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Circle Cutters, Sintered (Metal Bond)
Circle Cutters are precision-engineered diamond tools designed for gemstone artists who demand both accuracy and creative freedom. Built with a cylindrical body and a cutting rim or inner edge, these tools allow the production of exact circular or concave shapes that are difficult, if not impossible, to achieve with traditional methods. Each cutter is manufactured with sintered (metal bond) construction, incorporating premium-grade diamond concentrations for long-lasting performance and consistency. This design ensures durability even under the rigorous demands of competition-level faceting. Optimized for use on fantasy faceting machines such as the Ultra Tec, Circle Cutters give both professionals and advanced enthusiasts the ability to introduce entirely new dimensions of brilliance and design into their work.
In practice, Circle Cutters excel in creating concave facets with precise geometry and symmetry. These concave features transform an ordinary gemstone into a striking work of art by amplifying light return and producing unique optical effects. They are especially effective for carving symmetrical circular grooves that enhance brilliance and add artistic detail to crown and pavilion surfaces. In fantasy faceting competitions, Circle Cutters provide a distinct advantage, enabling cutters to experiment with unusual reflective patterns and light interactions that stand apart from traditional flat faceting. Their versatility extends to a wide range of gemstones, from quartz and topaz to sapphire, spinel, and other corundum species, as well as synthetics.
One of the key strengths of Circle Cutters is their ability to provide uniform depth control, ensuring accuracy and repeatability across multiple stones. This consistency dramatically reduces the trial-and-error process common with hand-carving, saving valuable time and improving reliability. These cutters are produced in a wide variety of diameters and are offered in grit sizes typically ranging from 260 mesh (coarse) for shaping, 600 mesh (medium) for refining, up to 1200 and 3000 mesh (fine) for pre-polishing. The choice of grit allows the faceter to progress efficiently from rough shaping to detail finishing.
Circle Cutters are also designed to operate at specific angles, typically between 60° and 90°, depending on the desired effect. A 60° angle is often used for deeper concave grooves with more pronounced optical play, while 90° angles are ideal for uniform circular cuts with sharp definition. The availability of multiple angle options makes these cutters highly adaptable to both artistic and technical faceting requirements.
By reducing material waste and streamlining the cutting process, Circle Cutters not only improve efficiency but also expand the artistic possibilities available to the faceter. They allow cutters to move seamlessly from standard designs into advanced fantasy faceting with confidence, knowing the tools will deliver precision and durability at every stage. Designed for compatibility with leading fantasy faceting machines, Circle Cutters are an essential addition for anyone looking to elevate their gemstone artistry. Whether in professional production, competition cutting, or creative exploration, these tools provide the reliability, control, and flexibility needed to bring imaginative gemstone designs to life.
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Provide uniform depth control for concave cuts and grooves
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Ensure high accuracy and repeatability across multiple stones
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Save significant time compared to hand-carving or non-specialized tools
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Available in a wide range of diameters, angles (commonly 60° and 90°), and grit sizes (260 to 3000 mesh)
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Constructed from sintered (metal bond) for long service life and durability
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Reduce material waste while expanding artistic design possibilities
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Fully compatible with leading fantasy faceting machines
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We have the largest variety of diamond tools available in stock for lapidary, precious, semi precious stone and gemstone industries. we regularly produce custom diamond tools to better fit customers specific needs & specifications. Just about any diamond tool can be designed and manufactured per customer drawing or specifications.
Experience Makes All The Differences
UKAM Industrial Superhard Tools is one of the companies behind the original THIN KERF Sintered (metal bond) diamond blades & drills for lapidary application. Producing blades sold under "private label" for a number of well known equipment manufacturers. Our proprietary diamond tool chemistry, precision manufacturing methods, modern quality control methods, allow us to control and regulate the dozens of variables that affect diamond tool life, quality of cut, and consistent performance. Discover why some of the Leading Fortune 500 companies, Industry, Military, Jewelry manufacturers, to Professional Lapidary Hobbyists around the world prefer SMART CUT® diamond tools.
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count on us to provide higher level of performance compared to what is typically available in the market. While standard tools for stone may be sufficient in many cases, they often fall short when dealing with tougher materials and challenging applications.
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SMART CUT® 010DME (SMCDU)
SMART CUT® 010DME Diamond Micro Drills represent a major advancement in precision micro-machining technology, specifically engineered to meet the challenges of drilling hard, brittle, and high-tech materials used across industries such as semiconductor, optics, advanced ceramics, aerospace, and medical device manufacturing.
These drills are widely used in electronics and semiconductor manufacturing for creating microscopic precision holes in wafers, essential for thermal management, electrical connectivity, and overall chip reliability. In optical engineering, they enable accurate hole placement in the assembly of lenses, mirrors, and optical components. In the medical field, they deliver consistent hole geometry and size control, which is vital for implant safety and precision assembly.
They are equally valuable in the aerospace and automotive industries, where components demand extremely tight tolerances and involve materials that are difficult to machine. The accuracy, stability, and repeatability of the SMART CUT® 010DME drills ensure defect-free holes in these critical applications, preventing system failures due to dimensional deviations.
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Micro Drills
SMART CUT® CVD diamond micro drills are used for drilling micro holes in large variety of hard and brittle materials such as sapphire, high density ceramics, micro-circuit substrates, glass, silicon, various wafers, substrates, tubes etc We offer large variety of standard stock & custom micro drills from 0.05mm diameter to 6mm. with 3mm and 3.2mm shanks, and various heald lengths from 0.5mm and up, and flute specifications.PCD (Polycrystalline) Micro Drills
Diamond Micro Drills
SMART CUT® PCD (Polycrystalline Diamond) Micro Drills are precision-engineered tools designed for applications that demand exceptional hardness, wear resistance, and dimensional accuracy. They are available starting from 0.4 mm in diameter, with a wide selection of head lengths and standard shank diameters of 3 mm and 3.2 mm. Each drill features a sintered polycrystalline diamond tip bonded to a carbide or tungsten substrate, providing superior rigidity, heat resistance, and extended tool life. These micro drills are widely used in the semiconductor, electronics, EDM electrode manufacturing, and die and mold industries. In semiconductor production, they are used for machining monocrystalline silicon, inspection and cleaning jigs, and precision fixture fabrication. In EDM electrode manufacturing, they are ideal for drilling graphite electrodes and other hard-to-machine materials that quickly wear down conventional tools.SMART CUT® Diamond & CBN Micro Drills, Sintered (Metal Bond)
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SMART CUT® 005DME MCDU
SMART CUT® 005DME Diamond Micro Drills represent a major advancement in precision micro-machining technology, specifically engineered to meet the challenges of drilling hard, brittle, and high-tech materials used across industries such as semiconductor, optics, advanced ceramics, aerospace, and medical device manufacturing.
These drills are widely used in electronics and semiconductor manufacturing for creating microscopic precision holes in wafers, essential for thermal management, electrical connectivity, and overall chip reliability. In optical engineering, they enable accurate hole placement in the assembly of lenses, mirrors, and optical components. In the medical field, they deliver consistent hole geometry and size control, which is vital for implant safety and precision assembly.
They are equally valuable in the aerospace and automotive industries, where components demand extremely tight tolerances and involve materials that are difficult to machine. The accuracy, stability, and repeatability of the SMART CUT® 005DME drills ensure defect-free holes in these critical applications, preventing system failures due to dimensional deviations.
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