KC SYNTHETIC MONOCRYSTALLINE DIAMOND POWDER

The supplier to KellerCo Optik & Electronik is also the Sizer of the Synthetic Monocrystalline Diamonds (MCD) and is ISO90001:2000 certified. A very strict process control in their plant, guarantees consistent premium quality of the synthetic diamond powder. With MCD there are two types; resin and metal bond, indicating two kinds of hardness of the diamond along with assorted sizes including mesh sires all complying with the US Bureau of Standards.

MCD gives sharp edges ensuring clean and efficient cutting action. PCD particles are angular, blocky shaped grains providing numerous cutting faces, yielding less deformation resulting in a superior surface finish.

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KC SYNTHETIC POLYCRYSTALLINE DIAMOND POWDER

The Synthetic Polycrystalline Diamond (PCD) powder is produced by an explosion process that changes the composition of graphite into a diamond. The process creates a PCD which in tum consists of thousands or more crystallites bonded together.

The PCDs are unique. They are self-sharpening. A polycrystalline structure creates constantly new sharp edges by releasing the outer layer of dull micro single polycrystalline grain. These unique properties of the PCD allow faster lapping and polishing results in a smoother, scratch-free surface.

ADVANTAGES of PCD

• High removal rates.
• High quality finish reducing subsurface damage from micro crystals.
• Lower diamond cost by repeatedly using the same diamonds for a wider surface finish. For example: a I 0µ diamond particle will wear down and break into smaller units decreasing in size to about Iµ allowing completion of the polishing cycle.

EXAMPLE of APPLICATIONS

• Lapping and polishing of hard metals, their alloys, ceramics etc.
• Sapphire polishing.
• Gemstone polishing including diamond.
• Lapping and polishing of ferrites, silicon and selected infrared crystals.

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KC-DFC (Diamond Form Casting)

WHAT IS KC-DFC? It is an extraordinary abrasive product which combines the qualities of diamonds in a thin flexible metal matrix.

• 1. KC-DFC contains abrasive throughout its thickness and is capable of cutting on all surfaces including the edges.
• 2. KC-DFC is MOLDED, not electroplated, therefore its cutting characteristics are comparabie to a conventional metal bonded tool.
• 3. The manufacturing process used in making the KC-DFC results in a more homogenous, dense and completely alloyed product. The benefits are greater diamond retention, excellent uniformity and repeatability.
• 4. KC-DFC matrix is a copper alloy with distinctive qualities of a brass sheet or foil.
• 5. KC-DFC can be cut, punched, bent, formed, soldered, brazed and glued. The benefit is practically any metal working operation may be performed to fabricate a useful product.

KC-DFC APPLICATIONS

• LAPPING - KC-DFC may be used on glass, ceramics, carbides and other hard materials.
• TOOLS - KC-DFC can be cut into various shapes such as: strips, triangles, and dots and attached to metal or plastic forms to make flat or curved laps.
• SAWING OR SLOTTING - KC-DFC can be cut into circular form, mounted between flanges resulting in a thin cut-off or sloffing saw blade. Uniform thickness and excellent diamond retention result in precision cuts.
• CORE DRILLS - KC-DFC can be cut into strips and rolled into tubular shapes. The result is an inexpensive and highly effective ring tool or core drill.

WORKING WITH KC-DFC

• CUTTING - Thicknesses .015" and under can be cut with scissors, over .015" requires metal cutting tools.
• FORMING - KC-DFC can be formed easily using ordinary metal forming or hand tools. Cut sections which are distorted or have burrs can be flattened or burrs removed by pressing between flat plates. Contoured forms are done by pressing the KC-DFC between male and female forms. Forming tubular sections for core drills may be rolled on a mandrel of the correct size. Brazing the joint is recommended on larger sizes.
• JOINING - Conventional soldering or brazing. The brazing alloy should have a flow point of 1400' or less. Loctite #324 adhesive is best.