Diamond impregnated tools consist of randomly dispersed, randomly oriented diamond crystals embedded in a metal matrix or bond. The major production route for all metal bonded diamond tools involves powder processing: mixing of the diamond and metal powders followed by cold pressing then hot pressing or sintering. An overview is given of the important process variables and their effect on tool performance, and the main industrial applications are briefly described.
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