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PolycrystallineDiamond Tool Materials (PCD)Coupled WithImproved MachineTools ProvideEnormous IndustryBenefits

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COVER PHOTOPhoto courtesy of West Ohio Tool Companyshows a PCD drill being eroded to within 3

micron tolerances on a Walter HelitronicPower Diamond Machine. All fluting, gashingand edge preparation is done in one setup

by utilizing a combination of grinding wheelsand rotary electrodes. The electrode pictured

is a 75/25 tungsten copper wheel whichprovides the optimum material removal rateswhile ensuring the sharpness required on the

cutting edge for superior tool life.

Advanced Superabrasives® Trudress Pro................................................................................ 11American Superabrasives Corp. ............................................................................................ 27Apogee Precision Parts ............................................................................................................. 9Bogimac NV-SA ....................................................................................................................... 18Cemecon AG............................................................................................................................. 23Conicity Technologies ............................................................................................................. 11CR Gems Superabrasives Co., Ltd. ...................................................................................... 17Crystallume Engineered Diamond Products ........................................................................ 8Element Six US Corporation ............................................................................................ OBCEngis Corporation .................................................................................................................. 30The Grinding Doc ................................................................................................................ 25ILJIN USA, Inc. ...................................................................................................................... 15Industrial Diamond Trading Corporation ....................................................................... 22Lands Superabrasives ............................................................................................................... 5Niabraze ................................................................................................................................... 16SME Education Foundation’s Prime® Initiative................................................................... 21Standard Die & Fabricating Inc. ........................................................................................ IBCTrigon Technologies................................................................................................................ 26Worldwide Superabrasives LLC ............................................................................................... 7Zhongnan Diamond Co., Ltd. ............................................................................................. IFC

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FINER POINTS is the longest running publication devoted exclusively to the understanding, selection andapplication of diamond, cubic boron nitride and related materials. It is edited for recipients who are involved in someway with these “superabrasives”, either as providers of the materials, producers of products containing the materialsor users of these products (e.g., grinding wheels, dressing tools, drill bits, saw blades, sawing wires, cutting tools,polishing compounds, CVD film products, etc.).

A Finer Point of View... Industrial DiamondAssociation ofAmerica, Inc.

PRESIDENTBen WilliamsFACT USA

VICE PRESIDENTEd FrancisCrystallume Engineered Diamond Products

SECRETARY/TREASURERShane HollenbaughYG-1 USA

PAST PRESIDENTKeith RecklingNational Research Company

BOARD OF DIRECTORS (term)Radu Coman Ph.D. (16-18)3M Abrasives Systems Div. – PrecisionGrinding and FinishingMatt Collier (15-17)Element Six US CorporationEric P. Bieberich (16-18)Fort Wayne Wire Die, Inc.David Spelbrink (15-17)Lieber & Solow Lands DivisionKevin Stiles (15-17)Radiac Abrasives, A Tyrolit CompanyScott Ries (16-18)West Ohio Tool Company

Aaron Nolan (15-17)Worldwide Superabrasives, Solids Division

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORMr. Terry M. KaneIndustrial Diamond Associationof America, Inc.P.O. Box 29460 • Columbus, Ohio 43229Phone: 614-797-2265FAX: 614-797-2264Email: [email protected]

BUSINESS MANAGERKathryn A. KaneIndustrial Diamond Associationof America, Inc.P.O. Box 29460 • Columbus, Ohio 43229Phone: 614-797-2265FAX: 614-797-2264Email: [email protected]

Website: www.superabrasives.org

FINER POINTS is the official publication of theIndustrial Diamond Association of America, Inc. and ispublished fours times a year. Contributions arewelcomed but the Editor reserves the right to accept orreject any material deemed inappropriate forpublication. All by-lined articles published in thismagazine represent solely the individual opinions of thewriters and not necessarily those of the IndustrialDiamond Association. Executive and Editorial Offices:Finer Points, P.O. Box 29460, Columbus, Ohio 43229,(614) 797-2265. Editor and Advertising, Terry Kane.Advertising rates and deadlines available upon request.Copyright Industrial Diamond Association of America.Material in FINER POINTS may not be reproduced inany form without express written consent.

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As a first order of business I wouldlike to thank my predecessor, nowPast President Keith Reckling for hisservice over the years, during histenure Keith did an excellent job ofkeeping the Board and the IndustrialDiamond Association of America(IDA) focused and moving in apositive direction while ushering inmodern changes and usefulcollaborations.

I often wonder if recipients of FinerPoints magazine, published by theIDA, actually read the ‘Point ofView’ as expressed by the standingPresident in the opening pages ofthe magazine. I can honestly admitthat I have likely only read half ofthem over the years. Therefore, as anexperiment in order to gauge truereadership I am offering an all-expense paid holiday to the RoyalGrand Regency Resort and Spa,located in Aleppo Syria, to the first50 people who contact me andcorrectly identify what the acronymIDA stands for! Just kidding ofcourse, but on a more serious note, Iwould like to inform our IDAmembers and Finer Points readersabout a special event that takesplace in my town. For the past 15years, on the first weekend in Junein Brattleboro, Vermont the Strollingof the Heifers occurs. It and hasbeen described as where Mardi Grasmeets the Running of the Bulls. Itincludes a unique Main streetparade, which is a celebration offarmers and a plethora of localsocial organizations and businesses.Over the years it has expanded to afull weekend of events and activities.(Google it!)

It is many things to many people,but at is core it is truly a communityevent that garners the enthusiasticparticipation of most members ofour community and receives supportfrom hundreds of volunteers.

In the words of one organizer andmajor sponsor; “Over the years,Strolling of the Heifers has becomemore than an annual parade andcelebration, it has become a realmovement in Vermont’s farm andfood business that encourages localentrepreneurship, innovation,

sustainable living and the valuesthat create resilient communities” ...My point is that if one examines itin an unbiased, detached manner,the Strolling of the Heifers is notvery different from the IndustrialDiamond Association ... Parallelscan be drawn!

Both provide education, connection,collaboration, support, promotion,and opportunity. Both can and doachieve all of the things which keepthem pertinent and important intheir own community’s collectivegood will. The Stroll (as we call it) isnot unlike any other worthwhileorganization or association, forexample, the IDA, which reliesenormously upon the fullparticipation of the community, itsmembers and associates, issupported by a strong body ofvolunteers (IDA Board of Directors)and organized by a professional staffwho are all committed to promotingthe use of Superabrasives, growingthe industry, and sustaining theviability of that which affects ourindustrious, working lives.Personally, I would like to see moreof our Association Members, readersof this opinion piece and end usersbecome active participants andstrong supporters of our IDAorganization and reap the benefitsthat result.

Sincerely,

Ben Williams, IDA President 2016Industrial Diamond Association of America

PRESIDENTBen Williams


SME, as a nonprofit manufacturingassociation, works closely withmanufacturers to share knowledge,resources, trends and best practices thatgenerate solutions to meet industry needs –all to promote advanced manufacturingtechnology and the development of askilled workforce. More than 35 years ago,seeing a need for additional resources, theorganization created the SME EducationFoundation to serve the manufacturingindustry by inspiring, preparing andsupporting young men and women forsuccessful careers in manufacturing. Since1979 the Foundation has been buildingstudents’ awareness and interest in theindustry, while filling the much-neededtalent pipeline of manufacturing engineersand skilled technologists.Today, perhaps more than ever, U.S. manufacturers areexperiencing challenges in finding skilled workers to fill availableopenings. The industry is facing a trifecta of events that stands toonly increase the skills gap problem – advanced technologies, anaging workforce, and misperceptions about the manufacturingindustry. By 2025, an estimated 3.5 million manufacturing jobs areexpected to become available in the U.S.; however there could be apotential shortfall of two million skilled workers – includingmanufacturing engineers, machinists, welders, CNC programmers,and robotics technicians – unless action is taken to attract and trainthe future workforce.As technology advances, such as the increasing use of lasers in theprocessing of synthetic diamonds for tooling applications, it isbecoming increasingly difficult for manufacturers to find the workerswith the proper skills needed to compete in today’s advancedmanufacturing industry. Further exacerbating the talent shortage areseveral hundred thousand new positions that will be created due toeconomic expansion and an escalating number of baby boomerseligible for retirement. Within the next ten years, an estimated 2.7million manufacturing workers are forecasted to reach retirementage. All too often, young people are not aware the jobs andopportunities in manufacturing exist, or they lack information aboutthe training, skills, and resources available to secure thesepositions.One of the contributing factors to the lack of interest among youth inmanufacturing is the perceived image of the industry as beinglowtech, unskilled, dangerous and obsolete. In a recent SME survey,parents were asked to share their views related to careers inmanufacturing. Not too surprising, the results show that many

