strong {\n    font-weight: 700;\n    color: #1a1a1a;\n  }\n  .sm-post a {\n    color: #468dcb;\n    text-decoration: none;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(70,141,203,0.25);\n    transition: color 0.15s, border-color 0.15s;\n  }\n  .sm-post a:hover {\n    color: #2a6aab;\n    border-bottom-color: #468dcb;\n  }\n  .sm-post ul,\n  .sm-post ol {\n    margin: 0 0 18px 20px;\n    padding: 0;\n  }\n  .sm-post li {\n    margin-bottom: 6px;\n    color: #2d2d2d;\n  }\n\n  \/* \u2500\u2500 Info \/ callout box \u2500\u2500 *\/\n  .sm-post .sm-callout {\n    background: #f4f8fc;\n    border-left: 4px solid #468dcb;\n    padding: 16px 20px;\n    margin: 24px 0;\n    border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;\n  }\n  .sm-post .sm-callout p {\n    margin: 0;\n    font-size: 15px;\n    color: #2d2d2d;\n  }\n  .sm-post .sm-callout-warn {\n    background: #fff8f4;\n    border-left-color: #FF6600;\n  }\n\n  \/* \u2500\u2500 Rock type comparison cards \u2500\u2500 *\/\n  .sm-post .sm-rock-grid {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\n    gap: 20px;\n    margin: 28px 0;\n  }\n  .sm-post .sm-rock-card {\n    border: 1px solid #e4e8ed;\n    border-radius: 6px;\n    padding: 22px 20px;\n    background: #fff;\n  }\n  .sm-post .sm-rock-card.marble {\n    border-top: 3px solid #468dcb;\n  }\n  .sm-post .sm-rock-card.granite {\n    border-top: 3px solid #1a3a5c;\n  }\n  .sm-post .sm-rock-card .sm-rock-label {\n    font-size: 11px;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    letter-spacing: 1.4px;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    margin-bottom: 6px;\n  }\n  .sm-rock-card.marble .sm-rock-label { color: #468dcb; 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}\n    .sm-post .sm-rock-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .sm-post .sm-product-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .sm-post .sm-related ul { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .sm-post .sm-cta { padding: 32px 24px; }\n    .sm-post .sm-cta h3 { font-size: 18px; }\n    .sm-post .sm-factor { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }\n    .sm-post .sm-factor-num { width: 36px; height: 36px; }\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n<article class=\"sm-post\">\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n       INTRO\n  \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n\n  <p class=\"sm-lead\">\n    Choosing the wrong diamond wire saw is one of the most expensive mistakes a quarry manager can make. The machine that delivers clean, precise cuts at 30 m\/s in a marble deposit may struggle, overheat, or burn through consumables prematurely on a granite face \u2014 and vice versa. In this guide, we break down exactly what changes between the two applications, and what those differences mean when you evaluate equipment for your operation.\n  <\/p>\n\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n       SECTION 01 \u2014 Why rock type drives spec\n  \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n\n  <h2><span class=\"sm-num\">01<\/span>Why rock type drives machine specification<\/h2>\n\n  <p>\n    Diamond wire saws have become the dominant cutting technology in natural stone extraction, replacing older methods like drill-and-blast or disc cutting for primary block separation. However, the category &#8220;diamond wire saw&#8221; covers a wide range of machines, each engineered around specific assumptions about rock hardness, abrasiveness, cutting depth, and power demand. To understand why those assumptions differ, it helps to start with the rock itself. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/science\/Mohs-hardness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mohs hardness scale<\/a> \u2014 the standard reference for mineral hardness in quarrying \u2014 reveals a significant gap between the two most common natural stone types.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"sm-rock-grid\">\n    <div class=\"sm-rock-card marble\">\n      <div class=\"sm-rock-label\">Marble<\/div>\n      <h4>Metamorphic \u2014 Softer rock<\/h4>\n      <ul>\n        <li><span>Mohs hardness<\/span><span class=\"val\">3 \u2013 4<\/span><\/li>\n        <li><span>Abrasiveness<\/span><span class=\"val\">Moderate<\/span><\/li>\n        <li><span>Max wire speed<\/span><span class=\"val\">Up to 40 m\/s<\/span><\/li>\n        <li><span>Primary challenge<\/span><span class=\"val\">Surface finish &amp; speed<\/span><\/li>\n        <li><span>Recommended machine<\/span><span class=\"val\">TIGERFILL<\/span><\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"sm-rock-card granite\">\n      <div class=\"sm-rock-label\">Granite<\/div>\n      <h4>Igneous \u2014 Hard rock<\/h4>\n      <ul>\n        <li><span>Mohs hardness<\/span><span class=\"val\">6 \u2013 7<\/span><\/li>\n        <li><span>Abrasiveness<\/span><span class=\"val\">High (quartz crystals)<\/span><\/li>\n        <li><span>Max wire speed<\/span><span class=\"val\">40 m\/s (lower feed)<\/span><\/li>\n        <li><span>Primary challenge<\/span><span class=\"val\">Heat, wear &amp; tension<\/span><\/li>\n        <li><span>Recommended machine<\/span><span class=\"val\">TIGER GRANFILL<\/span><\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <p>\n    In practical terms, the diamond wire composition, motor power requirements, pulley design, and tension management systems all require different tuning for each rock type. As a result, a machine optimised for marble is not simply &#8220;slower&#8221; on granite \u2014 it is mechanically mismatched, leading to accelerated wire wear, unstable cuts, and elevated maintenance costs.\n  <\/p>\n\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n       SECTION 02 \u2014 5 Technical factors\n  \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n\n  <h2><span class=\"sm-num\">02<\/span>5 technical factors that differ between marble and granite wire saws<\/h2>\n\n  <div class=\"sm-factors\">\n\n    <!-- Factor 1 -->\n    <div class=\"sm-factor\">\n      <div class=\"sm-factor-num\">1<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-factor-body\">\n        <h3>Motor power and torque delivery<\/h3>\n        <p>\n          Marble cutting is comparatively forgiving. For example, a 50 HP machine is sufficient for most marble quarry bench cuts, with higher horsepower models reserved for deeper or double-face cuts.\n        <\/p>\n        <p>\n          Granite, by contrast, demands sustained torque \u2014 not just peak power. A machine running a granite face must maintain cutting efficiency over longer continuous cycles without thermal overload. This is why manufacturers build high-end granite wire saws around <strong>6-pole electric motors<\/strong> with strong starting torque. The 6-pole configuration provides greater mechanical advantage at lower RPM, translating directly into consistent cutting pressure against a resistant rock face.\n        <\/p>\n        <p>\n          Both the <a href=\"https:\/\/setmakina.com\/en\/products\/tigerfill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TIGERFILL<\/a> (marble) and <a href=\"https:\/\/setmakina.com\/en\/products\/granfill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TIGER GRANFILL<\/a> (granite) are available in 50, 60, 75, and 100 HP configurations with 6-pole motors \u2014 but their drive systems and tension electronics are tuned differently for each application.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Factor 2 -->\n    <div class=\"sm-factor\">\n      <div class=\"sm-factor-num\">2<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-factor-body\">\n        <h3>Wire speed and feed rate<\/h3>\n        <p>\n          In marble, faster wire speed generally means better productivity. Wire speeds up to 40 m\/s are standard, and a well-tuned machine running clean marble can achieve high daily cut volumes with minimal consumable wear.\n        <\/p>\n        <p>\n          In granite, however, running the wire too fast without sufficient water cooling causes rapid overheating and premature diamond loss. Consequently, operators need to keep feed rates lower and more precisely controlled. A key indicator of machine quality is how it manages tension electronically. On engineering-grade machines like the TIGERFILL and TIGER GRANFILL, an onboard <strong>electronic tension control card<\/strong> holds wire tension constant throughout the cut and triggers an automatic stop if the wire breaks or a fault is detected \u2014 critical in granite, where sudden load changes during cutting are more common.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Factor 3 -->\n    <div class=\"sm-factor\">\n      <div class=\"sm-factor-num\">3<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-factor-body\">\n        <h3>Pulley diameter and frame stability<\/h3>\n        <p>\n          The drive pulley must be sized appropriately for both wire speed and the bead spacing of the wire used. An <strong>800 mm pulley diameter<\/strong> \u2014 as used on the TIGERFILL and TIGER GRANFILL \u2014 is the accepted benchmark for full-size quarry production machines.\n        <\/p>\n        <p>\n          Frame stability matters equally. In granite, the combination of higher cutting resistance and longer cut cycles puts significant vibration and lateral stress on the machine base. A heavy cast-iron machine body and a <strong>1,280 mm rail gauge<\/strong> keep the machine tracking true over a full working day. In contrast, machines with lighter frames or narrower rail gauges drift over time, producing cuts that are out of square and reducing block value.