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At a Glance
Quick Decision Guide
Blade Diameter
3"
Rod Size
1/8"
Primary Material
Marble & Softer Stone
Max RPM
14,500
Arbors
7/8" & 20 mm
Cutting Method
Wet or Dry
Stone Cutter Compatibility
Alpha AWS-110 & AWS-125
Additional Use
Grout Removal with Alpha Ecocutter
Why Choose This Product
Key Benefits
Single-Pass Channels
Creates reinforcement rod channels without labor-intensive multi-step cutting
Marble Rodding
Blade technology is designed for marble and softer stone
Rod Size Options
Available for 1/8" thinner rods and 1/4" standard rods
Compact Diameter
3" blade improves leverage and cutter positioning during channel cutting
Wet or Dry Use
Supports both cutting methods with wet cutting recommended by Alpha
Tool Compatibility
Works with Alpha AWS-110 and AWS-125 Wet Stone Cutters
Grout Removal
Can also be paired with an Alpha Ecocutter for grout removal
High-Speed Cutting
Rated for operation up to 14,500 RPM
Product Information
Product Details
Specifications
Brand
Alpha®
Part Number
HS03A+
UPC
749173470387
Product Type
Diamond Channel Cutting Blade
Blade Series
Hot-Rod
Blade Application
Reinforcement Rod Channel Cutting
Primary Material
Marble & Softer Stone
Blade Diameter
3"
Rod Size
1/8"
Channel Application
Thin Reinforcement Rods
Max RPM
14,500
Arbors
7/8" & 20 mm
Cutting Method
Wet or Dry
Recommended Cutting Method
Wet
Compatible Stone Cutters
Alpha AWS-110 & AWS-125
Additional Application
Grout Removal
Ecocutter Compatibility
Yes
About This Product
Channel Cutting for Marble Countertop Reinforcement
The Alpha® Hot-Rod is a 3" diamond blade designed for cutting reinforcement channels in marble and other softer stone. It allows fabricators to create channels for stainless steel reinforcing rods around sink and cooktop cutouts in a single pass, reducing the labor involved in traditional rodding methods.
1/8" and 1/4" Rod Channel Sizes
The Hot-Rod for Marble is available in two blade thicknesses for common reinforcement applications. The HS03A+ creates channels for 1/8" rods, while the HM03A+ creates channels for standard 1/4" rods. The 3" blade diameter provides better leverage and positioning when cutting channels approximately 1/4" deep.
Wet Stone Cutter Compatibility
The blade can be paired with Alpha AWS-110 and AWS-125 Wet Stone Cutters for smooth, dust-free channel cutting. Its 7/8" and 20 mm arbor compatibility supports the specified Alpha stone cutters, while a maximum operating speed of 14,500 RPM accommodates high-speed cutting applications.
Wet or Dry Cutting and Grout Removal
Alpha recommends wet cutting for channel-cutting applications, but the Hot-Rod blade can be operated wet or dry. In addition to countertop rodding, the blade can be used with an Alpha Ecocutter for grout removal, extending its use beyond stone fabrication.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Alpha Hot-Rod for Marble used for?
The Hot-Rod is designed to cut channels in marble and softer stone for stainless steel reinforcing rods, commonly used around countertop sink and cooktop cutouts.
What rod sizes can the Hot-Rod for Marble accommodate?
The HS03A+ is designed for 1/8" reinforcement rods, while the HM03A+ is designed for standard 1/4" rods.
What stone cutters are compatible with the Hot-Rod blade?
Alpha specifies the AWS-110 and AWS-125 Wet Stone Cutters for channel-cutting applications with the Hot-Rod blade.
Can the Alpha Hot-Rod blade be used dry?
Yes. The blade can be used wet or dry, although Alpha recommends wet cutting.
What materials is the Hot-Rod for Marble designed to cut?
This version of the Hot-Rod is designed for marble and other softer stones. Alpha offers separate Hot-Rod blades specifically designed for granite.
Can the Hot-Rod blade be used for grout removal?
Yes. Alpha lists grout removal with an Ecocutter as an additional application for the Hot-Rod blade.
What is the maximum RPM for the 3" Hot-Rod blade?
Both 3" Hot-Rod for Marble variants have a maximum operating speed of 14,500 RPM.