Diamond Paste / Diamond Compound
Kemet Diamond Paste and Kemet Diamond Compound are available in different packaging sizes, such as 5g, 10g, 20g, 50g, 100g, and 1kg containers. The special Applikator guarantees precise dispensing of the diamond compound without any syringe leakage. Additionally, diamond paste can be used in Metallography applications. You can also find Diamond Compound Applikator Sticks made of Monocrystalline or Polycrystalline materials, which eliminate the need for spatulas or manual application. These products are manufactured according to the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Assurance standards.
Which polishing paste is the most appropriate choice for your specific application needs?
When it comes to achieving the desired surface finish on tools, a certain level of roughness is often required, ranging from technically smooth to a deep high gloss. The selection of suitable tools plays a crucial role in this process.
Now, let's delve into the different types of diamond paste available. Every Kemet diamond paste consists of a combination of diamond powder, which is categorized by its specific grade and concentration, and a chemical carrier. These pastes incorporate either mono or polycrystalline diamonds, meticulously sorted according to their grain size using a specialized vision system. By ensuring that all diamond grains in the paste possess identical dimensions, Kemet diamond pastes guarantee consistent performance throughout their usage. The chemical carriers employed in these pastes are carefully formulated to cater to specific applications, resulting in a comprehensive range of products that are tailored to diverse materials and application methods.
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Manual polishing
When performing manual polishing, the speed at which the polishing tool operates is relatively low. However, if you desire quick and efficient results, it is crucial to have a high cutting force. This is where the water-based KD diamond paste comes into play, as it is specifically designed to meet these requirements for various metals. The KD paste offers different concentrations of diamond, making it suitable for all types of metal polishing tasks. For rapid stock removal, the 90 µm KD paste is highly effective. It ensures that material is removed swiftly and efficiently, allowing you to progress through the polishing process quickly. As you continue with the polishing procedure, you can gradually transition to finer and finer grits of diamond paste. By using the 0.1 µm paste, you can achieve a super smooth and flawless finish.
The type KD Diamond Paste is a versatile diamond compound that serves the purpose of both stock removal and achieving an exceptionally fine surface finish. It has the unique quality of being soluble in both oil and water, providing flexibility in choosing the appropriate medium for your polishing needs. This diamond compound is particularly recommended for applications in Toolroom and Precision Engineering. Its reliable performance and consistent results make it a preferred choice among professionals in these fields. Furthermore, the KD Diamond Paste is available in a range of concentrations for each micron size. This allows you to select the concentration level that best suits your specific polishing requirements. The available concentrations are categorized from C1 (lowest concentration) to C4 (highest concentration), providing you with options to achieve optimal results based on the desired outcome and the characteristics of the material being polished.
Machine polishing of molds
Machine polishing of molds involves the use of various tools such as electric or compressed air powered hand motors, and even ultrasonic equipment. These tools operate at higher speeds, generating increased heat during the polishing process. To address this, the use of L oil-based diamond paste is highly recommended due to its exceptional heat resistance. This makes it suitable for direct application on injection molds. One of the notable properties of the L diamond paste is its slight stickiness, which allows it to adhere well to the polishing tool. This characteristic enables precise and accurate polishing with a minimal amount of diamond paste. Moreover, Type L diamond paste is highly concentrated, ensuring effective performance. In case dilution is necessary, adding oil maintains its suspension properties, keeping the paste perfectly mixed and ready for use.
Specifically formulated for hard materials like Tungsten Carbide, Hardened Steels, and Ceramics, Type L diamond paste is an oil-soluble compound designed to provide exceptional results. Its carrier exhibits high thermal stability, enabling the diamond compound to withstand the frictional heat generated during the polishing process. This stability ensures that the Kemet Diamond Compound remains intact and maintains its suspension properties even under demanding operating conditions. Due to its superior characteristics, Type L diamond paste is highly recommended for applications in Toolroom and General Production settings, where precision and quality are essential. By utilizing this specialized diamond compound, professionals can achieve remarkable results in the polishing and refinement of molds, ensuring optimal performance and longevity of the finished products.
What to use with carbide?
When it comes to working with carbide, the key to achieving success lies in selecting the right paste to accompany it. Kemet, a renowned developer in the field, has ingeniously crafted the OS diamond paste, tailored specifically for this purpose. This exceptional oil-soluble product demonstrates remarkable efficacy, swiftly delivering the desired outcomes in the realm of polishing hardened steels and carbide.
