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In 1998 UKAM Industrial Superhard Tools, Division of LEL Diamond Tools International, Inc. Developed a solution to this problem. A new breakthrough called “SMART CUT technology” in manufacturing precision diamond tools.  SMART CUT will greatly improve your diamond tool cutting, drilling, grinding, and lapping efficiency SMART CUT™ is an ADVANCED technology that redefines the standard in manufacturing diamond tools. Utilizing this technology a diamond tool manufacturer is capable of orienting diamonds inside matrix so that every diamond is better able to participate in cutting or drilling action. SMART CUT™ open bond design makes sure every diamond is in the right place and at the right time, working where you need it most. You get maximum use of diamond and bond.

This technology makes diamond concentration almost irrelevant. What most  diamond tool  manufacturers used to do, and still do today is  place diamonds inside the metal matrix, with no control over diamond distribution. The problem with this  approach is inconsistent diamond tool performance. Only about 40% of these diamonds are able to participate in diamond machining action. The rest fall out, become dull, or disintegrate before they have a chance of being used. This factor causes the following problems:

Problems with Conventional Diamond Tools

The distribution between each Diamond or CBN particles determines the work load each diamond will perform. Improper distribution of diamond or CBN particles typically leads to premature failure of diamond particles or bond structure. If diamond or CBN particles are too close to one another, some of these particles are redundant and provide little or no  assistance in cutting, drilling, grinding, or lapping. Excess diamonds particles increase the cost of manufacturing diamond tools, due to high cost diamond and CBN powder.

Yet have no effect in increasing performance. In fact  excess and non performing diamond or CBN particles reduce the diamond tools overall performance and efficiency by blocking up the passage of debris from material being machined. In many cases these excessive diamond particles play a major rule in decreasing the useful life of your diamond tool. Conventional diamond tools have been suffering from these type of problems and inefficiencies for over 50 years.

Inconsistent  Machining  Speed  &  Excessive Tool Dressing

After  a  few  dozen  uses  a conventional diamond tool,  and its  speed  gradually  begins  to  slow  down. You  will notice  excessively  longer  machining  speeds,  and equipment  motor  bug  downs. And  since only  a  few  diamonds  participate  in  the  machining action,  you  may  find  your self  applying  an increasing  amount  pressure  just  to  machine  the  same  amount  of  material. Without properly  orienting  the  diamonds,  conventional  diamond tools  quickly  become  dull,  out of round. With   further  machining  requiring  constant  tool  dressing,  in  order  to  expose  new  diamonds.

Excessive Heat Generation & Loss of  straight cutting capability

Constant diamond tool dressing and pressure put forth on material, causes the tool to overheat and loose its tension. The user may find themselves using excessive force and pressure just to machine a small amount of material.

SMART CUT™ technology allows the diamond tool manufacturer to control diamond spacing. Hence improving performance of every diamond particle. This Reduces the need for high diamond concentration used today in conventional diamond tools. Every  Diamond  in  a  SMART  CUT product  works  like  a  small  horse. Unlike  many  other  bond designs,  the SMART CUT  begins  to  work  from  the  first  cut,  and  remains  to  work  at  the  same level  of  consistent performance  until  you  take  your  last  cut. This  unique  open  bond  design insures  you  get  the  maximum  usage  of  diamond  and  bond  every  time   you  use  a  SMART  CUT product.

Diamonds Working for you
SMART  CUT  open  bond   is  designed  to  keep  diamonds  working  at  their  maximum  potential. SMART  CUT diamond  bond  undergoes  regular  renewal,  making  sure  all  diamonds  are constantly  under  maximum  exposure  to  materials  being  worked  on.

Some of the advantages include:

·         More Consistent & Uniform Overall Performance

·         Minimal Chipping

·         Faster Machining Action

·         Minimal Machining Noise

·         Minimal Loss of Material

·         Minimal Tool Dressing / Diamond Rexposure

·         Easier to Use

HOW SMART CUT WORKS?

Figure # 1

The sharpest and finest quality Synthetic DeBeers diamonds that go into a SMART CUT™ Diamond Bond. Immediately penetrate into the material , grinding and polishing as they cut.  

Figure # 2

Diamonds are activated only at the exposed layer. As diamond layer begins to wear out, diamonds in the new layer are immediately activated, substituting the already used up diamond layer. The SMART CUT™ Diamond Bond makes sure every diamond is in the right place and at the right time, working where you need it most.

Figure # 3

The newly exposed diamonds don’t effect diamonds working already inside the material. Unlike many other diamond bonds, diamond in a SMART CUT™ remain sharp and grow sharper with each cut. Prolonging product life and consistent performance

Figure # 4

This advanced formulated open bond design insures minimal chipping, fast cut, constant speed of cut, minimal cutting noise, and most important of all minimum loss of precious material.

UKAM Industrial Superhard Tools   Division of LEL Diamond Tools International, Inc.

25345 Avenue Stanford, Unit 211  Valencia, CA 91355  Phone: (661) 257-2288  Fax: (661) 257-3833

e-mail: lel@ukam.com