Abstract: The invention relates to a diamond belt for cutting stones, like marble, granite, and others, generally used as an endless, that is continuous, belt, and characterized in that it has a flexible core, consisting of one or more cables (1), there being provided, slipped thereon through bores (2), rigid segments (3), generally made of metal, which are spaced and connected both to each other and to the flexible core (1), by incorporation in a flexible material, such as rubber or plastic, which forms the body (4) of the belt, filling the bores (2) of the rigid segments (3) and the intervals between them, and eventually covering the segments at least partially, the said segments (3) being provided with diamond surfaces, which project slightly above the body (4) of the belt, at least on its active front surface, facing the stone to be cut. Preferably, the diamond surface of each rigid segment (3) of the belt consists of a corresponding sintered diamond element, applied on the body of the rigid segment (3).

Abstract: A stone cutting belt includes a flexible and continuous main body with length and lateral width, having a top surface and a bottom surface. The belt includes a plurality of cutter segments, each comprising a preferably metallic drive block and a metallic carrier block mounted on the top surface of the drive block. The carrier block includes a tooth slot in which a cutting tooth is mounted, such as by silver soldering. The cutting tooth can be a poly-crystalline diamond tooth with a tungsten carbide substrate. The cutting tooth is mounted so that the tooth projects slightly above the top surface of the belt main body. Continuous cables extend along the entire length of the belt and through bores in the plurality of drive blocks. The main body is of a resilient material in which the cutter segments and cables are embedded in an injection molding process. The cutter segments are held in position at spaced intervals along the length of the belt by the resilient body.

Abstract: A stone slab saw. A continuous flexible belt is drivingly mounted to a plurality of sheaves rotatably mounted to a frame. A motor belt combination is operable to drive one of the sheaves and move the belt. The frame is vertically movable by a pair of racks and pinions driven by a motor. The belt includes a plurality of abrasive pad holders mounted thereto with each holder including an abrasive pad having an outwardly facing abrasive surface. A guide bar mounted to the frame is in tension guiding the belt along a straight path and providing a rigid backing as the belt is driven and lowered through the block of stone cutting a slab therefrom.

Abstract: A stone cutting belt includes a flexible and continuous main body with length and lateral width, having a top surface and a bottom surface. The belt includes a pluraity of cutter segments, each comprising a preferably metallic drive block and a metallic carrier block mounted on the top surface of the drive block. The carrier block includes a tooth slot in which a cutting tooth is mounted, such as by silver soldering. The cutting tooth can be a poly-crystalline diamond tooth with a tungsten carbide substrate. The cutting tooth is mounted so that the tooth projects slightly above the top surface of the belt main body. Continuous cables extend along the entire length of the belt and through bores in the plurality of drive locks. The main body is of a resilient material in which the cutter segments and cables are embedded in an injection molding process. The cutter segments are held in position at spaced intervals along the length of the belt by the resilient body.

Abstract: A stone cutting device including a continuous flexible cutting belt for cutting a slot in stone which is in the round. The device includes a main frame, a jib pivotally mounted to the main frame, aligned sheaves rotatably mounted to the main frame and jib, a continuous flexible cutting belt extending around and in driven engagement by the sheaves, and a means to rotate at least one of the sheaves. The continuous flexible cutting belt includes a plurality of spaced apart abrasive cutting elements extending across the top and sides of the belt. The cutting elements are flush with the remainder of the top and side surfaces of the belt which includes a molded-in-place resilient material. Belt strength is provided by a flexible cable extending through the length of the belt.

Abstract: A stone cutting device including a continuous flexible cutting belt for cutting a slot in stone which is in the ground. The device includes a main frame, a jib pivotally mounted to the main frame, aligned sheaves rotatably mounted to the main frame and jib, a continuous flexible cutting belt extending around and in driven engagement by the sheaves, and a means to rotate at least one of the sheaves. The continuous flexible cutting belt includes a plurality of spaced apart abrasive cutting elements extending across the top and sides of the belt. The cutting elements are flush with the remainder of the top and side surfaces of the belt which includes a molded-in-place resilient material. Belt strength is provided by a flexible cable extending through the length of the belt.