PCD Saw Blade

In the right application, using PCD tooling can reduce your tooling cost significantly.  PCD (Polycrystalline Diamond) has been used in the wood/composites industry for over 35 years due to its abrasion resistant properties and hardness.  This synthetic cutting edge material was pioneered by General Electric’s Specialty Materials Division.  PCD is composed of diamond particles that are sintered with a metallic binder at extreme temperatures and pressures,  creating the hardest and one of the most abrasion resistant materials used in cutting tools. Tooling that utilizes this specialized material is now used in a wide range of machining applications including sawing, routing, drilling and profiling to maximize tool life and reduce production cost.  Ideal material applications include cutting chipboard, MDF, particle board, HDF,  and many composite materials including solid surface, fiberglass and phenolic.

PCD Tooling in HSK 63F Collet Chucks

Like tungsten carbide, PCD is available in multiple quality grades. Most machine applications are supplied with standard quality grades with varying grain size. More demanding applications may be supplied with coarser grain or a “polished” tip.  Polished PCD helps prevent material buildup on the cutting surface (face) which improves tool performance due to less heat generating in the cut.  If you are considering using diamond tooling or if you have any questions concerning the feasibility of using polycrystalline diamond tooling, you can count on GUHDO to provide the guidance and knowledge to solve your most difficult machining applications, click here to contact us now.

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