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Selecting Right Diamond & CBN Tools for your Application

How Diamond & CBN Tools Work

Diamond Tool Performance

How to properly use Diamond Tools

UKAM Industrial Superhard Tools manufactures precision diamond tools for a large variety of applications, materials, and industries. Share this Article with Friend or Colleague Metal Bonded Diamond Tools are “impregnated” with diamonds. This means that selected...

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How Diamond Tools Work

Diamond & CBN Tools represent the highest engineering of cutting and grinding technology. These tools use their unparalleled hardness and durability of diamonds to perform tasks beyond the capabilities of conventional tools. Share this Article with...

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What is SMART CUT Technology

The sharpest and finest quality diamonds or CBN crystals that go into a SMART CUT Diamond Bond, immediately penetrate into the material, grinding and polishing as they cut. Share this Article with Friend or Colleague Advanced Technology...

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How Diamond Tools are Manufactured

How Diamond Tools are Manufactured

Manufacturing diamond tools involves a series of technological processes to impregnated manmade or natural diamond into various diamond tools. Find info on how these types of tools are made. This article outlines...

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Diamond & CBN Specifications

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Why use diamond

Diamond is the hardest material known to man kind. When used on diamond/tools, diamond grinds away material on micro (nano) level. Due to its hardness Diamond will work all types of materials from...

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Diamond impact strength

Understanding the wear mechanisms of diamond crystals is essential for optimizing cutting performance in terms of both cutting ratio and speed. Diamond crystal loss, which primarily occurs through micro chipping rather than fracturing or pullout,...

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Diamond & CBN Bond Types

Resin Bond Tools

Learn everything you wanted to know about resin bond diamond tools. How they are made, what types are available and their application Share this Article with Friend or Colleague The resin bond...

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SINTERED (METAL BOND) DIAMOND TOOLS

SINTERED (METAL BOND) DIAMOND TOOLS

Sintered (Metal bonded) diamond tools have multiple layers of diamonds impregnated inside the metal matrix. Diamonds are furnaces sintered in a matrix made of iron, cobalt, nickel, bronze, copper, tungsten,  alloys of these powders or...

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Diamond & CBN Usage Principals

Dressing Diamond Tools

Dressing Diamond Tools Why, How, When & Where

Share this Article with Friend or Colleague Dressing is the process of sharpening and exposing diamond particles within the bond matrix, allowing them to penetrate materials more effectively, minimize operational loads, and ensure high-quality cuts. Despite...

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Material Holding Methods

Material Holding Methods

Share this Article with Friend or Colleague How to Select the Right Material Mounting or Fixturing Method for Your Application Selecting the appropriate material mounting or fixturing method is essential for achieving precision, consistency, and efficiency in...

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RPM’s & Feed Rates

RPM’s & Feed Rates

Selecting the right RPM (revolutions per minute) when using industrial diamond tools is a critical factor in achieving optimal results for a variety of applications. Whether you're slicing, dicing, drilling, grinding, or polishing, the RPM...

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Understanding Material you are working with and its Parameters

Material Guide

Learn everything you wanted to know about different materials and methods of working with them Share this Article with Friend or Colleague Understanding the material you will be working with, their unique...

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What is Surface Finish - Ukam

What is Surface Finish

Surface finish is typically measured in terms of roughness or smoothness. It influences the appearance, functionality, and performance of a product. A well-controlled surface finish can enhance the product's aesthetics, reduce friction, improve...

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Diamond Tools compared with Abrasive Tools

Diamond Tools compared with Abrasive Tools

Diamond tools and abrasive tools are both commonly used in various industries for cutting, grinding, and polishing applications. While they share similarities in their function, they differ significantly in their composition, performance, and...

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Diamond vs. Laser and Water Jet

Diamond vs. Laser and Water Jet

Machining with diamond tools and using diamond, laser, and water jet as cutting methods are all different processes with distinct advantages and applications In selecting the most effective machining method...

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Diamond Wire & Band Saw Blades

Diamond Wire Advantages & Application

Diamond Wire saws provide the most accurate cutting with the least amount of material deformation and chipping of material. Share this Article with Friend or Colleague HOW DIAMOND WIRE WORKS Today diamond wire sawing is preferred by majority...

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Silicon Manufacturing

Silicon Fabrication Guide

Silicon Fabrication Guide

Share this Article with Friend or Colleague Cutting silicon wafers is a critical process in the manufacturing of semiconductor devices, where precision and control are paramount to the success of the final products. Silicon, a semi-metallic...

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Diamond & CBN Wheels

Diamond & CBN Wheel Troubleshooting Guide

Diamond & CBN Wheel Troubleshooting Guide

Our illustrated troubleshooting guide was designed to help you optimize your grinding operations. It assists in diagnosing most possible issues that may arise when using diamond & CBN WHEELS. This guide highlights the signs to watch out for, their...

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Diamond Core Bit Articles

Diamond Core Bit

Diamond Core Bit Ultimate Guide

Diamond Core Bits for Concrete & Construction are available in countless of specifications. Diamond core bits, known for their unmatched durability and cutting ability, are a necessity for  professionals needing to drill through reinforced concrete,...

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Metallography / Sample Preparation

Low Speed Diamond Saw

Low Speed Saw Case Studies

Share this Article with Friend or Colleague Introduction In the realm of precision cutting, the SMART CUT® 6005 Low Speed Diamond Saw stands out for its capability to handle a variety of materials with high accuracy. To...

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Diamond Blade Articles

SMART CUT® Precision& Ultra Thin Diamond & CBN Blades for Gang Saw Machines

Precision & Ultra Thin Diamond Blade Guide

Diamond and CBN blades are available in an extensive array of varieties, each differing in bond types, manufacturing methods, and design specifics. Ultra Thin & High Precision Diamond Blades are particularly versatile, applicable...

