The PCD (PKD) is a composite material, consisting of sintered diamond particles with a metallic binder. Diamond is the hardest material in absolute terms and therefore also the most resistant to abrasion. Used as a cutting tool, it has a good wear resistance, and a yield superior to traditional sharp carbide. The machined surface roughness with the PCD can reach comparable to the adjustment.
Main applications
- Processing of non-ferrous
- Aluminium alloys with high or low silicon content (pistons, engine blocks engine, wheels, carburetors, connecting rods, gear boxes, cylinders for brakes, etc.).
- Bronze and copper alloys (copper manifolds, engine bearings, bushings, connecting rods eyes, locations pumps etc.).
- Tungsten carbide (trafilatori rollers and other components sintered etc).
- Pieces composed of aluminum and lead, aluminum engine blocks with cast iron pipes reported
- Processing of non-metallic materials
- Very abrasive materials, such as ceramics industrial uncooked.
- Some fired ceramic: zirconia aluminum oxide, such as spark plugs and insulators.
- Glass, plastics with glass fibers, carbon fibers.
