The use of Diamond in cutting tools dates back to 350 BC but its application on a wider scale is quite recent. France in 1885 gave us the first diamond circular saw blades that were used to cut stones. It is the strongest and the hardest substance on the earth with the highest thermal conductivity at room temperature and a low-friction surface. In addition, it has excellent optical transparency. Thus, the versatility of diamonds is unmatched.
Though diamond is one of the most expensive materials it is utilized in various industrial applications. This is because the use of diamond proves to be cost-effective in many industrial processes. Diamond tools cut faster and they last longer. Thus, diamonds that are not used for making gems due to their color, clarity, size, or shape are used as abrasive and are commonly known as industrial diamonds.
The earlier tools used carbonades to make blades to cut limestones and marbles. Globalization, changes in technology, chances of availability, and others aspects contribute to the expansion of the diamond tool industry enforced. To get a diamond tool, it is important that it exhibits excellent cutting performance, the synthetic arrangement, molecule size, pressing qualities of the matrix powder, and above all has lasting tool life. For this, the selection of materials is crucial. Till recent years, cobalt and cobalt-based matrix powder are the most valued metal matrix. But the sharp rise in the price of cobalt has forced researchers to search for cheaper matrix materials.
Industrial Metal Powder (I) Pvt Ltd located in Pune has come up with the solution by manufacturing world-class pre-alloyed powders that are proving quite valuable for the diamond tool industry.
Prealloyed Powder is the new formula for diamond cutting tools
The first finely dispersed, pre-alloyed iron-based and copper-based powders were launched in 1997. Since then a number of pre-alloyed powders have come into the market that has relatively acceptable physical and chemical properties such as homogeneity, strong diamond retention properties, and help to control temperature. These alloyed powders are also cheaper than cobalt and its alloys hence people are readily opting for these powders as the best alternative.
IMP produces iron-based pre-alloyed powders of customized specifications. Our pre-alloyed powders come under the brand IMPALLOY. They show excellent features that go in the making of the diamond tools. We also have options of pre-alloyed powder that have cobalt and nickel-free matrix that works on all types of stones.
IMP is a renowned name in iron and alloy powders manufacturing worldwide. It has knowledge of the requirements of the national and international diamond tool industry and is capable of fulfilling its needs. Throughout the world, diamond tool manufacturers have recognized our customized iron and alloyed powders as versatile and adaptable to their manufacturing techniques. These are used in making such as gang saw, wire beads, circular saw segments, polishing tools, and concrete tools. And most of all, we have a team engaged in designing and manufacturing matrix powders that could be used in various tool applications and fabrication methods.
IMP is a preferred source of pre-alloyed powders for diamond tooling.
- IMP manufactures IMPALLOY that is now a readily accepted brand of the metal matrix in diamond cutting tools.
- Our state-of-art infrastructure has the capacity to produce high-quality pre-alloyed powders in bulk to meet the growing demand of the diamond tool industry.
- We have in-house the best testing lab that checks the purity of the raw materials as well as the finished products.
- At IMP, batch to batch consistency for IMPALLOY powders is maintained. We also maintain proper documentation and systems.
- Our powders are certified and world recognised.
- IMPALLOY powders are relatively cheaper and high in performance.
Conclusion
Pre-alloyed powders are being employed in various industrial applications because of their physical and chemical properties along with their high-performing ability. Diamond cutting tools it is replacing expensive and toxic cobalt and hence its demand is continuously rising. IMP with its IMPALLOY caters to fulfill the demand of our domestic as well as foreign customers. Our customers trust us for our customized and quick services and high-quality products. Visit us to know more.
