{"id":4733,"date":"2025-07-28T17:56:37","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T17:56:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/?page_id=4733"},"modified":"2025-08-26T11:56:08","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T11:56:08","slug":"engineered-stone-quartz-fabrication-playbook","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/material-playbooks\/engineered-stone-quartz-fabrication-playbook\/","title":{"rendered":"Engineered Stone (Quartz) Fabrication Playbook"},"content":{"rendered":"\t<div id=\"gap-1057326995\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1057326995 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1568400676\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-388775900\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<h2 data-start=\"2513\" data-end=\"2561\">Overview: What Makes Engineered Stone Unique?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2833\">Engineered stone (commonly called quartz) is composed of <strong data-start=\"2620\" data-end=\"2659\">crushed stone, resins, and pigments<\/strong>, making it denser and more uniform than natural stone\u2014but also <strong data-start=\"2723\" data-end=\"2741\">heat-sensitive<\/strong> and prone to <strong data-start=\"2755\" data-end=\"2769\">burn marks<\/strong> or resin discoloration if the wrong tools or settings are used.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2833\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/what-is-the-difference-between-quartz-quartzite\/\">Learn the difference between Quartz and Quartzite<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2835\" data-end=\"2838\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2840\" data-end=\"2861\">Common Challenges:<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2862\" data-end=\"3082\">\n<li data-start=\"2862\" data-end=\"2927\">\n<p data-start=\"2864\" data-end=\"2927\"><strong data-start=\"2864\" data-end=\"2892\">Burning or discoloration<\/strong> due to heat buildup from friction.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2928\" data-end=\"2965\">\n<p data-start=\"2930\" data-end=\"2965\"><strong data-start=\"2930\" data-end=\"2949\">Segment glazing<\/strong> on hard resins.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2966\" data-end=\"3030\">\n<p data-start=\"2968\" data-end=\"3030\"><strong data-start=\"2968\" data-end=\"2980\">Chipping<\/strong> along edges if tool aggressiveness is mismatched.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3031\" data-end=\"3082\">\n<p data-start=\"3033\" data-end=\"3082\"><strong data-start=\"3033\" data-end=\"3052\">Dust management<\/strong>, especially when cutting dry.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3084\" data-end=\"3087\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3089\" data-end=\"3117\">Recommended Cutting Tools<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"3119\" data-end=\"3146\">\ud83d\udd2a <strong data-start=\"3126\" data-end=\"3146\">Bridge Saw Blade<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3147\" data-end=\"3391\">\n<li data-start=\"3147\" data-end=\"3276\">\n<p data-start=\"3149\" data-end=\"3183\"><strong data-start=\"3149\" data-end=\"3161\">Primary:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/product\/the-stinger-black-v2-bridge-saw-blade\/\"><code data-start=\"3162\" data-end=\"3181\">Stinger BLACK\u2122 V2<\/code><\/a><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3186\" data-end=\"3276\">\n<li data-start=\"3186\" data-end=\"3276\">\n<p data-start=\"3188\" data-end=\"3276\">Patterned 25mm segments provide clean, chip-free cuts and long life with less vibration.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3277\" data-end=\"3391\">\n<p data-start=\"3279\" data-end=\"3316\"><strong data-start=\"3279\" data-end=\"3295\">Alternative:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/product\/spider-iibridge-saw-blade\/\"><code data-start=\"3296\" data-end=\"3314\">Spider\u2122 II Blade<\/code><\/a><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3319\" data-end=\"3391\">\n<li data-start=\"3319\" data-end=\"3391\">\n<p data-start=\"3321\" data-end=\"3391\">Ideal for shops looking for speed and affordability with clean finish.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"3393\" data-end=\"3425\">\ud83e\uddf1 <strong data-start=\"3400\" data-end=\"3425\">Small Diameter Blades<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3426\" data-end=\"3620\">\n<li data-start=\"3426\" data-end=\"3523\">\n<p data-start=\"3428\" data-end=\"3461\"><strong data-start=\"3428\" data-end=\"3440\">Primary:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/product\/the-stinger-black-turbo-blades\/\"><code data-start=\"3441\" data-end=\"3459\">Stinger Black Turbo Blade<\/code><\/a><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3464\" data-end=\"3523\">\n<li data-start=\"3464\" data-end=\"3523\">\n<p data-start=\"3466\" data-end=\"3523\">Resin-safe and designed for dense, smooth quartz cutting.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3524\" data-end=\"3620\">\n<p data-start=\"3526\" data-end=\"3566\"><strong data-start=\"3526\" data-end=\"3542\">Alternative:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/product\/spider-v2-turbo-blades\/\"><code data-start=\"3543\" data-end=\"3564\">Spider\u2122 Turbo Blade<\/code><\/a><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3569\" data-end=\"3620\">\n<li data-start=\"3569\" data-end=\"3620\">\n<p data-start=\"3571\" data-end=\"3620\">Great general-purpose blade for quartz fieldwork.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3622\" data-end=\"3625\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3627\" data-end=\"3656\">Recommended Drilling Tools<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"3658\" data-end=\"3678\">\ud83c\udf00 <strong data-start=\"3665\" data-end=\"3678\">Core Bits<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3679\" data-end=\"3940\">\n<li data-start=\"3679\" data-end=\"3803\">\n<p data-start=\"3681\" data-end=\"3721\"><strong data-start=\"3681\" data-end=\"3693\">Primary:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/product\/the-stinger-vacuum-brazed-t-type-core-bits\/\"><code data-start=\"3694\" data-end=\"3719\">Stinger T-TYPE Core Bit<\/code><\/a><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3724\" data-end=\"3803\">\n<li data-start=\"3724\" data-end=\"3803\">\n<p data-start=\"3726\" data-end=\"3803\">Excellent for resin-based slabs\u2014prevents cracking or discoloration from heat.