Powder Metallurgy Diamond Tools (Hardcover)

Historical development of diamond tools Classification of diamond tools Loose diamond abrasives Single-crystal diamond Bonded diamond grits and powders Polycrystalline diamond (PCD) CVD diamond Machining with diamonds - theoretical model Circular sawing Frame sawing Wire sawing Core drilling; Concluding remarks Diamond tool design and composition The effect of tool design on its performance Metal matrix selection Cobalt powders Cobalt substitutes Other matrix powders Diamond grit selection Coated grits Diamond tool fabrication Powder metallurgy Matrix powder preparation Matrix-diamond mixture preparation Cold pressing Hot pressing Sintering Hot isostatic pressing Infiltration Other consolidation routes Deburring Quality control Finishing operations Radius grinding Brazing/laser welding Truing and dressing Tensioning Wire saw assembly Microstructure of the matrix Processing to near full density Grain size Recovery and recrystallisation Phase composition Mechanical properties of the matrix Hardness Yield strength; Bending strength Impact strength Wear properties of the matrix Resistance to abrasive wear Two-body abrasive wear Three-body abrasive wear Resistance to erosive wear The role of diamond Main application areas and operating guidelines for diamond impregnated tools Sawing Core drilling Grinding and polishing