Custom PCD Specialty Tools
National Diamond Tool & Coating manufactures standard and custom Polycrystalline Diamond (PCD) tipped cutting tools for machining non-ferrous metals, composites, and abrasive materials.
Our custom PCD tools are available in a variety of configurations, including drills, end mills, reamers, boring tools, and custom form tools. Tools can be manufactured to customer drawings, specifications, or existing tool samples.
Standard & Custom PCD Specialty Tools
PCD tipped specialty tools utilize synthetic diamond cutting edges attached to precision-machined tool bodies. The exceptional abrasion resistance of PCD makes it well-suited for applications where conventional carbide tooling experiences excessive wear.
We manufacture PCD tooling for a wide range of machining operations, including drilling, milling, boring, reaming, and profiling.
Custom tooling can incorporate specialized cutting geometries, multiple cutting edges, stepped diameters, and combination features to accommodate specific machining requirements.
Available PCD Tool Configurations
PCD Tipped End Mills
PCD tipped end mills are used for milling aluminum, composites, and other non-ferrous materials. Available in various cutting diameters, and flute configurations.
PCD Tipped Reamers
Used for precision hole finishing where dimensional consistency, surface finish, and extended tool life are important.
PCD Boring Tools
Standard and custom PCD boring tools for internal machining operations. Available with application-specific cutting geometries and configurations.
PCD Form Tools
Custom PCD form tools are manufactured to produce specific profiles, contours, and features in a workpiece. These tools can combine multiple cutting operations into a single tool.
Custom PCD Tooling
Specialty cutting tools manufactured to customer drawings, specifications, or existing tooling samples. Custom designs can accommodate unique machining operations and production requirements.
Advantages of PCD Specialty Tooling
PCD tipped specialty tools offer several advantages when machining suitable materials.
Extended Tool Life: Exceptional abrasion resistance helps reduce cutting-edge wear.
Reduced Tool Changes: Longer tool life can minimize machine downtime during production.
Consistent Machining Performance: PCD cutting edges can maintain dimensional accuracy and surface finish over extended production runs.
Custom Tool Geometries: Specialized designs can combine machining operations and reduce the number of tools required.
Lower Overall Tooling Costs: Extended tool life and reduced downtime can offset the higher initial cost of PCD tooling.
Materials & Applications
PCD tipped specialty tools are commonly used for machining:
Aluminum and aluminum alloys
Copper, brass, and bronze
Graphite
Carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP)
Fiberglass and composite materials
Plastics and engineered polymers
Green ceramics
Green carbide
Other non-ferrous and abrasive materials
Tool geometry, PCD grade, and cutting parameters are selected based on the workpiece material and machining requirements.
Custom PCD Tool Design & Manufacturing
At National Diamond Tool & Coating, we specialize in manufacturing custom PCD cutting tools designed for applications where standard tooling may not meet specific machining requirements.
Our manufacturing capabilities allow us to produce a wide variety of specialty cutting geometries, including complex profiles, form tools, combination tools, and application specific designs.
Whether you’re looking to improve an existing tool design, consolidate multiple machining operations, or develop a completely new cutting solution, our team can work with your specifications to manufacture tooling that meets your performance and dimensional requirements.
From individual prototypes to repeat production orders, we provide custom PCD tooling solutions with an emphasis on precision, consistency, and long term performance.
PCD Insert Repair & Retipping
National Diamond Tool & Coating offers professional repair, retipping, and rebuilding services for worn or damaged PCD cutting tools. Rather than replacing an entire tool, we can often restore its cutting performance by replacing worn diamond tips while retaining the original tool body.
Our repair services help extend tool life, reduce tooling costs, and minimize downtime. Whether you have a single specialty tool or an ongoing repair program, our team can evaluate your tooling and recommend the most cost effective solution.
Request a Quote
Looking for a custom PCD specialty tool or a replacement for your existing cutting tools? National Diamond Tool & Coating can manufacture precision PCD tooling tailored to your specific application.
Send us your tool drawings, specifications, or information about your machining requirements. Our experienced team will work with you to develop a tooling solution designed to improve performance, extend tool life, and reduce overall machining costs.
Contact us today to request a quote or discuss your custom PCD tooling needs.