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Factor 4 -->\n    <div class=\"sm-factor\">\n      <div class=\"sm-factor-num\">4<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-factor-body\">\n        <h3>Positioning and axis movement<\/h3>\n        <p>\n          Quarry faces are never perfectly flat. A wire saw must reposition quickly and precisely to follow natural face geometry and to set up sequential cuts. The key movements to evaluate on any production-grade machine are:\n        <\/p>\n        <ul>\n          <li><strong>Lateral travel (X-axis):<\/strong> \u00b1250 mm via 0.75 HP auxiliary motor \u2014 allows repositioning between cuts without re-anchoring the machine<\/li>\n          <li><strong>Vertical positioning:<\/strong> 1 HP servo motor for fast, precise wire head location before each cut<\/li>\n          <li><strong>Head rotation:<\/strong> 360\u00b0 via 1.5 HP motor \u2014 essential for both bench cuts (horizontal) and profile cuts (vertical or angled)<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <p>\n          Ideally, all movements run from a <strong>remote PLC panel<\/strong>, so operators stay at a safe distance from the cutting zone at all times.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Factor 5 -->\n    <div class=\"sm-factor\">\n      <div class=\"sm-factor-num\">5<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-factor-body\">\n        <h3>Diamond wire bead specification<\/h3>\n        <p>\n          The wire itself is a consumable, but choosing the right bead type for the rock has a significant impact on cost per meter cut.\n        <\/p>\n        <div class=\"sm-callout\">\n          <p><strong>Marble wire:<\/strong> Sintered diamond beads, medium grit, tighter bead spacing \u2014 maximises cut speed in softer rock without generating excessive heat.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"sm-callout sm-callout-warn\">\n          <p><strong>Granite wire:<\/strong> Harder bond matrix, coarser diamond grit, wider bead spacing \u2014 penetrates resistant crystals, allows greater water flow for cooling and slurry evacuation from the cutting channel.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <p>\n          Using marble-specification wire on granite \u2014 or vice versa \u2014 can increase wire consumption per meter by <strong>30 to 50%<\/strong> and significantly slow cutting speed. For this reason, Set Makina supplies <a href=\"https:\/\/setmakina.com\/en\/products\/diamond-wire-materials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">diamond wire and beading components<\/a> matched to specific rock types, which is especially important for operations running both cut types on the same site.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div><!-- \/sm-factors -->\n\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n       SECTION 03 \u2014 Comparison table\n  \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n\n  <h2><span class=\"sm-num\">03<\/span>Marble vs. granite wire saw: quick-reference comparison<\/h2>\n\n  <div class=\"sm-table-wrap\">\n    <table>\n      <thead>\n        <tr>\n          <th>Specification<\/th>\n          <th>Marble \u2014 TIGERFILL<\/th>\n          <th>Granite \u2014 TIGER GRANFILL<\/th>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/thead>\n      <tbody>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Rock hardness (Mohs)<\/td>\n          <td>3 \u2013 4<\/td>\n          <td>6 \u2013 7<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Motor power range<\/td>\n          <td>50 \/ 60 \/ 75 \/ 100 HP<\/td>\n          <td>50 \/ 60 \/ 75 \/ 100 HP<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Motor type<\/td>\n          <td>6-pole electric<\/td>\n          <td>6-pole electric<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Max wire speed<\/td>\n          <td>40 m\/s<\/td>\n          <td>40 m\/s (lower feed rate)<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Tension control<\/td>\n          <td>Electronic, auto-stop<\/td>\n          <td>Electronic, auto-stop<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Pulley diameter<\/td>\n          <td>800 mm<\/td>\n          <td>800 mm<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Rail gauge<\/td>\n          <td>1,280 mm<\/td>\n          <td>1,280 mm<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Head rotation<\/td>\n          <td>360\u00b0<\/td>\n          <td>360\u00b0<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Rail length<\/td>\n          <td>3 + 3 m<\/td>\n          <td>3 + 3 m<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Diamond bead type<\/td>\n          <td>Medium grit, sintered<\/td>\n          <td>Coarse grit, hard bond<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Primary challenge<\/td>\n          <td>Surface finish, cut speed<\/td>\n          <td>Heat management, wear control<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td>ROI driver<\/td>\n          <td><span class=\"sm-badge sm-badge-green\">Lower wire consumption<\/span><\/td>\n          <td><span class=\"sm-badge sm-badge-green\">Precise block geometry<\/span><\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n       SECTION 04 \u2014 Smaller operations\n  \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n\n  <h2><span class=\"sm-num\">04<\/span>What about smaller or mixed-use operations?