parents don’t necessarily have the most current information or anaccurate perspective of manufacturing and the availableopportunities. For instance, 20 percent of parents surveyed believemanufacturing facilities are outdated and dirty, and half of therespondents don’t perceive manufacturing as an exciting professionthat will challenge their children. Moreover, almost onequarter ofthose who participated in the national survey do not believe thatmanufacturing pays well enough to support a comfortable living.Here, perception does not equal reality. In the superabrasivesindustry, dirty and dangerous diamond mines have been all butreplaced by scientific labs and cleanroom manufacturing facilitiesturning out synthetic diamonds. Across the industry, manufacturingtoday represents hightech and innovative facilities with advancedtechnologies increasingly requiring workers with strong technicaltraining in math and science – as well as analytical and problem-solving skills.The industry is experiencing a digital revolution through the use ofmachinery systems that are interconnected through computernetworks that can control processes autonomously. Additionaltechnologies, such as 3D printing and robotics, are also fosteringthe demand for an advanced workforce to operate, design andmaintain complex equipment. To address this need for workers, theSME Education Foundation developed PRIME® – PartnershipResponse In Manufacturing Education – to help stimulate interest inmanufacturing and provide students with the opportunity to acquireadvanced manufacturing and STEM education with hands-ontraining, manufacturing industry credentials, and pathways tosuccessful careers.PRIME provides high school students with opportunities to pursuerewarding careers as engineers and technologists; this includes

Partnering To Shape The Next GenerationManufacturingWorkforce

Editor’sCommentaryIMTS is not a Machine Tool Show anymore, now it’s aManufacturing Technology Showand this may be a much betterdefining nomenclature. Truth betold, I have the best way todescribe IMTS ... It is anEDUCATION SHOWCASE! Foryears now we have heard that theworkforce in our industry is short-handed and getting more so asthe baby boomers have left or areleaving in droves ... The peopleto replace these artists andcraftsmen must come from theranks of young men and womennow in high school, college andtrade schools. IMTS showcasesthe latest technology for ourindustry and the young visitorsare getting a first-hand educationon not only the opportunities, butthe wonders and excitement ourindustry can offer. The SMEEducation Foundation PRIME®

Partnership has taken the lead intrying to fill the vacancies beingleft in our manufacturingworkforce and the IndustrialDiamond Association of Americais in full support of this endeavor.So, this year as we walk the hallsof IMTS let’s all get bettereducated and pass this learningon to the next generation in everyway as we become teachers and mentors!

By: BRIAN GLOWIAKDirector of the SME Education Foundation

Photos Courtesy of Precor


vocations involving mechatronics, welding, CNC programming,robotics, and much more. Through PRIME, high schools haveaccess to financial resources and real-life manufacturing curricula,teachers receive industry-relevant training, and students gainpractical experience using state-ofthe- art tools and equipmentdeployed within the industry. Additionally, students and teachershave opportunities to engage with manufacturing companies in theirlocal communities.The SME Education Foundation also provides opportunities forstudents – PRIME or otherwise – to receive scholarship awards tosupport their academic pursuits. PRIME’s success is due in part toits tailored and consultative approach to engaging with regionalmanufacturers to identify their current and future workforcedevelopment needs, and then working with local school districts todesign and implement customized educational programs to meetthese requirements.There are more than 185 manufacturing partners engaged in thePRIME network today, currently comprised of 38 schools in 22states and growing. More than 60 percent of these schools haveprecision machining and metal processing/fabrication programswith dedicated pathways geared to industry standards andcredentialing. And many of these programs are introducingstudents to the concepts and technology of superabrasives for thefirst time. PRIME exposes youth to the modern manufacturingenvironment and changes the image of manufacturing to one that is

engaging and full of exciting career opportunities. PRIME impactsover 7,500 students annually, with approximately 90 percent ofparticipating high school seniors either entering the manufacturingworkforce or pursuing postsecondary education in manufacturing orengineering fields of study.However, to keep up with the demand for future workers and tostrengthen PRIME’s impact on preparing students for successfulmanufacturing careers, the Foundation is working to expand thisnetwork by 100 additional schools over the next five years. With thesupport of corporate partners like Alcoa, Emerson, and Honda, theFoundation is creating the next generation of manufacturingengineers and technologists and championing one of the mostcritical elements for innovation success. Through PRIME, companiescan play an active role in the development of a trained futureworkforce specifically tailored to meet their needs.Partnering with PRIME not only benefits students, educators,schools, and communities, it also allows companies to fulfill two keybusiness objectives: achieve corporate citizenship goals and meetworkforce development needs. To ensure our manufacturing sectorremains robust and competitive requires a strong STEM-capableworkforce. Through PRIME we are making a positive impact inshaping America’s economic vitality in the 21st century. ●

To learn more about the SME Education Foundation and sponsoring a PRIME high school, visit smeef.org.

THE INDUSTRIAL DIAMOND ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (IDA)Presents

“BEST IN CLASS”Education Course

Superabrasive Materials, Principles & ApplicationsYG-1 America, Inc. Advanced Manufacturing Center

11001 Park Charlotte Boulevard • Charlotte, NC 28273 USAVISIT: WWW.SUPERABRASIVESEDUCATION.COM FOR COMPLETE DETAILS

NEW SUPERABRASIVE EDUCATION COURSETWO FULL DAYS November 16 & 17, 2016

ONE FULL DAY OF GRINDING • ONE FULL DAY MACHININGFEE: $525 USD - EARLY PAYMENT (BY OCTOBER 15, 2016): $475 USD

ATTENDEES MAY SELECT ONLY THE ONE DAY OF MACHINING OR GRINDING AT $275 – EARLY PAYMENT (BY OCTOBER 15, 2016): $250 USD

LIMITED SEATING, LAST COURSE WAS AT FULL CAPACITY, SO REGISTER EARLY TO GUARANTEE YOUR SPOT!

Classroom technical and instructional sessions will be highlighted by laboratory demonstrations and class interaction featuring:

● Truing & Dressing Applications ● Thermal Testing & Evaluations● Grinding Demonstrations and Surface Analysis ● And More!● Machining of Exotic Materials

OBJECTIVE"Superabrasive Materials Principles and Applications" is sponsored by the IDA and designedspecifically to educate on the use of industrial diamond, cubic boron nitride (cBN) materialsclassified as superabrasives. It is Non-commercial, unbiased and representative of acceptedprinciples and practices. Content will include a wide range of products and applications for theautomotive, aerospace, medical, electronics, optics and other industries using superabrasives.The attendee will be educated in the primary areas of grinding and machining with peripheralexplanation for other uses, such as non-abrasive applications.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?This Course will educate End Users processing materials made from difficult to machine and grindmaterials such as hardened steel, stainless steel, superalloys, titanium, high siliconaluminum, composites, ceramics, bi-metals, metal matrix composites, cermets, glass, andmore! It will also educate Machine Tool Builders, Abrasive suppliers, Raw Material Suppliers,Machine Operators, Wheel Makers, Tool Makers, Research Scientists, Academia, Engineers, SalesPersonnel or anyone wishing to learn more about superabrasives.


INSTRUCTORS ARE INDUSTRY EXPERTS WITH MANY YEARS COMBINED EXPERIENCE!

Each one has with “real world” knowledge of superabrasives, applications and characteristics. They have alreadyestablished manufacturing operations in aerospace, automotive and literally every other production operation aroundthe world. Now, you can learn what superabrasives are, where they are used and the characteristics and properties thataffect their performance in manufacturing operations. Do you want to understand wear mechanisms in machining andgrinding? What is friability? What is a rake angle? What affects chip formation? What crystal is used in a givenapplication? How does burn and thermal damage affect structural integrity of a part? What is residual stress in metalcomponents such as turbine engine fan blades? Why true & dress a wheel? What are the different coolant types anddelivery systems? What is edge prep on a cutting tool and why is it performed? What is the Modulus of Resistance andwhat abrasive performs best on a particular workpiece material and why? If you currently are using conventionalabrasives you will learn the advantages of superabrasives and how they can be applied to increase productivity,reduce scrap and improve the cost effectiveness in manufacturing operations.

