Diamond Tool Specification
How to Choose Diamond Grit and Bond
Grit and bond cannot be selected in isolation. They work together with diamond concentration, tool geometry, material, machine and operating condition.Diamond Grit
Grit size influences cutting action and surface result.
Coarser diamond is generally considered when aggressive removal and chip space are important. Finer diamond is generally considered when edge quality or surface finish matters. The correct range still depends on material and process.Bond System
The bond controls how diamond is held and renewed.
Bond behavior affects diamond retention, exposure, wear and heat. Vacuum brazed, electroplated and sintered systems behave differently, while bond formulation within sintered tools can be matched to the workpiece and operating condition.Application Starts
Choose grit and bond from the actual operation, then refine by test result.
OperationPrimary RequirementSystem to ReviewUseful InputRelated Product
Cutting hard brittle materialCut quality and cutting rateGrit, kerf, working edgeMaterial thickness and machineDiamond saw blades
Core drillingHole quality and heat controlGrit, working length, coolingHole size and depthDiamond core drill bits
Grinding and profilingRemoval, finish and profileGrit, bond and geometryStarting surface and target finishDiamond grinding wheels
Trade-Offs
Balance removal, finish and working life.
Goal
Possible Direction
Risk to Check
Machine Input
Result Input
Faster removal
More aggressive system
Edge / heat
Power / speed
Removal rate
Cleaner finish
Finer working action
Loading / speed
Feed / cooling
Finish target
Longer life
Retention / bond review
Cutting efficiency
Stability
Wear pattern
Custom profile
Geometry + diamond system
Access / tolerance
Connection
Drawing
RFQ Checklist
Send performance data, not only a grit number.
Provide material, operation, machine, speed, feed, cooling, tool dimensions, current grit and bond when known, removal rate, finish, wear pattern, expected life and improvement target.Specification Review