Common uses in both heavy-duty industrial and construction applications include metal cutting, e.g. thick metal sheets and pipes; concrete/masonry/stone, to cut concrete slabs and blocks, and cutting of pipes made of metal, plastics and other materials.

One industry in particular that has a requirement for large cutting discs is rail. They are used to cut and trim railway tracks, which are typically made of steel. Proper maintenance of railway tracks involves cutting and replacing sections that are worn, damaged, or require alteration due to track realignment or repairs.

There is also a need for weld removal: in rail maintenance and repair, welding is often used to connect sections of the track. These cutting discs can be used to remove welds or cut rails for various purposes, including rail replacement and modifications.