The wire can have one strand or many strands braided together. The
wire saw uses abrasion to cut. Depending on the application,
diamond material may or may not be used as an abrasive. A
single-strand saw can be roughened to be abrasive, abrasive
compounds can be bonded to the cable, or diamond-impregnated beads
(and spacers) can be threaded on the cable. Wire saws are often
cooled and lubricated by water or oil.