World RenownedIndustry GrindingExpert JeffBadger, “TheGrinding Doc”will be a featuredpresenter.

Attila Szucs, President of Advanced Superabrasive, Inc., the Industry Leading Manufacturer of Truing & Dressing Machines will be instructing

on truing and dressing and providing live demonstrations.

William Shaffer, President of Conicity Technologies will be a main presenterdemonstrating proper edge preparation for polycrystalline cubic boron nitride

(PcBN) and polycrystalline diamond (PCD).

About the Grinding DocDr. Jeffrey Badger is an expert in the industrialprocess of grinding. He works independently as aconsultant, helping companies around the worldimprove their grinding operations andtroubleshooting grinding problems. He has workedin grinding facilities in over 30 countries. Dr. Badger isthe author of the regular question/answer column "Ask The GrindingDoc" in Cutting Tool Engineering. He is well known for his practical,down-to-earth, yet high-tech approach to the subject.

ADVANCED SUPERABRASIVES®

TRUDRESS PRO● Standard Direct Drive Spindles Rotary Encoder for angular position● HMI Controlled disc brake down and end-of-travel stops● Ability to true wheels from 1/Diameter (6mm to 407mm)● Small Footprint requires minimal shop floor space● Real-Time, Live Image● Servo Driven Oscillation● Blanchard Ground Precision Table● Sealed Linear Slides with ● Positive Air Pressure● Optional Safety Enclosure

Wheel Dressing Made Easy

The tool edge preparation process, when administered properly, adds strength to the tool cutting edge, lengthens usable tool life, minimizes thepropensity of the edge to chip, improves part quality andconsistency, and enhances work piece surface finish. With the new workpiece materials bombarding all industries and the abilityfor CNC machines to run in a "flat-out" untended environment, theperformance demands are increasing on cutting tools. The need to produce more predictably performing tools is paramount to the industry.


INTERTECH 2017 WILL BE THE FEATURED CONFERENCE FOR NEWTECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT OF SUPERABRASIVES

AND SUPER-HARD MATERIALSINTERTECH 2017 is the leading International Technical Conference on industrial diamond, cubic boron nitride, polycrystallines, CVDdiamond, CVD Cubic Boron Nitride, Nanodiamond and other materials classified as superabrasives and ultra-hard materials.

INTERTECH 2017 will serve as a forum for leading experts representing international suppliers, manufacturers, research facilities,academia, endusers, machine tool builders and the scientific community. They will be presenting papers on subjects that will introducenew and thoughtprovoking technology on industrial and commercial levels. This will be an international “meeting of the minds” forevery aspect of ultra-hard material science.

MATERIALS FEATURED THEMEToday’s components in major industries like Aerospace and Automotive are made of exotic and difficult to machine and grind materialssuch as Titanium, High Silicon Aluminum, Superalloys, High Tech Ceramics, Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC),

Metal Matrix Composites, Carbon Fiber Composites, High Silicon Aluminum, Bi-Metals, Glass, Cermets and others. Inproduction operations these materials require the high productivity, close tolerances and superior performance attainable only bydiamond and cBN tooling for machining, grinding and other material removal and finishing operations.

SAN FRANCISCO IS A MAJOR ATTRACTION...San Francisco is The City by the Bay and renowned as The Paris of the West. It is one of the most famous American cities and overflowing

with cultural and historical wealth. INTERTECH has been held in many locations over the last 16 years and in 2017 this sensationalevent will be held in San Francisco, California USA. INTERTECH is known for excellent locations and exceptional service andINTERTECH 2017 will carry on that tradition at the San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront. We are anticipating theusual excellent attention and personal service that has become the standard of INTERTECH conferences. The Marriottboasts beautiful accommodations, magnificent meeting rooms and luxurious amenities. San Francisco is the cultural,commercial, and financial center of Northern California and the fourth-most populous city in the state. The CaliforniaGold Rush of 1849 brought rapid growth, but three-quarters of the city was destroyed by the 1906 catastrophicearthquake and fire. San Francisco was quickly rebuilt and has become known for its steep rolling hills, eclectic

mix of architecture, and landmarks, including the Golden Gate Bridge and the former Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary.Entrepreneurs sought to capitalize on the wealth generated by the Gold Rush with the founding of Wells Fargo and theBank of California. Development of the Port of San Francisco and the establishment of the overland rail system helpedmake the Bay Area a center for trade. Catering to the needs and tastes of the growing population, Levi Strauss opened a drygoods business and Domingo Ghirardelli began manufacturing chocolate. San Francisco is a major city known for itsflamboyant style, stately hotels, ostentatious mansions on Nob Hill, and a thriving arts scene.

San Francisco's Chinatown is the oldest and one of the largest in North America. The historic center of San Francisco isthe northeast quadrant of the city anchored by Market Street and the waterfront. It is here that the Financial Districtis centered, with Union Square, the principal shopping and hotel district nearby. Cable cars carryriders up steep inclines to the summit of Nob Hill, once the home of the city's business tycoons,and down to the waterfront tourist attractions of Fisherman's Wharf, and Pier 39, where manyrestaurants feature Dungeness crab from a still-active fishing industry. Also in this quadrantare Russian Hill, a residential neighborhood with the famously crooked Lombard Street,North Beach, the city's Little Italy and Telegraph Hill, which features Coit Tower.

YOU CAN BE A PART OF THIS EXCITING EVENT!We are now soliciting commercial and technical papers of approximately 30-45 minutes in lengththat address the research of these super-hard materials as well as the dynamics and application ofsuperabrasive systems in automotive and other industries as well (see: Areas of Consideration) with afocus on new technology, tooling, workpiece materials, machines and applications related to

increased PRODUCTIVITY and PERFORMANCE. Consideration for papers is beingmade at this time and abstracts are now being accepted; contact us today to be considered.This will be the most comprehensive event ever held on diamond and cubic boron nitridesuperabrasives used to machine and grind exotic and difficult to work raw materials forcomponents in major industries like Automotive, Aerospace and similar industries!Photos of San Francisco for INTERTECH 2017 courtesy of San Francisco Convention & Tourism Bureau.

The Industrial Diamond Association ofAmerica Announces INTERTECH 2017April 20, 21 & 22, 2017


MAJOR INDUSTRIES AND TOPICS FOR CONSIDERATIONAEROSPACE• Manufacturing• RebuildingAUTOMOTIVE• Parts Manufacturing• Gears• Wheels• Transmissions• EnginesCONSTRUCTION/HIGHWAY• Concrete Aggregates &

Variables• Highway/Runway– Grinding & Grooving– Bridge Repair• Renovation• Block Grinding• PolishingELECTRONICS• Disc Texturing• Wafer Mfg.• Polishing

• Optic Windows• Semiconductors• Heat Sinks• CoatingsGLASS• Lens Generation• Polishing• Pencil EdgingMACHINE TOOLS• Development• Innovations• Advancements• Superabrasive AdaptationMEDICAL• Surgical Knives• Prosthesis FabricationMINING/DRILLING/NATURALRESOURCE EXPLORATION• Drills & Bits• ApplicationNANOTECHNOLOGY• Medical Developments

• Industrial Applications• Electronics• Other Research & DevelopmentsOTHER MANUFACTURING• Pumps• Motors• Heavy EquipmentOPTICS• Polishing• Lens Generation• Diamond CoatingSTONE PROCESSING• Quarrying• Sawing• PolishingSUPPLIERS TO SUPERABRASIVE INDUSTRY• Raw Materials• Coolants• Chemicals• Measuring, Gauging & Safety• Pressing Equipment

• OtherWIND & TURBINES• Gears• Vanes• Shafts• FramesWIRE DRAWING• New Technology• Applications• ManufacturingWOODWORKING• Hard Woods• Fiberboard• Laminates• Composites

