Can Titanium or Tungsten Carbide ring be cut off?

In an emergency situation where there might be a medical necessity to remove the band (such as hand or finger injury) titanium rings can be cut off with manual or power ring cutters. A high quality, diamond coated disc or tempered tool steel blade is required to cut titanium rings. A diamond blade will make the job much easier and quicker. It will also last much longer than a tool steel blade.

 

Power Ring Cutting Kit for Titanium

Our power ring cutter with a diamond coated disk blade will cut through even the strongest, aircraft grade titanium rings in less than 5 minutes without heat or discomfort.

 

 

The process is quite simple. The lower jaw of the cutter slides between the ring and finger. The circular saw is turned by the cordless power driver (included) to cut through the ring. Since titanium is so hard, it may be easier to make two cuts (one on each side of the ring) than try to spread it.

Our kit also includes an extra steel blade and manual turning key for cutting softer metal rings such as platinum, gold and silver. Available for $189.99

 

 

 

Tungsten Rings, Ceramic Rings

Tungsten carbide and ceramic rings are removed by cracking them into pieces with standard vice grip locking pliers. The same technique is used for removing natural stone bands like onyx or jade.

Place vice grip locking pliers over the band and adjust the jaws to clamp lightly. Release and adjust tightening screw one-forth turn and clamp again. Repeat this process until a crack is heard. The ring will brake in to two or more pieces.

Please take a moment to watch this demonstration:

 

Please read this testimonial by one of our customers, who actually had her titanium ring cut off in the hospital after being stung by a wasp. DISCLOSURE: We replaced the ring free of charge in exchange for this testimony.

"Before our wedding my husband and I did some research on what type of rings to get. We both wanted a modern but also classic look. I had found that many of my gold and silver rings were misshaped with use and was searching for more a durable material wanting my wedding ring to keep its shape and shine for as long as possible.

We liked the look of titanium and even though we heard rumors that titanium is hard and can’t be cut we saw no reason for not going with titanium bands. We found this great website titaniumstyle.com which had a great variety of wedding bands not to mention great prices also. Needless to say we were extremely happy with the rings we ordered. We got married in December 2007 and we recently had our first baby. During the pregnancy I couldn't wear my ring because my hands and feet were swollen. I missed wearing my ring so much that as soon as I got released from the hospital and with the swelling gone down I put my ring back on. It was a little tighter than before but I was so happy to be able to wear it again.

A few days later I was stung by a wasp on my finger and it immediately swelled up. I took some antihistamine in case it was an allergic reaction. I tried using soap and lotion to get it off and cold water and ice to get the swelling down but the ring wouldn't move. The only thing left to do was to go to the emergency room. I was getting worried since I thought the ring could not be cut and in the back of my mind I kept thinking they might have to amputate my finger. The doctors couldn't’t get the swelling down so in the end they decided they would cut the ring. Rather that, than amputating the finger. The doctor used a small cutting device with a rotating blade similar to a dremel and within 30 minutes I was out of the emergency room with my ring cut in half and an embarrassing story my husband will always remind me of. At least my finger and husband was intact, the ring could always be replaced".