PD1/PD2Non-ferrous material machining ｜ PCD grades for Swiss CNC lathes

High speed, high efficiency machining

Faster speed capabilities compared to carbide inserts

Optimum machining efficiency for non-ferrous materials
PCD demonstrates excellent durability with sharp cutting edge and increased chipping resistance

Product video

Features

  • The hardest fine grain diamond inserts
  • Durable insert edge during high speed machining
  • Ground chipbreakers provide excellent chip control

Tooling application

Non-ferrous machining such as aluminum, brass, resin, copper, carbon, ceramics
Front turning / Back turning / Grooving

PD1/PD2 comparison chart

3D chipbreaker selection exhibiting increased sharpness and excellent adhesion resistance

  • Curls and controls chips with high rake
  • Finishing DOC of 0.5mm

Case study

Spool
Material :
A6063
Cutting speed :
200 m/min
Feed :
0.06 mm/rev
Operation type :
Continuous pass
Coolant :
WET
PD1

10,000 pcs / corner
Competitor's brazed carbide insert
1,000 pcs / corner

PD1 shortened cycle time on this single pass operation and performed well with no issue of BUE resulting in a good surface finish.

Spool
Material :
A6061
Cutting speed :
170 m/min
Feed :
0.06 mm/rev
DOC :
0.15 mm
Coolant :
WET
PD2

10,000 pcs / corner
Competitor’s PVD

5,000 pcs / corner

PD2 doubled the productivity with its superior wear resistance compared to the competitor's PCD.

Tool lineup

Please check product catalog for tooling lineup

Contact us now

Back to the list

Other recommended products

Useful information