OTHER NEWTECHNOLOGY &APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT

WATCH FOR INTERTECH 2017 ON-LINEAs you can see by the areas for paper consideration, diamond and cubic boron nitride are not just being used as abrasives

in traditional applications. Today, superabrasives and ultra-hard materials are making inroads in electronics, medical,cosmetics and literally every other industry where the characteristics of diamond and cubic boron nitride can affect

performance or provide higher strength or new capabilities. As an INTERTECH attendee you will learn how thesenew products and applications are being developed, where super-hard materials are being used and how you canapply these systems in new and innovative ways. Visit the INTERTECH 2017 website:

www.intertechconference.com for additional information on:● CONFERENCE REGISTRATION ● ABSTRACT SUBMISSION ● LOCATION & TRAVEL

● SESSIONS & SCHEDULES ● PAPER GUIDELINES ● VISAS & INVITATION LETTERS● SPEAKERS & TOPICS ● TABLETOP DISPLAYS ● KEYNOTE ADDRESSES

● ORGANIZING COMMITTEE CONTACTS

ABSTRACTS WILL BE ACCEPTED FROM JULY 1, 2016 THROUGH JANUARY 1, 2017We will reply to all submissions. Come join us! INTERTECH has the tradition of being the most

comprehensive event held on superabrasives and ultra-hard materials. (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY AND FILL OUT COMPLETELY. INCLUDE ABSTRACT)

Honorific (Mr. Mrs. Miss Ms. Other) _______ Last Name: _________________________ First Name: _____________________

Title (PhD, Dr., Other): __________ Business Title: (CEO, Mgr., Eng., etc.) _____________________________________________

Company: _____________________________________________________________________ Date: _______________________

Street Address: _____________________________________________________________ City: ______________________________

State/Province: ___________________________ Zip/Postal Code: _______________ Country: ______________________________

Office Phone: ___________________________ Cell/Mobile: _______________________ Fax: ___________________________

Email:________________________________________________________________________________________________

Website: ________________________________________________________________________________________________

AREAS OF CONSIDERATION FOR PAPERS FEATURING PAPERS ON SUPERABRASIVES AND RAW MATERIALS

SUPERABRASIVE MATERIALS• Mesh Diamond• Mesh Cubic Boron Nitride (CBN)• Polycrystalline Diamond (PCD)• Polycrystalline Cubic Boron

Nitride (PCBN)• Wire Dies (large crystal

and polycrystalline)• CVD Diamond• CVD CBN• Nanodiamond• New CrystalsMACHINE TOOLS• Development• Innovations• Advancements• Superabrasive Application

Designed Machines

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT• New Crystals & Abrasives• New Coatings• Bond Development• Testing/Gauging• Tool Fabrication• Materials• Tooling• Application Development• HPHT Technology• Film (CVD & PVD)• Magnetorheological Finishing• Electrolytic In-process Dressing

(ELID) Mirror-Surface Grinding• NanotechnologyTOOLING• Grinding Wheels• Cutting Tools

• Sawblades• Drill BitsWEAR PARTS• Rests• Anvils• NozzlesWORKPIECE MATERIALS• Metal Matrix Composites• Bi-Metals• High Tech Ceramics• High Silicon Aluminum• Wood & Wood Composites• Glass• Stone• Concrete• Titanium• Cermets• Stainless Steel

• Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC)

• Carbon Fiber Composites• New Materials & Alloys• Thermal Sprays• Superalloys (Hastelloy, Inconel,

Waspalloy, Rene alloys, Haynesalloys, Incoloy and others)

• Nano-Structured Materials• Hardened Steel• Cast Iron

OTHER NEW TECHNOLOGY & APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT

On-Line submission of abstracts is now available at www.intertechconference.com.If you wish to present a paper, you can also send a one or two paragraph abstract

of your paper topic via email, fax or regular post to: Terry M. Kane, Chairman •INTERTECH 2017 • P.O. Box 29460 • Columbus, Ohio 43229 • Telephone:

614-797-2265 • Fax: 614-797-2264 • e-mail: [email protected]



3M Abrasive Systems Divisionwww.mmm.comABC & Warren/Amplex Superabrasiveswww.saint-gobain.comAbrasive Technologywww.abrasive-tech.comAbrasivos Austromex, S.A. DE C.V.www.austromex.com.mxAction Superabrasive Products, IncIMTS BOOTH N-7217www.actionsuper.comAdvanced Abrasives Corporationwww.advancedabrasives.comAmerican Superabrasives Corp.www.diamonds-abrasive.comAnco Industrial Diamond Corp.www.ancodiamond.comApogee Precision Partswww.natchain.comAsahi Diamond AmericaIMTS BOOTH N-7472www.asahidiamond.comBogimac NV-SAwww.bogimac.comBruce Diamond Corp.www.brucediamond.comCdp Diamond Products Inc.www.cdpdiamond.comCemeCon, Inc.IMTS BOOTH W-1716www.cemecon.comChardon Tool & Supply Co., Inc.www.chardontool.comContinental Diamond Tool Corp.IMTS BOOTH N-7251www.cdtusa.netCrystallume EngineeredDiamond ProductsIMTS BOOTH W-2206www.crystallume.comCutting Edge Services Corporationwww.cuttingedgeservices.comDcm-Tech, Inc.IMTS BOOTH N-7272www.dcm-tech.comDelaware Diamond Knives Inc.www.ddk.comDesmond-Stephen Mfg. Co.www.desmond-stephan.comDev Industrial Corp.www.dev-group.comDiamond Industrial Toolswww.todit.comDianamic Abrasive Products Inc.www.dianamic.comDiCoat Corporationwww.dicoat.comEastwind Lapidary, Inc.www.eastwinddiamondabrasives.com

Element Sixwww.e6.comEngis Corp.IMTS BOOTH N-6746www.engis.comFACT USAwww.wmstrading.comwww.factdiamond.comFives Landis Corp-Citco/GardnerIMTS BOOTHS N-7018 & S-8109www.fivesgroup.comFort Wayne Wire Die Inc.www.fwwd.comGarden Colors LLCN/AGreenlee Diamond Tool Co.IMTS BOOTH N-7210www.greenleediamond.comThe Grinding Docwww.TheGrindingDoc.comHK Technologieswww.clevelandvibrator.comIljin USA, Inc.IMTS BOOTH W-1886www.iljindiamond.comIndustrial Diamond Laboratories Inc.www.industrialdiamondlabs.comIndustrial Diamond Trading CorporationN/AK & Y Diamond Ltdwww.kydiamond.caLach Diamond, Inc.IMTS BOOTH W-2108www.lachdiamond.comLieber & Solow Co.Lands Superabrasives Co.www.lieberandsolow.com,www.landssuperabrasives.comMapal, Inc.IMTS BOOTH W-1410www.us.mapal.comMegadiamond Inc.www.megadiamond.comMorgan Advanced Materials andTechnologywww.morganplc.comMWI Eloquence Corporationwww.mwieloquence.comNanoMechIMTS BOOTH W-97www.nanomech.bizNational Research Co.www.nationalresearchcompany.comNiabraze Corp.www.niabraze.comNoritake Co Inc.IMTS BOOTH N-7422www.noritake.comPinnacle Abrasiveswww.pinnacleab.com

Precision Eformingwww.precisioneforming.comProtech Diamond Tool Inc.www.protechdiamondtoolsinc.comRadiac Abrasives Inc.A Tyrolit CompanyIMTS BOOTH N-6577www.radiac.comSandvik HyperionIMTS BOOTH W-1228www.hyperion.sandvik.comSaint-Gobain Surface Conditioning Group(Saint-Gobain Ceramic Materials)www.innovativeorganics.comScio Diamond Technologywww.sciodiamond.comsp3 Cutting Tools Inc.www.sp3cuttingtools.comSpec Toolwww.spec-tool.comStandard Die & Fabricating Inc.www.standarddie.comH.C. Starck, Inc.www.hcstarck.comSumitomo Electric Carbide Inc.Materials GroupIMTS BOOTH W-2422www.sumicarbide.com/diamondgroupSuperabrasives Inc.IMTS BOOTH N-7437www.superabrasives.comSyntech Abrasives Inc.www.syntechabrasives.comTomei Corp. of Americawww.tomeidiamond.com

Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals, Inc.www.ulbrich.comUS Synthetic Corporationwww.ussynthetic.comVollmer of America CorporationIMTS BOOTH N-7066www.vollmer-us.comWemex Superabrasivos, S. DE R.L. DE C.V.www.wemex.com.mxWest Ohio Tool Companywww.westohiotool.comWorldwide Solids, LLCA Division of Worldwide Superabrasives, LLCwww.worldwidesolids.comWorldwide Superabrasives, LLCwww.worldwidesa.comYG-1 USAIMTS BOOTH W-2436www.yg1usa.comZhongnan Diamond Co., Ltdwww.diamond-zn.com