Unveiling the Type OS Diamond Compound, or more commonly known as Diamond Paste, Kemet presents a groundbreaking solution meticulously designed to cater to the demands of working with resilient materials such as tungsten carbide, hardened steels, and ceramics. This cutting-edge compound boasts superior thermal stability, thanks to its specially formulated chemical carrier. This inherent stability empowers the Kemet Diamond Compound OS to effectively withstand the rigors of frictional heat, ensuring it remains unwaveringly stable and preserves its suspension properties even in the most challenging operating conditions. Furthermore, Kemet offers a range of sizes for this exceptional product, catering to diverse preferences and requirements, with customized sizes also available upon request.
By employing the OS diamond paste in conjunction with carbide, craftsmen and professionals unlock a world of possibilities. The formidable combination of carbide and Kemet's OS Diamond Compound empowers users to achieve unparalleled precision and efficiency in their endeavors. With this powerful duo at their disposal, craftsmen can confidently navigate the intricate realm of carbide, effortlessly realizing their visions and achieving exceptional results.
Remember, the key to unlocking the full potential of carbide lies in selecting the perfect paste companion. With Kemet's OS diamond paste, individuals gain access to a game-changing solution, expertly formulated to elevate their performance and unlock new realms of possibilities when working with carbide, hardened steels, and ceramics. Step into the realm of precision and embrace the future of craftsmanship with Kemet's Type OS Diamond Compound.
Polishing of coatings
When it comes to dealing with tough and enduring protective coatings, a distinctive method is needed to achieve optimal results. Enter the remarkable Kemet CP diamond paste, which harnesses the power of polycrystalline diamond. This extraordinary paste proves to be the ideal solution for meticulously polishing DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) coatings as well as various ceramic materials. With its advanced composition, the Kemet CP diamond paste offers exceptional efficacy in the art of polishing. The inclusion of polycrystalline diamond particles allows for unparalleled precision and effectiveness when working with hard and wear-resistant coatings. By employing this specialized paste, the process of refining and perfecting protective coatings is elevated to a new level of excellence.
Specifically designed for DLC coatings, the Kemet CP diamond paste demonstrates outstanding compatibility, ensuring that the polishing procedure achieves the desired outcome. Furthermore, its remarkable versatility extends beyond DLC coatings, making it equally suitable for the meticulous polishing of diverse ceramic materials. Thanks to the utilization of polycrystalline diamond in its formulation, this extraordinary paste excels in removing imperfections, blemishes, and irregularities, thus resulting in flawlessly polished surfaces. The hardness and resilience of the polycrystalline diamond particles enable them to effectively smooth out even the most challenging coatings, guaranteeing an impeccable finish.
Nevertheless, technology remains in a constant state of evolution. We invite you to present our laboratories with challenges to create novel formulations tailored to your specific application needs.
Diamond Paste for Die Polishing - DiaVers
DiaVers Diamond Paste, branded as a remarkable solution for die polishing, offers a highly efficient and effective method. Tailored specifically to meet the demands of the mold polishing industry, this paste ensures swift removal of excess material while achieving a superior surface finish. Its unique formula has been carefully crafted to yield outstanding outcomes in a shorter timeframe, reducing the number of polishing steps required. Consequently, this not only lowers costs but also enhances the quality of the resulting components. A key highlight of DiaVers Diamond Paste is its utilization of sharper diamond particles, enabling exceptional cutting performance. These particles effortlessly penetrate even the most challenging materials, making it an optimal choice for working with hard-to-polish molds. Furthermore, the paste incorporates a new oil-based carrier with superior lubricating properties, thereby enhancing the final product's surface finish.
Beyond its innovative composition, DiaVers Diamond Paste offers enhanced adhesion to laps such as felts or wooden laps. This feature ensures the paste remains securely in place during the polishing process, leading to a consistently excellent finish. Moreover, the paste exhibits stability up to 200°C, allowing it to be used on molds that have not yet cooled, saving valuable time and boosting polishing productivity. DiaVers Diamond Paste stands out as an eco-friendly option for polishing, as it is free from Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). Its formulation excludes any harmful substances, making it a safe choice for workplace use without any negative health effects. Combining all these attributes, DiaVers Diamond Paste proves to be a dependable and efficient tool for die polishing, delivering exceptional results at a cost-effective price point.