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value and cost

Evaluating & Comparing Diamond Blades

Share this Article with Friend or Colleague Proper testing procedures and methodologies must be set up and used to obtain accurate as well as repeatable testing results. This article will discuss several simple procedures which have...

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Total Cost of Ownership & Why its Important

Total Cost of Ownership & Why its Important

Share this Article with Friend or Colleague Diamond and CBN cutting blades are available in a myriad of specifications, with virtually limitless options. The industry is saturated with numerous manufacturers, each professing to offer the...

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Diamond Lapidary Blade Articles

Mastering the Art of Lapidary cutting

Mastering the Art of Lapidary cutting

Mastering the Art of Lapidary, Gemstone, Cabochon, & Slab Cutting: A Comprehensive Guide to Slab and Trim Sawing Techniques The process of transforming rough lapidary rocks & gemstones into beautiful, polished pieces is both an art...

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Great Diamond Lapidary Blade

What Makes a Great Diamond Lapidary Blade

Cutting is a foundational step in the lapidary process, and the choice of diamond Lapidary blade significantly influences subsequent stages. While the market offers a plethora of blades for lapidary work, their performance and quality...

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Diamond Drill Articles

Select right Diamond Drill for your application

Learn important diamond drill methodology. understand diamond drill specifications and their differences Selecting the right Diamond Drills/Bits for your application is key to obtaining desired diamond drilling results. Using the Right Diamond Drill will...

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diamond coated drill bit

Diamond Drills Guide

Diamond are used across large variety of industries and applications. This guide explores the wide range of diamond drill types, including hollow core drills designed for removing a cylindrical core, non-core formation drills that grind...

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Optimizing your Diamond Drilling Operation

There are numerous factors that influence the performance of diamond drills. Understanding these factors helps users select the appropriate diamond drill specifications for their specific applications, optimizing drilling operations to achieve maximum efficiency....

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Micro Drilling Guide

Share this Article with Friend or Colleague In order for you to get the most out of your diamond micro drill or carbide / high speed steel micro drill, we strongly urge you to read...

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Diamond Core Drill

Diamond Core Drill & Drill Trouble Shooting Guide

Learn the most common problems most people have in using diamond drills. How to resolve them and avoid them in first place https://ukam.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/diamond-drill-troublehsooting-guide.mp4 Troubleshooting Drilling Problems Having issues with your diamond drilling operation? This Illustrated Guide...

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Diamond Carving points group

How to Properly Use Diamond Carving Points

Diamond carving points are essential tools for anyone working with hard materials like glass, stone, and metals. These tools help with detailed tasks like engraving and finishing, providing good control and helping you work efficiently....

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Diamond Drill Terminology

How to fine tune each of these variables to improve and optimize your drilling operation in the success of your diamond drilling operation Share this Article with Friend or Colleague DIAMOND DRILL /...

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Diamond Core Drills & Tools For Lapidary Industry

Why Use Diamond Drills?

Diamond, known as the hardest material on Earth, enables diamond drills and tools to grind away material at a micro (nano) scale. This extreme hardness allows diamond tools to effectively work on materials with a...

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Dicing Blade Articles

Dicing Blade Operations

Dicing Blade Operations Recommendations

Share this Article with Friend or Colleague Selecting the right dicing blade parameters often involves a trial and error process, many aspects of which can be mitigated through experience and a deep understanding of how...

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Optimizing Dicing Blade Performance

Optimizing Dicing Blade Performance

There are many variables that affect dicing blade performance. Each variable of the dicing process is only of the many components of a larger dicing system (equation). Changing one component or variable of...

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Trouble Shooting Dicing Problems

Trouble Shooting Dicing Problems

Guide on most common dicing problems and how to resolve them Share this Article with Friend or Colleague ARE YOU USING RIGHT TOOLS FOR YOUR APPLICATION? LET USHELP YOU CONTACT US HAVING ISSUES WITH YOUR CURRENT TOOLS? Knowledge...

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Application Recommendations

Application Recommendations

See what blade specifications we recommend to use for different applications, along with rpm's and feed rated Share this Article with Friend or Colleague ARE YOU USING RIGHT TOOLS FOR YOUR APPLICATION? LET USHELP...

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Dicing Blade Case Studies

Dicing Blade Case Studies

Common Materials - FR4 and epoxy mold compound. Common Materials - Copper, HTCC (High Temperature Co-fired Ceramics), LTCC (Low Temperature Co-fired Ceramics). Share this Article with Friend or Colleague DICING SOLUTIONS FOR PACKAGE SINGULATION BGA (Ball-Grid Array) Common Materials: FR4...

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Diamond & CBN Wafering Blade Articles

Selecting Right Wafering Blade for your application

Cross Sectioning is the first and most important step in the sample preparation process. Getting the best results involves obtaining a smooth surface finish, minimum chipping, material deformation, without sacrificing cutting speed. Today, most laboratories, work  with dozens...

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Wafering Blade Usage Recommendations

The wafering/sectioning blade itself is only a small factor in your sectioning operation. Successful wafering/sectioning operation is both an art & science. Requiring proper use and understanding of selecting the right diamond wafering/sectioning...

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Wafering Blade Case Studies

Step by step guide on how to properly use and care for  your diamond drills. Selecting the right diamond drill/diamond drill bit parameters, often involves a trial and error process. Many which can be avoided...

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Diamond & CBN Wafering Blade Guide

Share this Article with Friend or Colleague All you need to know about wafering blades (understanding variables & specifications) This guide is designed to help you navigate the various variables and possibilities associated with diamond wafering blades,...

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