Monocrystalline (MCD) vs. Polycrystalline (PCD) Diamond vs. Tungsten Carbide (TC)

Shop Supply Guru said:

I prefer "TC" (as I call it) to cut highly abrasive plastics and aluminum. I like to use the very affordable and common MCD to cut high carbon ferrous materials.

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Mark Rand said:

That's only if you can't afford the cost of HSS tools. For the best performance, you can't beat high carbon steel, It'll cut anything.

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Cosmic_Diamonds said:

Hello,

Let's assume we are in a hypothetical world where price is not a factor. Okay, now why would you choose MCD, PCD, or TC inserts?

Now with price in the mix, at what point does MCD become better than PCD or TC?

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Cosmic_Diamonds said:

It is true, I work for Cosmic Diamonds. But this is a start-up. The reason I am asking these questions is to better understand the customer segment we are trying to serve so that we may better direct our research and development. I do not have a product to sell at this point, so I am just trying to learn.

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Cosmic_Diamonds said:

It is true, I work for Cosmic Diamonds. But this is a start-up. The reason I am asking these questions is to better understand the customer segment we are trying to serve so that we may better direct our research and development. I do not have a product to sell at this point, so I am just trying to learn.

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mhajicek said:

Get a job as a machinist for a few years.

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