Diamond & CBN Cutting Blade Performance Metrics that you Should Know
When evaluating diamond and cubic boron nitride (CBN) cutting blades, it’s crucial to consider key performance metrics and criteria. Different applications have varying goals, making it important to understand these factors to determine a blade’s effectiveness and impact on result quality. There are many metrics that are important in optimizing your cutting operation to ultimate level of efficiency. In a previous article we discussed the main top 5 Key metrics include surface finish, blade life, cost, and consistency.
Properly securing the material in place is one of the first and most important steps in the sectioning process
SAMPLE / MATERIAL CLAMPING / FIXTURING
Properly securing the material in place is one of the first and most important steps in the sectioning process. The function of the chuck or holding fixture is to keep...
Load Feed Rate
SPINDLE SPEED / RPM’S
Spindle speed (RPM) is a critical factor for diamond and CBN wafering blades in metallography and sample preparation. Optimal speeds vary based on the blade's outside diameter (OD), the specific application, the...
DIAMOND WAFERING BLADES – CASE STUDIES
Cutting Parameters
Load: 80 grams Blade Dressing: Prior to each cut Wheel Speed: 10 maximum on dial) Coolant Density: 30:1Each cut was timed and recorded, with each cut averaged for each sample and then plotted in a graph.Results: New Generation,...
What Diamond Crystal/Particles to Use for your Application?
material being cut will determine the type of diamond crystal will be used for the application. The harder the material the stronger diamond crystal has to be usedthere is a wide range of natural and...
Trouble Shooting Dicing Problems
Guide on most common dicing problems and how to resolve them Share this Article with Friend or Colleague
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