Diamond Cutting Advantages
| Diamond Cutting Advantages | Conventional Removal Systems |
| Time | Time |
| Fast | Slow, Methodical |
| Less operators | Labour intensive |
| Pre-outage work possible | Pre-outage work not possible |
| Cuts rebar and other metals | Metal cutting required |
| Structural Integrity | Structural Integrity |
| Vibration free | High impact vibration causes micro fractures of concrete |
| Ability to remove large amounts of concrete whilst maintaining structural integrity | Potential damage to remaining structure or nearby equipment |
| Noise / Dust / Debris | Noise / Dust / Debris |
| Non-disruptive to surrounding operations | Disruptive |
| Relatively quiet | Loud |
| Pieces cut to size | Creates rubble |
| Dust free | Extremely dusty |
| Large bulk removal capability | Time consuming clean up |
| Limited Access | Limited Access |
| Remote operations possible | Inflexible equipment |
| Cut in close space | Restricted movement |
| Underwater operations possible | Underwater operations difficult or impossible |
| Easily cuts around existing pipes, electrical fixtures and equipment | Difficult to work around piping and equipment |
*Resource Reference: Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association - Australia
