KGS Diamond 400 Grit Copper STS K-LOC Disc
Customer Challenge
A customer required a finishing solution to reduce the consumption of a diamond flexible abrasive during the manufacturing of a plunger using a Nickel, Chrome, Tungsten based alloy. The abrasive was utilized from as-sprayed condition to the production of a fine, consistent surface on complex and hard-to-grind materials. Competitor abrasives were either too rigid, limiting conformity, or too flexible, reducing material removal efficiency.
Solution
Hand In Hand Technologies partnered with KGS Diamond to custom manufacture a Purple 400 Grit KGS Diamond STS K-LOC Disc tailored specifically to the customer’s application.
The 400 grit diamond surface delivers a fine, consistent finish. The disc provides the versatility needed for finishing and dimensioning both flat and contoured surfaces, including hard-to-reach areas. It is rigid enough to support high material removal rates while remaining flexible enough to follow difficult geometries and we improved life by a factor of 10 – 15X.
Material Capability
The custom K-LOC disc is suitable for a wide range of hard-to-grind materials, including:
- Tungsten Carbide
- Chrome Carbide
- Thermal Spray coatings
- Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia (YSZ)
- Alumina ceramics
- Granite, marble, glass, and other hard materials
Result
The engineered solution improved finishing consistency, reduced processing time, reduced consumable costs and delivered consistent results.
Conclusion
This application is another excellent example of how KGS Diamond and Hand In Hand Technologies can engineer custom diamond abrasive solutions to meet specific customer requirements and performance goals.
