Introduction

Superhard cutting tools are reshaping the processing methods of the global manufacturing industry, providing unprecedented efficient and 

precise processing solutions for various industries. This article will systematically introduce the typical applications of superhard cutting tools

 in eight major industries such as automobile manufacturing, aerospace, energy equipment, and electronic medical care, share actual processing 

cases, and help manufacturing companies in various fields find the best processing solutions.

1. Application in the automotive manufacturing industry

Core application scenarios:

Engine parts: cylinder block, cylinder head, piston, crankshaft

Transmission system: gearbox housing, gear, drive shaft

Braking system: brake disc, caliper

Lightweight components: aluminum alloy structural parts, carbon fiber components

Typical solutions:

Cylinder processing:

PCD face milling cutter: processing aluminum alloy cylinder plane

PCBN boring cutter: finishing cast iron cylinder bore

Case: A car company uses PCD tools to reduce cylinder processing time by 40%

Gearbox gear processing:

PCBN finishing tool: HRC60 gear "turning instead of grinding"

Diamond coated hob: efficient gear forming

Case: Gear processing cycle reduced from 15 minutes to 5 minutes

2. Application in the aerospace field

Core challenges:

Titanium alloy, high temperature alloy and other difficult-to-process materials

High precision requirements for complex structural parts

Reliability requirements for high-cost parts

Innovative solutions:

Processing of titanium alloy structural parts:

Diamond coated end mill: high-speed milling of titanium alloy frames

PCBN finishing tool: achieve Ra0.4μm surface

Case: The processing efficiency of a certain aircraft rib plate increased by 3 times

Composite material processing:

PCD special milling cutter: burr-free processing of carbon fiber composites

Diamond coated drill: hole making of laminated materials

Case: The qualified rate of helicopter rotor processing increased from 85% to 99%

3. Application in energy equipment industry

Key requirements:

Efficient processing of large parts

Processing of highly wear-resistant materials

Reliability in extreme environments

Featured applications:

Wind power gear processing:

PCBN large turning tool: HRC58 gearbox planetary carrier processing

Case: Single piece processing time reduced from 48 hours to 16 hours

Oil drilling parts:

PCD enhanced drill bit: High wear-resistant alloy processing

Diamond coated tool: Titanium alloy oil pipe processing

Case: Drill collar processing life extended by 5 times

4. Applications in the electronic medical industry

Special requirements:

Micro-precision machining

Processing of biocompatible materials

Ultra-high surface quality

Professional solutions:

Semiconductor component processing:

Single crystal diamond micro-milling cutter: Silicon wafer precision machining

Nano diamond coated tool: Ceramic substrate processing

Case: Wafer cutting yield increased to 99.9%

Medical implant processing:

PCD special tool: Titanium alloy bone nail processing

DLC coated tool: Cobalt-chromium alloy joint surface finishing

Case: Artificial joint surface roughness reaches Ra0.05μm

5. Application in mold manufacturing

Industry pain points:

Hardened mold steel processing is difficult

High precision requirements for complex surfaces

High delivery cycle pressure

Breakthrough solutions:

Hardened mold processing:

PCBN ball head milling cutter: HRC55 mold surface finishing

Nano-composite coating tool: high-precision electrode processing

Case: Mold delivery cycle shortened by 60%

Glass mold processing:

Diamond tool: cast iron mold ultra-finishing

Case: Mold life increased from 50,000 times to 300,000 times

6. Rail transit application

Key needs:

Efficient processing of large parts

High reliability requirements

Batch consistency control

Typical applications:

Wheel set processing:

PCBN heavy-duty turning tool: wheel tread processing

Case: Processing efficiency increased by 200%

Bogie processing:

PCD face milling cutter: aluminum alloy frame processing

Case: Annual tool cost savings of 1.5 million yuan

7. General machinery field

Widely used:

Bearing processing

Hydraulic components

Pump valve components

Successful cases:

Bearing ring processing:

PCBN precision turning tool: Realizing "turning instead of grinding"

Case: A bearing factory increased its annual efficiency by 8 million yuan

Hydraulic valve body processing:

PCD boring tool: Precision processing of aluminum alloy valve body

Case: Processing accuracy reaches ±0.005mm

8. Application in emerging fields

Frontier direction:

Post-processing of 3D printed parts

Processing of semiconductor materials such as silicon carbide

Processing of superhard and brittle materials

Innovative solutions:

Post-processing of additive manufacturing:

Diamond coated tools: Finishing of titanium alloy printed parts

Case: Surface quality reaches the level of forged parts

Silicon carbide processing:

Single crystal diamond tools: Processing of semiconductor substrates

Case: Processing efficiency increased by 5 times

Industry customized solutions

According to the characteristics of different industries, superhard tool suppliers should provide:

Material research: Development of industry-specific tool grades

Process support: Provide complete processing process solutions

Service support: On-site technical support and optimization

Data accumulation: Establish an industry processing parameter database

Key factors for selecting superhard tool suppliers

Technical strength: Material research and development and tool design capabilities

Industry experience: Accumulation of similar cases

Service network: Localized technical support

Innovation capability: Continuous improvement and customized development capabilities

Quality system: Stable quality control capabilities

Conclusion

Superhard cutting tools are promoting the innovation of processing technologies in various industries and providing key support for the 

transformation and upgrading of the manufacturing industry. With the advancement of materials science and manufacturing technology, 

the breadth and depth of application of superhard tools will continue to expand. Choosing a superhard tool partner with rich industry 

experience will help companies gain significant competitive advantages.

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