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Polycrystalline Diamond (PCD Blanks)

The indab-PCD range of Polycrystalline Diamond includes a wide range of PCD variants offering something for every application.

Our PCD (Polycrystalline Diamond on a WC Substrate) materials have been developed to offer  the ultimate material for each application giving diamond tool manufacturers the options needed to meet the demands of their customers. As a long-term supplier of PCD-Diamond, we have a good understanding of what our customers need.

Catalogue Request

To request a copy of our PCD catalogue, please click here and type ‘PCD’ in the relevant box using our contact form.

PCD Blanks (Polycrystalline Diamond)

Our PCD Diamond Discs / blanks are available in a wide variety of size configurations depending on your requirements. We have several diameters in our range going up to a maximum of Ø62mm and thicknesses ranging from 1.6mm up to 8.0mm.

We have several different PCD types and grades available as follows:

PCD Polycrystalline Diamond Blank for diamond tools

Diameters up to Ø75mm

PCD Polycrystalline Diamond Types

  • DS – Regular PCD
  • DT – Extra Tough PCD
  • DH – Ultra Hard PCD
  • DF – Fine Sub-Micron

PCD Polycrystalline Diamond Grades

  • <1µm (DF only)
  • 2-4µm
  • 8-10µm
  • 20-35µm

PCD Layer Thickness:

  • 0.35mm
  • 0.50mm
  • 1.0 – 3.0mm custom

PCD Total Thickness:

1.0mm to 8.0mm

PCD Diamond Blanks – Wear Parts + Thick Layer

Our wear part PCD has been designed specifically for wear parts however it is also being used in certain cutting tool applications due to the thicker PCD layer available in this material.  With a lower diamond content and special matrix the material is easy to grind yet it is tough enough to make a high quality wear part that can be re-ground if necessary.

Polycrystalline Diamond PCD Wear Part Grade, PDC Cutter

PCD Polycrystalline Diamond Types

  • IA-WP
  • IA-WP80

PCD Polycrystalline Diamond Grades

  • 8-10µm
  • 20-35µm

PCD Layer Thickness:

  • 1.0mm
  • 1.5mm
  • 2.0mm
  • 3.0mm

Total Thickness:

  • 3.2mm
  • 4.0mm
  • 5.0mm
  • 6.0mm
  • 7.0mm
  • 8.0mm

PCD Blanks – Drill Tips

Our PCD Drill Tip material (Commonly referred to as Sandwich PCD)  is one material developed due to new demands and has a layer of PCD in-between two layers of carbide allowing the material to be cut into small segments. These can then be inserted into the tip of the drill for easy grinding and faster production times.

With the development of new composite materials for industries such as aerospace, new challenges are being faced in how to machine these materials.  The simple operation of drilling holes is one area that has required further material development.

PCD Diamond Drill Tips Sandwich Type Polycrystalline Diamond

PCD Polycrystalline Diamond Type

DS – Regular PCD

DT – Extra Tough PCD

DH – Ultra Hard PCD

PCD Polycrystalline Diamond Grades

  • 2-4µm (DS / DT only)
  • 8-10µm (DS / DH only)
  • 20-35µm (DT / DH only)

 

Thickness – Total | PCD Layer:

  • 1.0mm  |  0.4mm Layer (DS 8-10µm only)
  • 1.5mm  |  0.5mm Layer
  • 2.0mm  |  0.8mm Layer
  • 2.5mm  |  1.0mm Layer

Special Orders + EDM Services

It is possible for us to offer special dimensions subject to feasibility within the production processes.  We can also supply pre-cut segments from a standard size selection or alternatively to drawing if you have special requirements.

Working with our PCD

All of our Polycrystalline Diamond can be cut using  Wire EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) technology.  Cutting rates and required settings will naturally be different for each type of PCD due to the varying diamond content.

Fine edge finishing is also achievable with the correct grinding wheel combination.

Still have questions?

If you haven’t found the information you were looking for or if you have any further questions then please contact us and we will do our best to help with your enquiry.