SupaFinish Diamond Compound
Introducing SupaFinish, the latest collection of oil-based Polycrystalline Diamond Compound. Originally designed for the medical industry, it is also perfectly suited for demanding polishing tasks where achieving an exceptional final surface finish is of utmost importance. This remarkable compound combines a unique mixture of polycrystalline diamond powder, carefully graded and concentrated, with a chemical carrier that offers optimal surface finish, effortless cleaning, lubrication to prevent drying, and resistance to temperature changes.
| Micron | 10g Syringe |
|---|---|
| 1 | 151400 |
| 3 | 151401 |
| 6 | 151402 |
Type W diamond paste
The Type W diamond paste is a specialized diamond compound that is water-soluble, meaning it can easily dissolve in water. It is specifically designed for use in Precision Engineering and Electronic Applications, particularly in situations where water-based products are preferred or necessary. This diamond compound offers several advantages, such as compatibility with water-based systems and a reduced risk of contamination. It provides exceptional performance and precision in polishing various materials. One of the key applications for this diamond compound is on Polishing Cloths, where it truly shines. When applied to a Polishing Cloth, the Type W diamond paste delivers outstanding results, enabling the achievement of high-quality finishes on a wide range of surfaces. Whether you're working with delicate electronic components or intricate precision-engineered parts, this diamond compound proves to be an ideal choice. Its water-soluble nature ensures easy cleanup and minimizes the potential for residue buildup. Additionally, the Type W diamond paste exhibits excellent cutting and polishing properties, allowing for efficient material removal and surface refinement. This makes it particularly beneficial in tasks that demand fine-tuned precision and smooth, flawless finishes.
Diamond Compound Color Chart
| Micron | Grade | Color |
|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 140,000* | |
| 0.25 | 25,000* | |
| 1 | 14,000* | |
| 3 | 8,000* | |
| 6 | 3,000* | |
| 8 | 1,800* | |
| 14 | 1,200* | |
| 25 | 600 | |
| 45 | 300 | |
| 60 | 230 | |
| 90 | 170 |
*Estimated
Diamond paste for Aluminum Polishing
Aluminum polishing is enhanced with Kemet's unique diamond paste, X-L2(S), specifically designed for precise and efficient polishing. It surpasses traditional diamond compounds in terms of swift material removal. This compound is engineered to withstand high temperatures and pressure without deteriorating. It comes in a convenient 20g syringe and is available in a range of micron sizes, from 1 to 45.
Diamond products for Electronics Industry
We have created exclusive diamond products using both monocrystalline and polycrystalline diamond powders, tailored specifically for the electronics industry. These products include specialized pastes and slurries. They find various applications in magnetic heads, ferrites, disc texturing, altic, special ceramics, electro-optical devices, and sapphire polishing. Our diamond products are available in water, oil, and emulsion formulations, as well as suspension treated options. We offer a range of viscosities to accommodate specific lapping processes. Whether you prefer monocrystalline or polycrystalline diamond, our products deliver exceptional results with faster material removal, superior surface finishing, and minimized sub-surface damage. Rest assured, our diamond products are agglomerate-free, ensuring they won't cause any scratching during the polishing process.
How to use Diamond Paste
- Prior to polishing, make sure the substrate you intend to polish is clean and free from dirt, debris, or previous coatings. Use a mild detergent or solvent to thoroughly clean the surface, followed by rinsing with clean water. Ensure the substrate is completely dry before proceeding.
- Diamond paste is highly concentrated, so a small amount goes a long way. Begin by applying a small quantity of diamond paste onto the lapping plate or flat surface.
- Spread the diamond paste evenly across the lapping plate or flat surface, ensuring a uniform distribution without any clumps or gaps.
- The amount of diamond paste needed depends on the size of the substrate and the desired level of abrasiveness. Generally, a small pea-sized amount is sufficient for most applications.
- Place the substrate onto the lapping plate or flat surface, ensuring proper contact between the diamond paste and the substrate.
- Depending on the substrate's hardness, apply gentle and even pressure while moving the substrate in circular, figure-eight, or back-and-forth motions. Avoid applying excessive pressure to prevent uneven results or substrate damage.
- Maintain consistent pressure and motion throughout the polishing process to ensure uniform material removal and even distribution of the diamond particles.
- Pause periodically during polishing to inspect the substrate's surface. Rotate the substrate by 90 degrees to maintain parallelism and check for any visible scratches, imperfections, or desired levels of shine.
- After each polishing stage, thoroughly clean the substrate to remove any residue or excess diamond paste. Inspect the surface for any remaining imperfections or scratches before proceeding to the next step.
- Once the desired level of polishing is achieved, ensure thorough cleaning of the substrate to eliminate any traces of diamond paste residue. Using an ultrasonic cleaner is highly recommended for this final cleaning step.
