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PD1/PD2

Non-ferrous material machining | PCD grades for Swiss CNC lathes

High-Speed PCD Inserts for Superior Non-Ferrous Machining Efficiency
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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
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 .020” DOC
Spool
Material :
A6063
Cutting speed :
200 m/min 660 SFM
Feed :
0.06 mm/rev .002 IPR
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 570 SFM
Feed :
0.06 mm/rev .002 IPR
DOC :
0.15 mm .006 inch
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.

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