Carmex diamond PCD, CVD-T, and PCBN turning inserts Carmex Precision Tools, Ltd., has recently introduced new diamond turning inserts designed to enable customers to achieve higher productivity and greater efficiency in machining hard materials faster and more effectively than grinding or ceramics.

The diamond PCD inserts excel in the machining of non-ferrous materials, including high Si Aluminum, copper and brass alloys, magnesium, carbon fiber reinforced plastics, and composites.

CVD is designed for machining aluminum and magnesium alloys, high-silicon aluminum, precious metal alloys, plastics with abrasive fillers, tungsten carbide, and ceramic green compacts. An advanced chip breaker reduces heat generation and energy consumption.

The diamond PCBN inserts deliver high-precision performance and excellent surface finish in materials including hardened and heat-treated steels up to 72 HRc, high speed steel (HSS), high alloyed steels hardened to 45 HRc and higher, super Ni based alloys, grey cast iron, ductile, and graphite.

Available in both one and two cutting edge configurations, Carmex diamond inserts deliver both higher performance and longer tool life.

Jim White, National Sales Manager for Carmex USA, comments, "The many advantages of diamond tooling have resulted in its increasing popularity throughout industry. Our PCD, CVD-T and PCBN inserts deliver high material removal rates, superior surface finish, and longer tool life in abrasive materials, such as composites."