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3804\" data-end=\"3940\">\n<p data-start=\"3806\" data-end=\"3857\"><strong data-start=\"3806\" data-end=\"3822\">Alternative:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/product\/spider-vacuum-brazed-core-bit\/\"><code data-start=\"3823\" data-end=\"3855\">Spider\u2122 Vacuum-Brazed Core Bit<\/code><\/a><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3860\" data-end=\"3940\">\n<li data-start=\"3860\" data-end=\"3940\">\n<p data-start=\"3862\" data-end=\"3940\">Great for installers or tight access areas where wet drilling isn\u2019t an option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3942\" data-end=\"3945\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3947\" data-end=\"3977\">Recommended Polishing Tools<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"3979\" data-end=\"3993\">\u2728 <strong data-start=\"3985\" data-end=\"3993\">Pads<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3994\" data-end=\"4211\">\n<li data-start=\"3994\" data-end=\"4095\">\n<p data-start=\"3996\" data-end=\"4035\"><strong data-start=\"3996\" data-end=\"4008\">Primary:<\/strong> <code data-start=\"4009\" data-end=\"4033\">Stinger ES <a href=\"https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/product\/the-stinger-3-step-es-wet-polishing-pads\/\">3-Step<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/product\/the-stinger-engineered-stone-wet-polishing-pads\/\">7-Step Pads<\/a><\/code><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4038\" data-end=\"4095\">\n<li data-start=\"4038\" data-end=\"4095\">\n<p data-start=\"4040\" data-end=\"4095\">Polishes quartz quickly and cleanly without resin haze.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4096\" data-end=\"4211\">\n<p data-start=\"4098\" data-end=\"4146\"><strong data-start=\"4098\" data-end=\"4114\">Alternative:<\/strong> <code data-start=\"4115\" data-end=\"4144\">Spider\u2122 ES 3-Step Pads<\/code><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4149\" data-end=\"4211\">\n<li data-start=\"4149\" data-end=\"4211\">\n<p data-start=\"4151\" data-end=\"4211\">High-Quality finish at an affordable price.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"4213\" data-end=\"4216\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4218\" data-end=\"4268\">Best Practices for Engineered Stone Fabrication<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"4270\" data-end=\"4537\">\n<li data-start=\"4270\" data-end=\"4342\">\n<p data-start=\"4272\" data-end=\"4342\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"4274\" data-end=\"4295\">Avoid dry cutting<\/strong> whenever possible\u2014heat is the enemy of quartz.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4343\" data-end=\"4412\">\n<p data-start=\"4345\" data-end=\"4412\">\u2705 Reduce RPMs and use <strong data-start=\"4367\" data-end=\"4389\">slower feed speeds<\/strong> to prevent burn marks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4413\" data-end=\"4483\">\n<p data-start=\"4415\" data-end=\"4483\">\u2705 Use <strong data-start=\"4421\" data-end=\"4442\">resin-safe blades<\/strong> with proper segment bond to avoid glaze.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4484\" data-end=\"4537\">\n<p data-start=\"4486\" data-end=\"4537\">\u2705 Keep all tools sharp and cool during fabrication.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"4539\" data-end=\"4542\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4544\" data-end=\"4563\">Nikon Quick Tip:<\/h2>\n<blockquote data-start=\"4564\" data-end=\"4715\">\n<p data-start=\"4566\" data-end=\"4715\">\u201cIf you&#8217;re seeing white or yellow haze near your cut edge, that\u2019s resin burn. Back off the feed speed, increase water, and ensure proper blade bond.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-918153320\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1264652502\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"container section-title-container\" ><h3 class=\"section-title section-title-normal\"><b><\/b><span class=\"section-title-main\" >PLAYBOOKS<\/span><b><\/b><\/h3><\/div>\n\n  \n    <div class=\"row large-columns-4 medium-columns-3 small-columns-2\">\n  <div class=\"page-col col\" >\n          <div class=\"col-inner\" >\n          <a class=\"block plain\" href=\"https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/material-playbooks\/quartzite-fabrication-playbook\/\" title=\"Quartzite Fabrication Playbook\" target=\"\">\n            <div class=\"page-box box has-hover\">\n                  <div class=\"box-image\" >\n                      <div class=\"box-image\" >\n                      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/quartzite-tools-guide-cover-300x169.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/quartzite-tools-guide-cover-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/quartzite-tools-guide-cover-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/quartzite-tools-guide-cover-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/quartzite-tools-guide-cover-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/quartzite-tools-guide-cover-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/quartzite-tools-guide-cover.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>                      <\/div>\n                                                              <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"box-text text-left\" >\n                        <div class=\"box-text-inner\">\n                            <p>Quartzite Fabrication Playbook<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div><div class=\"page-col col\" >\n          <div class=\"col-inner\" >\n          <a class=\"block plain\" href=\"https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/material-playbooks\/granite-fabrication-playbook\/\" title=\"Granite Fabrication Playbook\" target=\"\">\n            <div class=\"page-box box has-hover\">\n                  <div class=\"box-image\" >\n                      <div class=\"box-image\" >\n                      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/granite-material-fabricating-cover-300x169.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/granite-material-fabricating-cover-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/granite-material-fabricating-cover-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/granite-material-fabricating-cover-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/granite-material-fabricating-cover-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/granite-material-fabricating-cover-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/granite-material-fabricating-cover.