Troubleshooting Guide

Concrete Hardness and Bond Selection

Wrong bond selection is the fastest path to glazing, slow cutting, or overspending on tooling. This page outlines the likely causes, practical fixes, and a tooling path you can test on the next pass.

Problem Description

Wrong bond selection is the fastest path to glazing, slow cutting, or overspending on tooling.

Root Cause Analysis

  • Mohs hardness is guessed instead of tested.
  • Bond choice follows habit instead of slab behavior.
  • Crews skip trial passes on unusual aggregate.

Solution Plan

  • Run a Mohs pick test before opening the job.
  • Match bond inversely to slab hardness.
  • Keep notes from trial passes to standardize future bids.

Recommended Product Direction

Bond-matched segment kits for 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, and 7+ Mohs floors.

Get this tooling set →Open Bond Selector

FAQ

What is the fastest first check for concrete hardness and bond selection?

Start by confirming floor hardness, opening grit, and whether the current bond is exposing fresh diamonds at the right pace.

When should I change tooling instead of machine settings?

If the scratch pattern stays inconsistent after a slower test pass and tool dressing, the bond or grit choice should change before production continues.

How do I get a recommendation for this issue?

Share the machine brand, floor hardness, and the symptom you see. We can suggest a better bond and grit sequence before the next pass.