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WORLDWIDE SUPERABRASIVES(WWSA) ANNOUNCES A NEW HIGHPERFORMANCE CBN PRODUCT, CBN-AMXThe AMX maintains its uniform fracture mode and blockyshape with sharp cutting edges throughout the grindingprocess when grinding the most demanding ferrous metalgrinding materials – specifically the Inconel series of metalsoften utilized in aerospace applications. For more information visit:http://wwsuperabrasives.com

ELEMENT SIX LAUNCHES ITS DIAMOX TECHNOLOGY FORTHE ELECTROCHEMICAL TREATMENT OF HIGHLYCONTAMINATED WASTEWATER

Element Six, a world leader in synthetic diamondsupermaterials and member of The De Beers Group ofCompanies, announced the next generation of its

Diamox electrochemical advanced oxidation cell technology. Diamoxis a cost effective and highly efficient wastewater treatmentelectrochemical cell, designed using free-standing boron dopeddiamond electrodes. Diamox is effective in treating extremelycontaminated industrial wastewater that cannot be treated bybiological methods. This packaged reactor is simple to implement into on-site industrial wastewater treatment systems, providing anenvironmentally cleaner and versatile solution that can be usedacross various types of effluents, with no hazardous chemicaladditions. The latest design of Diamox has been successfully applied

in a pilot project with an industry-leading wastewater treatment company, deliveringunparalleled electrochemical oxidation capacity that can be scaled to meet industryrequirements. For more information please visit www.e6.com/Diamox.

Announcements&PRODUCTS

LACH DIAMOND WILL SHOW PCDEND MILL CUTTERS, CUTTERHEADS AND DRILLS FORCOMPOSITE MATERIALS ATIMTS, CHICAGOHorst Lach’s discovery of spark erosion for themachining and cutting of polycrystallineelectro-conductive cutting materials (such as PCD) in 1978 opened unimaginedpossibilities and a new future for the soon to be named “PCD or diamond tools”.Traditional cutting materials, such as the cutting material provided by GeneralElectrics in 1973, required time-intensive grinding with diamond wheels. Now, thenew erosion procedure shortened grinding times – and as a result tool prices –significantly. Once again, LACH DIAMOND’s pioneering role led to the invention of“spark grinding” – and later to the development of a new erosion grinding machineEDG-plus. PCD milling cutters, scoring saws, sawblades, drills, step drills andother tools are now successfully established in the composite industry. Moreinformation will be provided at IMTS in Chicago, booth # W 2108 or atwww.lach-diamond.com

ALLIED MACHINE OFFERS POLYCRYSTALLINE DIAMONDINSERT FOR T-A® DRILLPCD insert makes clean holes withminimal delamination in CFRPthroughout long tool life. Allied Machine & Engineering, aleading manufacturer of holemaking and finishing toolingsystems, highlights the availability of its Polycrystalline Diamond(PCD) T-A Drill inserts, designed for drilling in carbonfiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP), used in lightweight aircraft wings and fuselages, andother highly abrasive substances. The T-A Drill series features a replaceable tipdesign, allowing users to replace only the tip of the tool when it has worn out. Thissaves, reducing the cost of replacement tools. For more information visit:www.alliedmachine.com.


LOOK OUT CHINA, US MANUFACTURING IS HEADED FOR NO. 1*US expected to take crown as most competitivemanufacturing nation by 2020, says new survey of executives.Steve Minter | Industry Week

Advanced manufacturing technologies are helping to push the United States backtoward being the most competitive manufacturing nation in the world, accordingto a new survey of global CEOs and other senior executives. While China is theworld’s most competitive manufacturing nation, according to the 2016 GlobalManufacturing Competitiveness Index developed by Deloitte and the Council onCompetitiveness, the U.S., now ranked second, is expected to take the top spot by 2020.

U.S. manufacturers are investing in technologies such as predictive analytics, theInternet of Things (IoT), smart factories, and advanced materials that will be keysto improved competitiveness in the coming years. Other traditional manufacturingpowerhouses – Germany, Japan and the United Kingdom – are making similarinvestments that will maintain or improve their competitive positions. Whiletechnology is a critical factor in future competitiveness, manufacturers rank talentas the most critical driver of competitiveness. Just behind is cost competitivenessand productivity, not surprising given slow growth in most economies, and thensupplier network.

What accounts for China’s anticipated drop to second in manufacturingcompetitiveness? Though China has increased its investment in R&D, theeconomy is slowing and manufacturing activity has dropped, resulting in excesscapacity. The report notes that China’s auto industry has capacity utilization of70% versus nearly 100% in 2009. China also is seeing a rise in labor costs, up five-fold since 2005. “Concerned by rising labor costs and declining cost arbitragebetween advanced economies and China, some companies from advancedeconomies have moved their production to alternate low-cost nations or back totheir home nations,” the report states.

Compared to the 2013 survey, U.S. manufacturing executives were more favorableabout policies in the country. They cited as helping to create a competitiveadvantage U.S. policies on sustainability, technology transfer, monetary control,science and innovation, foreign direct investment, intellectual property protection,and safety and health regulation. Working against U.S. manufacturers, said surveyrespondents, were policies on corporate tax rates, healthcare, labor, and taxation offoreign earnings. The survey shows two strong regions for manufacturing haveemerged. For North America, the United States, Canada and Mexico are all in thetop 10 most competitive countries today and will remain so in 2020, executivespredict. By 2020, the top 10 is also expected to have five Asia Pacific nations –China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and India. India is expected to jump fromnumber 11 in 2016 to number 5 in 2020.

Once growth darlings, the BRIC nations have felt the brakes applied on theireconomies. Brazil fell from the eighth most competitive nation in 2013 to 29th in2016. Russia dropped from 28th in 2013 to 32nd in 2016. China and India areexpected to remain in the top 10 most competitive nations. Likely to take anincreasingly important role in global manufacturing are the so-called Mighty Five– Malaysia, India, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam. “These nations couldrepresent a ‘New China’ in terms of low cost labor, agile manufacturingcapabilities, favorable demographic profiles, market and economic growth,” thereport stated.

The report concludes that the most competitive manufacturing nations areembracing higher-value manufacturing profiles reflective of Industry 4.0. “In thewake of this transformation, the days when a country could establish a

position of manufacturing dominance on the back of a single point of strength,such as cost competitiveness, are decidedly gone,” the report notes. “In fact,leading countries are taking a much more balanced approach to talent, costcompetitiveness, and innovation to set them apart from the global crowd.”

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Polycrystalline DiamondTool Materials (PCD)Coupled With ImprovedMachine Tools ProvideEnormous IndustryBenefits By: West Ohio Tool Company

Diamond cutting tools, primarily using PCD (polycrystalline diamond) materialshave been providing added value to machining operations for over 30 years. For mostof this period, PCD tools were restricted to planar geometries and time consumingmanufacturing methods. Recently with the expansion of tool materials using veinedPCD in end mills, and 3D configurations in drills, along with improvements inmachine tools, the industry benefits have been enormous.

Element Six, one of the largest manufacturers of PCD materials, formally rolled outtheir Aero-Dianamics™ product line consisting of AD-M3 Helix, AD-M3 Tube formilling, and AD-D3 Planar, Cone and AD-D2 Chevrons for drilling applications. TheHelix blanks consist of a diamond vein sintered in a carbide cylinder finished with apredefined helix angle and has proven very effective at shearing composite materialsconsisting of multiple fibres, resin layers and varying layer material configurations.The Tube material builds on this success allowing the tool designer to create multipleflutes and varying geometries. On the drill side, the Planar and Cone materials alsoallow for various design and geometry changes while the Chevrons are used in moretraditional designs (Photo 1- PCD Cylindrical Endmill & Photo 2 - PCD Twist Drill).

For West Ohio Tool Co. in Russells Point, Ohio, and the rest of the toolmakingindustry, these changes in available PCD materials have been accompanied byimprovements in the machine tools used to create the final cutting tools, and thebrazing equipment and techniques used to attach the tool components together.West Ohio Tool customers are now seeing enormous gains in tool life, reductions intooling changeover and much better finishes when incorporating cutting tools usingthese new materials in their applications (Photo 3 - Veined PCD Endmill & Photo 4 -Cross Center Tip PCD Drill).

