Diamond blade are widely used for cut off grinding of hard and brittle materials. However, there are some problems to be solved in order to improve the cutting accuracy and the productivity. They are the occurrence of chipping, which results in the increase of the kerf width, and the deterioration of the cutting groove straightness. In this study, a series of cutting tests are carried out to clarify the influence of the cutting conditions on these technological problems. Practical cutting conditions, which can reduce the occurrence of chipping and improve the groove straightness are presented.