The cutting wheel technique involves cutting 1.5–2.0 in. (38–51 mm) of the unconfined, low-density
edge of the first paved lane after compaction, while the mix is plastic. The cutting wheel is usually
10 in. (254 mm) in diameter, with the cutting angle about 10° from the vertical toward the mat to be
cut and about 45° on the open side to push the trimmings away. The cutting wheel can be mounted
on an intermediate roller or a motor grader. The