Case Study

Cutting a 16-Ton Industrial Steel Gear with Diaquip DQ7 Diamond Wire

Client

Drillcut

Project

Large Industrial Steel Gear Cutting

Industry

Construction & Civil Engineering

Overview

Drillcut was commissioned to modify a large industrial steel gear measuring 1,800 mm in diameter and weighing approximately 16 tonnes.

The scope of work involved removing approximately 5 tons from the gear before it was lifted and returned to the customer.

Drillcut selected Diaquip DQ7 Diamond Wire for the project, recognising its proven reliability and durability for demanding steel cutting applications.

The Requirement

The project required a controlled cut through a large steel component while maintaining consistent cutting performance throughout the application. Reliability and wire life were key considerations to minimise downtime and complete the work efficiently.

The Solution

Using Diaquip DQ7 Diamond Wire, Drillcut completed the cut over approximately two days. The wire delivered consistent performance throughout the application and remained in excellent condition after the project, demonstrating minimal wear despite the demanding nature of the cut.

The Result

• Customer: Drillcut
• Application: Industrial steel gear modification
• Material: Steel
• Component size: 1,800 mm diameter
• Component weight: 16 tonnes
• Material removed: Approximately 5 tonnes
• Cutting time: Approximately two days
• Diamond wire: Diaquip DQ7

“The gear was 1,800 mm in diameter and weighed 16 tonnes. We removed approximately 5 tons before lifting it and returning it to the customer. The cut took around two days and the wire was still in very good condition afterwards. Overall, we were very happy with the result.”

Drillcut

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