CSDAA Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association - Australia

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Diamond Cutting Systems		Conventional Removal Systems

TIME		TIME
Fast Fewer Operators Pre-outage work possible Cuts rebar and other metals		Slow, methodical Labor-intensive Pre-outage work not possible Metal cutting required
DIMENSIAL TOLERANCE		DIMENSIAL TOLERANCE
Precise Cuts Limited patchwork required		Uncontrolled openings Extensive patchwork required
STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY		STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY
Vibration free Ability to remove large amounts of concrete while maintaining structural integrity		High impact vibration causes microfractures of concrete Potential damage to remaining structures of nearby equipment
NOISE, DUST, DEBRIS		NOISE, DUST, DEBRIS
Non-disruptive to surrounding operations Relatively quiet Pieces cut to size Dust free Large bulk removal capability		Disruptive Loud Creates rubble Extremely dusty Time-consuming clean-up
LIMITED ACCESS		LIMITED ACCESS
Remote operations possible Cuts in close space Underwater operations possible Easily cuts around existing pipes, existing electrical fixtures and equipment		Inflexible equipment Restricted movement Underwater operations difficult or impossible Difficult to work around piping and equipment
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