Polycrystalline Diamond (PCD) Tooling
What is PCD?
Polycrystalline Diamond (PCD) is a composite cutting tool material produced with a tungsten carbide substrate, enabling it to be brazed to a cutting tool body. Because of the extreme hardness typical of diamond, PCD is an excellent material for machining non-ferrous metals and wood products.
Benefits of PCD:
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Edge life of 30 to 200 times greater than carbide depending upon application.
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Reduced machine and employee "down time" for tooling change and calibration.
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Consistency of profile and surface finish reducing or eliminating sanding.
PCD Application:
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Cost effective long-term tooling solution for high volume or repetitive production.
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Applicable for most automated machinery, CNC routers, panel saw, tenoner, molder, shaper, and edge-banding.
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Wear-resistant alternative for machining abrasive materials, solid surface, synthetic or natural woods.
Contact us about how PCD can increase your productivity.