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Grade Description Characteristics Microstructure
F05
(Fine)
Average grain size of 5 µm
Low metal content
High diamond-to-diamond bonding
Superior surface finish
Exceptional flexural strength/edge retention
Good abrasion resistance
Moderate tool life
EDM cuttable
AMX
(Medium)
Average grain size of 9mm
High speed milling grade
Low metal content
High diamond-to-diamond bonding
Excellent abrasion resistance
Excellent flexural strength/edge retention
Good tool life
Good surface finish
EDM cuttable
M10
(Medium)
Average grain size of 10 µm
General purpose grade
Low metal content
High diamond-to-diamond bonding
Excellent abrasion resistance
Excellent flexural strength/edge retention
Good tool life
Good surface finish
EDM cuttable
C30X
(Coarse)
Average grain size of 30 µm
Low metal content
High diamond-to-diamond bonding
Superior abrasion resistance
Superior tool life
Good flexural strength/edge retention
EDM cuttable
HM20
(High Metal Content)
Average grain size of 5 µm
High metal content
Low diamond-to-diamond bonding
Intermediate properties of tungsten carbide and typical PCD
Lower tool fabrication cost
Exceptional grinding, EDM cutting, and profiling properties
Moderate abrasion resistance

Applications
For specific application information, refer to grade data sheets and PCD General Machining Guidelines.

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