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>                      <\/div>\n                                                              <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"box-text text-left\" >\n                        <div class=\"box-text-inner\">\n                            <p>Granite Fabrication Playbook<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div><div class=\"page-col col\" >\n          <div class=\"col-inner\" >\n          <a class=\"block plain\" href=\"https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/material-playbooks\/engineered-stone-quartz-fabrication-playbook\/\" title=\"Engineered Stone (Quartz) Fabrication Playbook\" target=\"\">\n            <div class=\"page-box box has-hover\">\n                  <div class=\"box-image\" >\n                      <div class=\"box-image\" >\n                      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/es-material-fabricating-cover-300x169.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/es-material-fabricating-cover-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/es-material-fabricating-cover-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/es-material-fabricating-cover-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/es-material-fabricating-cover-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/es-material-fabricating-cover-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/es-material-fabricating-cover.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>                      <\/div>\n                                                              <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"box-text text-left\" >\n                        <div class=\"box-text-inner\">\n                            <p>Engineered Stone (Quartz) Fabrication Playbook<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div><div class=\"page-col col\" >\n          <div class=\"col-inner\" >\n          <a class=\"block plain\" href=\"https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/material-playbooks\/porcelain-dekton-fabrication-playbook\/\" title=\"Porcelain & Dekton Fabrication Playbook\" target=\"\">\n            <div class=\"page-box box has-hover\">\n                  <div class=\"box-image\" >\n                      <div class=\"box-image\" >\n                      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/porcelain-tools-guide-cover-300x169.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/porcelain-tools-guide-cover-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/porcelain-tools-guide-cover-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/porcelain-tools-guide-cover-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/porcelain-tools-guide-cover-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/porcelain-tools-guide-cover-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/porcelain-tools-guide-cover.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>                      <\/div>\n                                                              <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"box-text text-left\" >\n                        <div class=\"box-text-inner\">\n                            <p>Porcelain & Dekton Fabrication Playbook<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"container section-title-container\" ><h3 class=\"section-title section-title-normal\"><b><\/b><span class=\"section-title-main\" >RESOURCES<\/span><b><\/b><\/h3><\/div>\n\n  \n    <div class=\"row large-columns-4 medium-columns-3 small-columns-2\">\n  <div class=\"page-col col\" >\n          <div class=\"col-inner\" >\n          <a class=\"block plain\" href=\"https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/resources\/stone-fabrication-tools-guide\/\" title=\"The Complete Guide to Stone Fabrication Tools\" target=\"\">\n            <div class=\"page-box box has-hover\">\n                  <div class=\"box-image\" >\n                      <div class=\"box-image\" >\n                      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/stone-fabrication-tools-guide-cover-300x169.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/stone-fabrication-tools-guide-cover-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/stone-fabrication-tools-guide-cover-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/stone-fabrication-tools-guide-cover-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/stone-fabrication-tools-guide-cover-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/stone-fabrication-tools-guide-cover-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/stone-fabrication-tools-guide-cover.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>                      <\/div>\n                                                              <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"box-text text-left\" >\n                        <div class=\"box-text-inner\">\n                            <p>The Complete Guide to Stone Fabrication Tools<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div><div class=\"page-col col\" >\n          <div class=\"col-inner\" >\n          <a class=\"block plain\" href=\"https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/resources\/diamond-tools-by-material\/\" title=\"Choosing the Right Diamond Tool for Each Material\" target=\"\">\n            <div class=\"page-box box has-hover\">\n                  <div class=\"box-image\" >\n                      <div class=\"box-image\" >\n                      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/right-tool-for-the-right-material-cover-300x169.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/right-tool-for-the-right-material-cover-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/right-tool-for-the-right-material-cover-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/right-tool-for-the-right-material-cover-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/right-tool-for-the-right-material-cover-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/right-tool-for-the-right-material-cover-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/right-tool-for-the-right-material-cover.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>                      <\/div>\n                                                              <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"box-text text-left\" >\n                        <div class=\"box-text-inner\">\n                            <p>Choosing the Right Diamond Tool for Each Material<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div><div class=\"page-col col\" >\n          <div class=\"col-inner\" >\n          <a class=\"block plain\" 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