<\/h2>\n\n  <p>\n    Not every quarry runs a full-scale production face. For these situations, two additional machines in the Set Makina range address smaller or more varied cutting requirements:\n  <\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"sm-product-grid\">\n\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/setmakina.com\/en\/products\/tigerfill\/\" class=\"sm-product-card\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n      <div class=\"sm-ptag\">Full production \u00b7 Marble<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-pname\">TIGERFILL<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-php\">50 \/ 60 \/ 75 \/ 100 HP<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-pdesc\">Production-grade diamond wire saw for marble quarry bench and profile cuts. PLC remote control, 800 mm pulley, 1,280 mm rail gauge, electronic tension control.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-parrow\">View product \u2192<\/div>\n    <\/a>\n\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/setmakina.com\/en\/products\/granfill\/\" class=\"sm-product-card\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n      <div class=\"sm-ptag\">Full production \u00b7 Granite<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-pname\">TIGER GRANFILL<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-php\">50 \/ 60 \/ 75 \/ 100 HP<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-pdesc\">Engineered specifically for granite block extraction. Same proven platform as TIGERFILL with granite-optimised drive system, tension electronics, and bead specification.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-parrow\">View product \u2192<\/div>\n    <\/a>\n\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/setmakina.com\/en\/products\/tiger-minifill\/\" class=\"sm-product-card\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n      <div class=\"sm-ptag\">Compact \u00b7 Marble &amp; Granite<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-pname\">TIGER MINIFILL<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-php\">25 \/ 30 \/ 40 HP<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-pdesc\">Lower-power wire saw for secondary cuts, smaller quarry benches, or scaling operations. Available in both marble and granite configurations.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-parrow\">View product \u2192<\/div>\n    <\/a>\n\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/setmakina.com\/en\/products\/tiger-microfill\/\" class=\"sm-product-card\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n      <div class=\"sm-ptag\">Compact \u00b7 Processing &amp; Trimming<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-pname\">TIGER MICROFILL<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-php\">15 HP<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-pdesc\">Lightest machine in the range. Designed for squaring and trimming operations on blocks after primary extraction. Ideal for processing yards and workshops.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-parrow\">View product \u2192<\/div>\n    <\/a>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"sm-callout\">\n    <p>For operations running both marble and granite cuts, Set Makina&#8217;s engineering team recommends equipping each cutting face with a rock-specific machine. In practice, the productivity gain from correctly matched equipment \u2014 particularly in wire consumption and cut quality \u2014 <strong>typically justifies the investment within 12 to 18 months.<\/strong><\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n       SECTION 05 \u2014 4 questions before buying\n  \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n\n  <h2><span class=\"sm-num\">05<\/span>4 questions to ask before buying a diamond wire saw<\/h2>\n\n  <ol class=\"sm-checklist\">\n    <li>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"sm-q-title\">What is the rock hardness and abrasiveness of your deposit?<\/div>\n        <p class=\"sm-q-text\">Have a Cerchar abrasivity test or equivalent done before you proceed. The result directly determines the bead specification and the power class of machine you need. Moreover, this single data point prevents the most costly purchasing errors.