PCD CUTTING INSERTS
PCD inserts for aluminum and non-ferrous machining
PCD cutting inserts with multiple shapes and chipbreaker-style edge options for suitable aluminum, copper, wood-based and other abrasive non-ferrous workpieces. Insert geometry and edge preparation are confirmed against the application before production.
Product overview
These PCD inserts are intended for production machining where abrasion resistance, edge consistency and stable surface finish are important. The supplied material shows several insert forms and cutting-edge layouts; the final insert code, PCD grade, tolerance and chip-control geometry must be matched to the toolholder and workpiece.
Application review points
- Workpiece material, alloy and hardness
- Insert designation and matching toolholder
- Continuous or interrupted cutting conditions
- Cutting speed, feed and depth of cut
- Required chip control and edge preparation
- Surface-finish, dimensional and tool-life targets
Specification confirmation
| Item | Application direction |
|---|---|
| Tool material | PCD-tipped cutting insert |
| Workpiece fit | Suitable aluminum alloys, copper alloys, wood-based materials and other reviewed non-ferrous or abrasive materials |
| Insert form | Multiple shapes shown; final designation and dimensions confirmed before production |
| Chip control | Chipbreaker-style edge designs are available; actual geometry is application dependent |
| Operation | Turning and other reviewed CNC machining operations |
| Order information | Insert code, toolholder, workpiece, cutting data, tolerance, finish and tool-life target |
Typical applications
Aluminum alloys
Production turning where stable edge life and surface quality are required.
Copper alloys
Precision machining of suitable copper and non-ferrous components.
Wood-based materials
Wear-resistant cutting of suitable wood products and abrasive composite materials.
Frequently asked questions
What materials are PCD inserts best suited to?
PCD is commonly considered for aluminum and copper alloys, graphite, wood-based products and suitable abrasive composites. The exact grade and edge geometry should be confirmed for the application.
Are PCD inserts recommended for hardened steel?
Generally no. PCBN is normally evaluated for hardened ferrous materials, while PCD is primarily selected for non-ferrous and abrasive non-metallic materials.
What information is needed for quotation?
Please provide the insert designation or drawing, toolholder, workpiece material, operation, cutting data, tolerance, surface finish and expected order quantity.
Information needed for tool selection
Precision cutting tools should be quoted against the complete machining application. Supplying the following information reduces the risk of an unsuitable grade, edge preparation or tool geometry.
- Workpiece material, grade and hardness
- Turning, milling, drilling, reaming or form-cutting operation
- Machine model, spindle interface and tool-holder details
- Tool drawing, insert designation or required dimensions and tolerances
- Cutting speed, feed, depth of cut and interrupted-cut conditions
- Dry, air-blast or coolant machining
- Target surface finish, tool life and annual quantity