PCD tools from West Ohio Tool provide customers, such as those in the aerospaceand automotive industries, outstanding performance and up to 40 percent longertool life than traditional carbide cutting tools. It is not unusual for the tools to runfor years in some applications prompting one of the customers to jokingly commentthat it is a “good thing the company name is etched on the tool, otherwise when Iretire the next operator would not know where it came from”. One of the company’sdiamond cross-center tip drills generated from the Chevron material has logged morethan 560,000 holes over a fouryear time span and continues to run with nomeasurable wear as shown in the attached photograph (Photos 5 & 6 - PCD drillafter 560,000 holes). In another application, a tool redesigned by West Ohio toolingengineers went from roughly 150 parts per tool to 3,500 parts per tool, and amazing230+% improvement in tool life.

These types of customer successes would be impossible to achieve without theadvances in both materials and machines, according to Kerry Buchenroth, owner andfounder of West Ohio Tool. “In terms of the quick and cost-effective manufacture ofthese types of tools”, he said “only the most advanced, high-precision CNC toolgrinding/eroding technology will enable the company to succeed”.

Diamond is very difficult to grind because of its hardness and the only wheels thatare suitable for grinding diamond also are made of diamond. This results in a one toone grinding ratio, meaning that the same amount of material is ground or worn offof the grinding wheel during the process, as is removed from the tool. This is a very


AN INDUSTRIAL DIAMOND ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA COMPANY PROFILE

Photo 1: PCD CYLINDRICAL ENDMILLPhoto 2: PCD TWIST DRILL

Photo 3: VEINED PCD ENDMILL

Photo 4: CROSS CENTER TIP PCD DRILL


expensive processing solution. As a result, PCD utilizes a conductivebinder (cobalt) that not only facilitates the development of the diamondto diamond bond during the creation of the material, but also allows thePCD to be eroded to size using EDM (electrical discharge machines) asopposed to traditional grinders. With finished tool tolerances normally inthe three to five micron range accurate processing still is very complex(Photo 7 - HTM3).

West Ohio’s newest machine is a Walter Helitronic Power Diamond whichhas a two-in-one system that contains grinding capabilities as well aselectrical discharge machining. The EDM process uses rotary erosionwheels constructed in standard geometries from a tungsten copper alloy.Using these electrodes, the diamond is eroded before the carbide portionsof the finished tool are ground using traditional grinding wheels. WestOhio Tool is the first company in North America to acquire this machineand has been instrumental in working with United Grinding to developthe capabilities (Photo 8 - Walter Helitronic Power Diamond).

The fully automated Power Diamond machine provides completemachining in single clamping cycles. It changes from grinding to eroding,or vice versa, on-the-fly and automatically. In addition to PCD andcarbide, the machine processes tools from high-speed steel, cermet andceramics in diameters from 3 to 320 mm, lengths up to 350 mm andweights as heavy as 50 kg. The machine’s robot improves accessibility toworkpieces and makes special applications possible. Depending on theworkpiece type or diameter, up to 3,500 parts can be loaded using therobot.

“Unlike large catalog-type tool suppliers that tend to concentrate on highervolumes of simple mass-produced standard items such as inserts, we focuson the low lot size specialty jobs involving complex tools,” explained KerryBuchenroth. “We create completely special tools, as opposed to simplymodifying standard ones and calling them ‘specials’. Naturally, our toolsrequire a bit more design and manufacturing effort and thus can be moreexpensive. But, they are capable of running at higher feed rates, increasedcutting speeds and have longer tool life that results in lower overallprocessing costs for our customers.”

West Ohio Tool is an all-specials shop, so although there are occasionaljobs that consist of a couple hundred pieces, the vast majority of jobs areless than 20 tools. The Tool Designers and Engineering department alsopride themselves and combining tools for multiple operations into a singletool saving the customers costs while enhancing overall results. Recently,one of the customers that was constantly returning and replacing damagedtools worked with West Ohio Tool designers and received a solution thatused arbors modified with keyways and pins along with matching itemson the tools so that nothing could be assembled or loaded incorrectly. It isanticipated that this will solve the issues and reduce tooling coststremendously. The shop also often meets with customers and designstooling around part drawings, 3D models or the actual parts.

According to West Ohio Tool Co.’s VP of Operations Scott Ries, the ToolStudio software on the Walter machines is extremely critical to the shop’stool design efforts and production speeds. Without it, due to the highlycomplex tool geometries the shop produces, his operators would spendsubstantially more time programming on older software versions whichutilize G and M codes. The Windows-based software allows the shop tosimply fill in the required information fields and run the job. But mostuseful, according to Ries, is the software’s 3D simulation capabilities.

“Simulation is a great advantage, especially with our newest PowerDiamond machine,” said Ries. “We can simulate both the grinding and theelectrical discharge erosion processes, and, with Tool Studio, what you seein the simulation is what you get. There’s no going back and forth grindinga tool close, checking it, then grinding some more and re-checking. We getinstantaneous simulation that we can either run the program from or useto make adjustments using the on screen images.” This was the primaryreason that West Ohio Tool elected to start rebuilding some of the olderWalter machines for other operations.

Photos 5 & 6: PCD DRILL AFTER 560,000 HOLES

Photo 7: HTM3

He went on to say the simulations streamline communication withcustomers during the tool design stage to shorten iteration time frames. Inthe past, the shop had to fabricate an actual tool and send it to thecustomer for feedback. Now, it designs a tool and can export a 3D conceptmodel then, once approved, uses that model to quickly program the toolin Tool Studio. And the new Tool Studio solution for erosion makesoperations possible that were once only available for solid carbide or high-speed tools (Photo 9 - West Ohio Tool Designer)

When it comes to automation, West Ohio Tool’s lower lot sizes tend topresent a challenge, but the shop automates wherever and howeverpossible. The new Helitronic Power Diamond machine has built-in palletautomation with a robot, while other grinders in the carbide grinding areause robot arms and gantry systems. Automation, according to Ries,increases the shop’s output through additional lights-out production andextended shifts.

From its beginnings in a barn in 1989, the owners of West Ohio Tool havecontinuously invested in the newest technology available along withexperienced people. The shop’s current facility has room for growth, andBuchenroth has his sights set on expanding the company’s nationalpresence. Now, as they transition from a regional tool supplier to thenational level the shop has upgraded to the newest Walter technology fromUnited Grinding for processing both carbide and diamond cutting tools.Within the last year, West Ohio Tool has also added a regional salesmanager for the southeastern United States and increased the work force15%. A Midwest Sales Engineer is also scheduled to begin in August thathas extensive background with diamond tooling. Experienced people,advanced technologies and new materials will continue to set West OhioTool apart and aid in future success. ●


Photo 8: WALTER HELITRONIC POWER DIAMOND

Photo 9 - WEST OHIO TOOL DESIGNER

PCD tools from West Ohio Tool provide customers, such as those in the aerospace and automotive industries,outstanding performance and up to 40 percent longer tool life than traditional carbide cutting tools.


US SYNTHETIC HAS LAUNCHED A LEANCONSULTING PRACTICE FOCUSED ONMENTORING BUSINESS LEADERS INDESIGNING THEIR OWN SUSTAINABLEPROBLEM-SOLVING CULTURE.The new US Synthetic Consulting Group, part of aShingo Prize winning organization in operationalexcellence, is introducing this new service to: 1.Mentor managers to create a stable environmentwhere everyone can see and solve problems; 2. Guide organizations to developbusiness leaders and teams that will naturally align to improve business performance,control costs, increase innovation rates, and satisfy customers; 3. Teach businessleaders and their teams—through onsite mentoring and coaching events to see howday-to-day behaviors, rather than tools, affect long-term sustainable success; and 4.Coach organizations in utilizing principles from the Toyota Production System (TPS) tohelp teams recognize and apply the appropriate methodologies and tools to create aculture that buys into change and frees people to take ownership for their own problemsolving. For more information: Visit http://www.ussynthetic.com/consulting/ , come to oneof the new Culture by Design tours, or contact one of the leadership coaches to discusshow this might help your organization.

