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Can I expect longer tool life than carbide with diamond and, if so, how much longer?

April 26, 2017Carbide diamond expect life longer Tool

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Can I expect longer tool life than carbide with diamond and, if so, how much longer?

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Yes, you can. How much longer depends a great deal on the application. In very abrasive metals such as 390 aluminum a 10x life increase in not uncommon. In graphite, lifetime increases between 30x and 50x are common. In glass fiber filled materials 30x is common.