The diamond cutting disc from Werkstein made a good impression in our test.
The cutting disc can be used for a variety of applications. In addition to concrete, it can also be used to cut reinforced concrete, bricks, basalt, clinker and paving stones.
Durability and customer satisfaction are particularly important to the manufacturer. The manufacturer emphasises that only the best materials are used for production.
The manufacturer also emphasises that the company is a German family business based in Lower Franconia.
Customers can buy the diamond cutting disc in two versions (230 mm or 125 mm diameter), each as a single or double pack.
Advantages
✅Varied field of application
✅Excellent cutting pattern
✅Quality inspection by company including quality promise
✅German family business
Disadvantages
❌No customer hotline or support email address available
The first impression
The packaging and labelling
ℹ️ Here we take a closer look at packaging. Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important factor. In addition, adequate protection of the product must of course also be ensured.
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Product protection | Carton is sturdy, product sufficiently protected | 100 points |
| Sustainability Packaging | Unnecessary packaging waste was avoided, items were packed compactly | 97 points |
| Product labelling | Labelling for occupational safety available | 100 points |
| Total | 99 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
The diamond cutting disc from WERKSTEIN arrived in the typical Amazon box. The box was undamaged and could be easily opened without tools by removing the flap.
The box only contained another box containing the cutting disc. The cutting disc was also wrapped in a plastic film to protect it from dirt and damage.
During shipping, care was taken to ensure that product protection was the top priority.
The packaging method meant that the product could be delivered in perfect condition .
After unpacking
Package contents and instructions
ℹ️ Most people’s first impression after unpacking is immediately memorable. Are the contents of the pack complete and does the manufacturer make it as easy as possible for me to use the product straight away?
| Criterion | Remark | Points achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Package contents & scope | Diamond cutting disc and adapter ring included | 89 points |
| Instructions for use | Written in German, easy to understand | 93 points |
| Contact information | Can be found on a business card – Unfortunately no customer hotline available | 90 points |
| Total | 91 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
After unpacking, you will find a diamond cutting disc and an adapter ring on the workbench. The cutting disc is also available in a single or two-piece set and in either 230 mm or 125 mm diameter.
In addition to the cutting disc, the package also contains instructions for use, which explain in more than 5 languages how to use the product and what specialities it offers.
The contact information can be found on the back of the packaging and there is also an e-mail address on a business card, but unfortunately the customer has no way of contacting customer service by telephone.
As the product was delivered undamaged and without unnecessary packaging waste, we are talking about a very customer-friendly way of sending a product.
The first time in your hand
Product processing and appearance
ℹ️ Before we start the practical test, we take a close look at the product processing. How high quality are the materials used? Is the look and feel satisfactory?
| Criterion | Remark | Points achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Visual appearance | Good optical appearance, no defects to be seen in the disc | 100 points |
| Processing | All prongs are well made and have a high-quality appearance | 94 points |
| Stability | Product stable and weight evenly distributed | 100 points |
| Sustainability of the product | No labelling of sustainability | 65 points |
| Total | 90 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
The diamond cutting disc from Werkstein is made of 65 Mn carbon steel, which is set with industrial diamonds on the saw teeth.
If you run your hand over the edge of the cutting disc, you can clearly see the industrial diamonds. Overall, the disc makes an extremely high-quality first impression and appears very stable and the weight is balanced.
Unfortunately, the product lacks a sustainability classification and it is not clear to the end user under which sustainability aspects the product was manufactured.
This is what our practical test showed
Does the manufacturer keep its advertising promises?
ℹ️ Our practical test is the most relevant and therefore the most important. Here, the product has to undergo a wide range of criteria and tests. We check the functions and product promises of the test article.
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Usability | Easy to use, even for non-professionals | 100 points |
| Cutting pattern with light/thin material | Good cutting pattern, no jamming detectable | 98 points |
| Cutting pattern with thick material | Good cutting pattern, clean cutting edge | 98 points |
| Running behaviour of the cutting disc | Very smooth running behaviour of the cutting disc – no out-of-round running behaviour discernible | 100 points |
| Total | 99 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
We really enjoyed working with the Werkstein cutting disc during the test.
Even non-professionals can easily use the cutting disc and achieve a clean cut with it.
In addition to easy-to-cut materials such as bricks, we also cut thicker materials such as concrete, natural stone and granite.
This is very easy with the help of the diamond cutting disc and the resulting cut is quite impressive.
All in all, a top product that enables the customer to cut concrete, stone and other materials with ease.
For this reason, the rating of 99 out of 100 points in the practical test is easy to explain.
Price/performance ratio
and ratings from consumers
ℹ️ Finally, we look at how the product compares to the competition. Can it keep up with the competition in terms of price and quality? Would we generally recommend buying it? We also analyse consumer reviews and check whether the critical and positive reviews are actually justified.
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Price / performance ratio | Reasonable price/performance – good for the medium price segment | 92 points |
| Rating cut | 4.6 (230 mm) or 4.5 (125 mm) from 5.0 to Amazon | 78 points |
| Total | 85 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
On the Amazon platform, consumers have given the product an average rating of 4.6 stars. One customer complained that the disc started to flutter as soon as it was set in place and that the cutting disc is not suitable for particularly hard stones. Many customers like the Price/performance ratio. In our practical test, we were able to confirm that the price was very good for the given performance, but the disc did not fl utter and is also suitable for harder stones.
Prices of up to €135.99 are charged on the Internet for equivalent products. Very inexpensive products are available for as little as €2.99. The diamond cutting disc from Werkstein is currently priced at €9.97 (125 mm) and €17.97 (230 mm ), which puts it in the mid-price segment. The price ratio is reasonable for the quality and scope of services you get.
Overall result
| Weighting | Points achieved* | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. packaging & labelling | 15% | 99 points |
| 2. package contents & instructions | 15% | 91 points |
| 3. product processing & appearance | 20% | 90 points |
| 4. in the practical test | 30% | 99 points |
| 5. price/performance & consumer reviews | 20% | 85 points |
| Total | 93 points |