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/li>\n    <li>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"sm-q-title\">What are your typical cut dimensions?<\/div>\n        <p class=\"sm-q-text\">Deep bench cuts over 6 metres and long horizontal cuts place greater demands on machine stability and tension regulation. Specify your maximum intended cut depth when requesting a quote from any manufacturer.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/li>\n    <li>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"sm-q-title\">What is your power supply infrastructure?<\/div>\n        <p class=\"sm-q-text\">Wire saws from 50 HP upward require stable 3-phase industrial power. Therefore, if your quarry site has variable voltage or generator-based supply, discuss this with the manufacturer before purchasing \u2014 it directly affects motor sizing and protection electronics.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/li>\n    <li>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"sm-q-title\">What is your spare parts and service access?<\/div>\n        <p class=\"sm-q-text\">In quarry operations, unplanned downtime is measured in lost revenue, not just repair cost. As a result, Set Makina ships critical spare parts within 24 hours from its Ankara facility and provides service support across 40+ countries \u2014 a key factor in long-term total cost of ownership.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/li>\n  <\/ol>\n\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n       CTA\n  \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n\n  <div class=\"sm-cta\">\n    <h3>Ready to spec the right machine for your quarry?<\/h3>\n    <p>Set Makina&#8217;s technical team can review your site parameters \u2014 rock type, cut geometry, power supply, and production targets \u2014 and recommend the right configuration.<\/p>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/setmakina.com\/en\/contact\/#action\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Request a technical consultation<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n       FOOTER META\n  \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n\n  <div class=\"sm-footer-meta\">\n    <span>Published by <span class=\"sm-author\">Set Makina Engineering Team<\/span><\/span>\n    <span style=\"color:#ddd;\"> | <\/span>\n    <span class=\"sm-cert\">\n      <svg width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"#1a3a5c\"><path d=\"M12 1L3 5v6c0 5.55 3.84 10.74 9 12 5.16-1.26 9-6.45 9-12V5l-9-4z\"\/><\/svg>\n      ISO 9001\n    <\/span>\n    <span class=\"sm-cert\">CE Marked<\/span>\n    <span class=\"sm-cert\">ATEX Certified<\/span>\n    <span class=\"sm-cert\">Since 1991<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n       RELATED LINKS\n  \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n\n  <div class=\"sm-related\">\n    <div class=\"sm-related-title\">Related products &amp; pages<\/div>\n    <ul>\n      <li><a href=\"https:\/\/setmakina.com\/en\/products\/tigerfill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TIGERFILL \u2014 Wire Saw for Marble<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"https:\/\/setmakina.com\/en\/products\/granfill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TIGER GRANFILL \u2014 Wire Saw for Granite<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"https:\/\/setmakina.com\/en\/products\/tiger-minifill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TIGER MINIFILL \u2014 Compact 25\u201340 HP<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"https:\/\/setmakina.com\/en\/marble-quarry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marble Quarry Solutions<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"https:\/\/setmakina.com\/en\/products\/diamond-wire-materials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Diamond Wire &amp; Beading Materials<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"https:\/\/setmakina.com\/en\/granite-quarry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Granite Quarry Solutions<\/a><\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <p class=\"sm-disclaimer\">\n    Set Makina has designed and manufactured CE and ISO-certified quarry machinery from its Ankara facility since 1991, serving operations in over 40 countries across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. All technical specifications referenced in this article are drawn from Set Makina&#8217;s own product data and field-validated performance records.\n  <\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing the wrong diamond wire saw is one of the most expensive mistakes a quarry manager can make. The machine that delivers clean, precise cuts at 30 m\/s in a marble deposit may struggle, overheat, or burn through consumables prematurely on a granite face \u2014 and vice versa. 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