ENGIS CORPORATION NAMES SEAN GILMORENEW PRESIDENTWheeling, IL – Engis Corporation, one of the world’s leadingsuppliers of diamond abrasives and superfinishing machineryand systems has named Sean Gilmore as its new president.

The appointment, effective April 1, 2016, was made and announcedby Martin J. Steindler, chairman of the board of the privately-heldcompany. “Mr. Gilmore has been with our company for five years in amanagement role focused primarily on activities throughout Asia. Hehas demonstrated the leadership qualities necessary to move thecompany forward,” Mr. Steindler stated in making the announcement.Mr. Gilmore, who has 34 years of experience in the industrial diamondbusiness, succeeds Stephen Griffin, who has elected to retire aspresident of Engis. Mr. Griffin has agreed to accept the position of

Director – Group Advisor in order to continue to provide guidance based on his 30+years of experience. “With Mr. Griffin’s vast experience and valuable knowledge of ourcompany and our industry, he will continue to be an essential resource to the ExecutiveCommittee as advisor to ensure continuity within the organization as we plan the future,”Mr. Steindler said. For further information contact [email protected]

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Many of the cutter grinding shopstoday, are trying to achieve faster cycletimes and more lights out grinding tomeet the demands. If you were to askthese companies, they would agreethat you are only as good as theequipment and tools that you use. Hereat Vollmer we our welcoming one suchequipment, the VGrind 160. Thisparticular “Cutter Grinder of the Year”for the cutting tool industry is such thatcan give more rigidity, resulting infaster speeds and reduced cycletimes. I will explain further later how wewere able to test this.

Before coming to Vollmer of America Ioperated multiple different CNCgrinding machines over the pastdecade, some of those being ourbiggest competitors in this industry. Ihave seen the good the bad and thecomplicated. With a goodunderstanding of what the industry hadto offer and knowing the limitations ofother machines (Photo 1 Robot ArmUnloading a Tool), I had to run somepersonal test, to see for myself whatmade this machine so different.

My thoughts going in were “no babyingthis machine” I was going to push herto the limit. Therefore I set out to find

the best superabrasives that wouldhelp us achieve our goal; faster feedrates with just as good, if not better,finishes.

Since most of the cycle time in grindingis created by the fluting and plungegrinding, I figured my focus was bestgeared toward fluting wheels (Photo 2Wheel Giving Best Results Fluting withCoolant). But where do I start? I neverhad to purchase wheels before, all Iknew were the wheels I had run in thepast. So I figured I would start freshsince no wheels had ever reallyimpressed me. Therefore, I turned tosome contacts that I had made whileattending a well know grinding coursein New York. Who would know betterthan the companies processing thediamonds?

From here I was given a few differentcontacts from various wheelcompanies. One thing that I quicklyrealized is, you have to talk to the rightpeople. I found that talking to the bondengineers was most helpful in decidingwhat our best options were. Oneparticular company was happy toarrange this, in fact even suggesting itat the beginning of our conversations. Istarted out by ordering wheels from the

three companies that seemed mostknowledgeable and helpful.

Running the same tool a 12.00 mm X50 mm LOC 4 flute endmill (Photo 3DSC_0009). I must add that all of theseruns were with the most optimal coolantplacement, and a variable frequencypump giving us a guaranteed 6 bar ofpressure at all times. Furthermore,every run was with one pass 3.00 mmdoc and no spark out. Also, the propergrit stick was used for each specificwheel. This at times meant not usingthe stick the wheel company sent withthe wheel. All wheels were trued, andbalanced to 2.5G at 10,000 RPM.

In this article I will be referring toSpecific Material Removal Rate (SMRRmm2/s) otherwise known as Q’, andGrit Penetration Depth (GP µm) yourchip load for grinding.

Our current wheel was a 280 Grit whichseemed to be a resin bond wheel withsome sort of rough machined aluminumfor a core (see image). With this wheelwe were fluting at 80 mm/min with aspindle load of 28%, SMRR = 4.0mm2/S and GP = .44 µm. When I triedincreasing the feedrate or slowing therpm of the wheel to achieve a better

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FINDING THE BESTTOOLS FOR THE JOB

By: Derrick Bailey, Application EngineerVollmer of America Corporation


Grit Penetration depth, the machinewould start filling up with a lot of mistand burning would result on the tool.This was clearly not the wheel wewanted to continue with to show ourmachines capabilities (Photo 4 StartingWheel on a Three Wheel Package,Fluting).

Now for our first test wheel (a resinbond type of wheel D76 (200-230 Grit)the core was an aerospace gradealuminum. I decided to start with the

numbers from our current wheel andthen increase the feedrate from there. Icould quickly tell that this wheel wasgoing to be able to do much morework. By the second flute I was able topush to 125 mm/min and by the thirdwas up to 150 mm/min with a spindleload of 58%. This resulted in thefollowing SMRR = 7.5 mm2/s; GP = .58µm. Any further speeds would resultthe same as the original wheel,increased heat and burn. I thenswitched wheels to one that was a

copper core and resin copper hybridbond, 220 grit (see image). I onceagain started with the parameters ofthe last wheel and increased fromthere. The end result was verypromising, slight adjustments weremade to the RPM of the wheel toensure self-dressing, however with a200 mm/min feedrate I thought “this isthe wheel to beat”. I quickly realizedthough that the form holding on thiswheel was not as good and brokedown nearly .050 MM a tool. This was

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not so much a concern, due to themachines capability to probe the wheeland compensate for the wear during alonger run. The following is thetechnical data received by this wheel,SMRR = 10.0 mm2/s GP = .78 µm.When I pushed the wheel any faster thebreakdown in form holding becameincredibly too severe. Finally, weswitched to a little more unconventionalwheel a metal bond hybrid wheel sizeD 54 (270-325 Grit). My hopes were notas high with this wheel due to the

smaller grit size and the metal bond.However to my complete dismay, thiswheel performed the best by far. Withan ending feedrate of 250 mm/min andwith a spindle load of 56% I wasamazed, not only by the better finishthat was left but also by the feedrate(see image). The following were thetechnical specifications for this wheel:SMRR = 12.5 mm2/s and GR = .85 µm.

When we tried increasing the feedrateto 275 mm/min, the wheel unfortunately

separated from the core resulting in 4,almost even, sections of bond. We arereceiving a replacement wheel so wecan test the longevity of the form, as itdidn’t seem to self-dress too much overa period of 3 parts. Furthermore themachine didn’t react as if the wheelwas loading too much either. Howeverwe do need a wheel that can self-sharpen due to lack of wheel stickingduring unmanned grinding (Photo 5Wheel Giving Best Results Fluting withno Coolant). ●

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IN CONCLUSIONI have seen firsthand the abilities of the VGrind 160. Therigidity of the machine with the proper tooling really cancut down cycle times and leave you with a great finish.But just as you wouldn’t drive a Lamborghini withconventional wheels and fuel, you too have to have theproper mix backing your machine. With that in mind,there is no doubt that this machine could be thatequipment companies are looking to for fasterproduction. We will continue to explore new wheels andcarbide to ensure our fastest speeds for our customers(Photo 6 Starting Fluting Wheel Viewed through TheRobot Loading Door).

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Commissionable at 15% for recognized Ad Agencies, if invoice paid within 30 days.

