Features of electroplated tools

Electroplated tools

These tools are made by affixing diamond (CBN) grains as a single layer onto the metal core by electroplating.

High efficiency

A very good cut means that these tools can handle difficult-to-work materials such as ceramics, tungsten carbides and hardened steel efficiently and with a high degree of accuracy.

＜Processing Examples＞

Processing of ceramics by machining center

Whole form processing

Intricately shaped tools can be produced, allowing the shape of the tool to be directly transcribed to the work piece.

＜Processing Examples＞

Re-electroplating

Reusable metal cores are economical and environmentally friendly

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After

Abrasive grain types and work materials

●Diamond

Diamonds are the hardest material, making them perfect for the processing of difficult-to-work materials such as tungsten carbides and ceramics.

Knoop hardness [kg/l]	Heatproof temperature [C]	Merit	Demerit	Work Materials
8000	800	Because it is very hard, it is suitable for the processing of difficult-to-work materials such as tungsten carbides and ceramics.	Because it is sensitive to heat, it cannot be used for dry grinding. As the carbon causes chemical reactions, it is not suitable for processing steels.	Tungsten carbide Ceramics / cermet Stone / grass Silicon Magnet / carbon

●CBN (Cubic boron nitride)

This is the second hardest material after diamonds, making it perfect for the processing of hardened steel.

Knoop hardness [kg/l]	Heatproof temperature [C]	Merit	Demerit	Work Materials
4500	1400	Because it is resistant to heat, it can be used for both dry and wet grinding. Because it does not contain carbon as component, it is suitable for the processing of steel.	Because it is not as hard as diamonds, it is not as suitable for the processing of difficult-to-work material such as tungsten carbides and ceramics	Steel SKH SKD SKS SUS