Comparison of Marble Gang Saw and Wire Saw

In the processing of marble, various cutting equipment is used, among which the gang saw (also known as the frame saw) and wire saw are the most common. These two types of equipment each have their characteristics and applicable scenarios.

Gang Saw (Frame Saw)

Features

• Applicability: Particularly suitable for large rough stones and mass production of slabs.

• Efficiency: High production efficiency.

• Precision: The slabs produced have good flatness and small thickness tolerance.

Classification

• By manufacturing principle: Static pressure gang saw and interlocking gang saw.

• By the number of saw blades: Small gang saw (number of blades ≤10), Medium gang saw (10 ≤ number of blades ≤40), Large gang saw (number of blades ＞40).

• By the operating mode of the saw frame: Gang saw with a fixed reciprocating horizontal linear motion; Gang saw with a reciprocating horizontal linear motion and descending motion.

• By the operating mode of the rough stone trolley: Gang saw with a fixed rough stone trolley; Gang saw with a vertically lifting rough stone trolley.

Wire Saw

Features

• Processing Range: Can process a more diverse range of products, especially shaped processing, such as S-shaped cutting.

• Flexibility: Suitable for processing irregular shapes with minimal material loss.

• Applicable Materials: Particularly suitable for higher-priced materials to save costs effectively.

Processing Advantages

• Shaped Processing: Has a clear advantage in processing irregular shapes.

• Material Loss: Minimal material loss, high economic benefit.

Comparison

• Gang Saw: Suitable for mass production of slabs with high efficiency, but the shape requirements are more fixed.

• Wire Saw: Suitable for shaped processing with high flexibility and can reduce material loss.

Conclusion

Gang saws and wire saws each have their advantages. The choice depends on specific processing needs, material characteristics, and cost considerations. For mass production of slabs, the gang saw is more appropriate; while for shaped or irregular shape processing, the wire saw is the better choice.