What Is a Diamond Cutting Tool?
A diamond cutting tool is a tool that uses diamonds on its cutting edge.
Cutting is performed as the cutting edge comes into contact with the target object, shaving away material. Diamond cutting tools find widespread applications in various fields such as gemstone processing, ceramic processing, glass processing, stone processing, and non-ferrous metal processing. Structurally, these tools use a substrate to hold the diamond cutting edge, with materials like steel or ceramics commonly used for the substrate.
A distinctive feature is the high hardness of diamond cutting tools. By utilizing diamonds, the hardest naturally occurring substance, these tools exhibit excellent cutting performance and high thermal conductivity.
Due to the brittle nature of the diamond cutting edge, precautions must be taken to avoid impacts, and attention is needed to prevent excessive heat buildup, as diamonds are susceptible to heat.