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ADVERTISER:Company __________________________________________________ Contact _________________________________________________________________

Address ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

City ________________________________________ State/Province _______________________ Country____________________________________________

Zip/Postal ____________________________ Telephone _______________________________________ FAX _________________________________________

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AGENCY: _________________________________________________ Contact_________________________________________________________________

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2016 ADVERTISING RATESIDA MEMBERS RECEIVE 50% AD DISCOUNTPlease check size of advertisement desired. You will be invoiced

Frequency 1X 4XFull-page, 7-1/2"W x 10"H, 4 Color $3800_____ $3270_____Full-page, 7-1/2"W x 10"H, Black/2nd Color $3270_____ $2750_____Full-page, 7-1/2"W x 10"H, B & W $2820_____ $2560_____

Half-page, 5"W x 7-1/2"H, Four Color $2230_____ $1960_____Half-page, 7-1/2"W x 5"H, Four Color $2230_____ $1960_____Half-page, Either Size, Black/2nd Color $1960_____ $1710_____Half-page, Black & White $1710_____ $1580_____

1/3 page, 2-3/8"W x 10"H, 4 Color $1840_____ $1710_____1/3 page, 2-3/8"W x 10"H, B & W $1710_____ $1580_____1/4 page, 4-3/4"W x 4-3/4"H, Color $1580_____ $1440_____1/4 page, 4-3/4"W x 4-3/4"H, B & W $1440_____ $1360_____

Back Cover, Full-page, 4 Color Only 4X Only $5380_____Inside Front Cover, Full-page, 4 Color Only 4X Only $5100_____Inside Back Cover, Full-page, 4 Color Only 4X Only $4980_____

Additional Charges (non-commisionable):BLEED (full page - 8-3/4" x 11-1/4") $125 additional charge_____PAGE SELECTION $175 additional charge_____Classified ad rates are Non-commissionable $85 IDA members$170 – non-members _________ All 2-1/4"W x 2-1/4"H

2016 EDITORIAL CALENDARPlanned issues, topics and closing dates*:

Issue: Editorial Feature*: Closing

Winter 2015/2016 Lasers in SuperabrasiveProcessing Dec. 15, 2015

Spring 2016 CVD Diamond Productsand Applications Mar. 15, 2016

Summer 2016 IMTS Preview, Education andInnovative Technology June 15, 2016

Fall 2016 Diamond, cBN andPolycrystalline Materials Sept. 15, 2016

Winter 2016/2017 Superabrasive Industry Review Dec. 15, 2016

*Editorial topics & closings subject to change

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Industrial Diamond Association of America, Inc.

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONCompany _____________________________________________________ Address________________________________________________________________City ____________________________________________ State _______ Zip Code/Postal Code ______________ Country _________________________________Shipping Address (Can not ship to PO Box)__________________________________________________________________________________________________City ____________________________________________ State _______ Zip Code/Postal Code ______________ Country _________________________________Phone ________________________________________________________ Fax __________________________________________________________________E-mail ________________________________________________________ Web Site ______________________________________________________________Official Representative __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Others (Participating in IDA Activities) ______________________________________________________________________________________________________Principle Business Activity_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________Which applies to your company: _______ Corporation _______ Partnership _______ Sole ProprietorshipProvide names of principle officers or partners: _______________________________________________________________________________________________When was your company established? __________ List at least two business references which are current IDA REGULAR MEMBERS. REQUIRED for Consideration

How long has your company been engaged in ____ 1. _______________________________________________________________________________________superabrasive/ultra-hard material industry?_______ 2. _______________________________________________________________________________________

CHECK APPROPRIATE MEMBERSHIP

_______ Regular MembershipAny company and/or individual classified as a superabrasive/ultra-hard material supplier, tool maker, machine tool builderor related business which HAS an office and a local, state or province business license in the United States, Canada orMexico is eligible for membership in this category. Only one individual shall be designated by each member company asthe IDA Delegate with voting and other privileges described in the By-Laws.

(DUES CATEGORY)The dues category for Regular Members is determined by annual sales volume expressed in US $ as indicated below.Check to appropriate category:_____ Category 1 $2,750 per year Over $20,000,000 Annual Sales_____ Category 2 $2,090 per year $10,000,000 - $19,999,999 Annual Sales_____ Category 3 $1,850 per year $6,000,000 - $9,999,999 Annual Sales_____ Category 4 $1,450 per year Under $2,000,000 - $5,999,999 Annual Sales_____ Category 5 $1,095 per year Under $1,999,999 Annual Sales

______ International MembershipAny company and/or individual in the diamond and/or cBN business which DOES NOT have an office and a local, state orprovince business license in the United States, Canada or Mexico is eligible for membership in this category. AnInternational member shall have all the privileges of regular membership, except that he/she cannot vote at anymembership meetings, participate in statistical reporting for the North American market, hold proxies or serve in any office inIDA. Annual fee for International Member is $3990 per year.

_______ Associate MembershipAvailable for companies having a principal office in the U.S.A., Canada or Mexico, which are providing products orservices to companies within the superabrasive/ultra-hard material industry, but are not engaged in selling, using ordealing in industrial diamonds, cubic boron nitride, compacted diamond/cbn, diamond film or products containingdiamonds/cbn. An Associate member shall have all the privileges of regular membership. Annual fee for an Associate is$600 per year.

_______ End User/Contractor MembershipAvailable for any global companies or individuals, which USE products classified as superabrasives or ultra-hard materials,but are NOT ENGAGED IN SELLING industrial diamonds, cubic boron nitride, compacted diamond/cbn, diamond film orproducts containing diamonds/cbn. An End User/Contractor member shall have all the privileges of regular membership,except that the Delegate cannot vote at any membership meetings, participate in statistical reporting for the North Americanmarket, hold proxies or serve in any office in IDA. Annual fee for an End User/Contractor is $400 per year.

_______ Academia/Research MembershipAny non-profit Academic institution or R & D organization is eligible for membership in this category. An Academia/Research/ member shall have all the privileges of regular membership, except that the Delegate cannot vote at anymembership meetings, participate in statistical reporting for the North American market, hold proxies or serve in any office inIDA. Annual fee for Academia/Research is $175 per year.

_______ Student MembershipAny FULL TIME Student NOT ENGAGED IN SELLING industrial diamonds, cubic boron nitride, compacted diamond/cbn,diamond film or products containing diamonds/cbn is eligible for membership in this category. A Student shall have all theprivileges of regular membership, except that he/she cannot vote at any membership meetings, participate in statisticalreporting for the North American market, hold proxies or serve in any office in IDA.Annual fee for a Student Membership is$100 per year.

_______ Senior MembershipAny individual who has worked for and/or retired from an IDA Member company or is no longer active in the diamond orCBN business is eligible for membership in this category. A senior member shall have all the privileges of regularmembership, except that he/she cannot vote at any membership meetings, participate in statistical reporting, hold proxies orserve in any office in IDA. Annual fee for a Senior is $75 per year.

Name of Delegate Member:___________________________________________________________________________________

Title: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

E-Mail: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

* Applications for ALL Memberships are reviewed by the Board of Directors and must be approved by a two-thirds vote.

_______ Affiliate MembershipEach company that enrolls as an IDA Member is entitled to have a second person at that company designated an AffiliateMember. The first Affiliate member will receive IDA material at no further cost. Additional persons at Member companies canbe added as Affiliate Members to receive IDA materials. Annual fee for additional Affiliates is $100 per person. Name of 1stAffiliate Member (no charge):

Name of 1st Affiliate Member (no charge): ______________________________________________________________________

Name of 2nd Affiliate Member ($100): __________________________________________________________________________

Name of 3rd Affiliate Member ($100): __________________________________________________________________________

If your company wants more Affiliate Members, please attach additional sheets.

WHAT IS THE IDA?The Industrial Diamond Association ofAmerica, Inc. is a non-profit tradeassociation and was incorporated onMarch 29, 1946 in the State of New York.It is the oldest and most prestigiousassociation in the superabrasive/ultrahardmaterials industry. Activity and focus hasevolved from natural diamond tosuperabrasives and most recently, to allultrahard materials including CVDDiamond. Members include materialsuppliers, tool manufacturers, componentproducers, machine tool builders, endusers, academia/research affiliates andother companies related to the research,manufacture, application, use and sales ofsuperabrasives.

WHAT DOES THE IDA DO?◆ Oversees Statistics Reporting Program◆ Establishes Industry Standards◆ Interacts With Global Associations And Organizations◆ Creates And Distributes Market Studies & Data◆ Organizes And Presents Technical Seminars &

Conferences◆ Serves As A Government Liaison For Industry

Guidelines And Regulations◆ Participates As Member Of World Diamond Council◆ Provides Safety / Regulatory Reports And Advisement◆ Resource For General Information And Consultation

OTHER MEMBER SERVICES◆ PUBLISHES QUARTERLY MAGAZINE◆ HOLDS ANNUAL CONVENTIONS◆ HOSTS IDA WEBSITE WITH MEMBER FOCUS

AND DIRECTION◆ PROVIDES SPECIFIC ASSISTANCE ON

INDIVIDUAL MEMBER ISSUES◆ CREATES AND DISTRIBUTES PUBLICATIONS

ON PRODUCTS AND APPLICATIONS◆ ACTS AS A COLLECTIVE VOICE FOR

INDUSTRY CONCERNS

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FinerPointsCHECKLIST OF THINGS TO DO■■ Renew my subscription to Finer Points

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