Shape-Master Tool PCD Cutting Tools
Shape-Master Tool was founded in 1976 as a niche natural diamond tool fabricating company. The company has since grown and evolved into a leading Polycrystalline cutting tool manufacturer, while providing some of the best edge quality in the industry.
PCD cutting tools are typically used in the machining of abrasive, non-ferrous metals and nonmetallic materials. Typical applications include aluminum, copper alloys, plastics, fiberglass and carbide.
Product Information
Boring
Shape-Master designs and manufactures PCD cutting tools that are specific for users’ I.D. applications. Where possible, indexable insert options are explored to help minimize cost per component. Shape-Master also produces indexable PCD inserts with minimum bore capabilities down to Ø4.5mm and PCD-tipped boring bars with minimum bore capabilities down to Ø1.6mm.
Grooving
Shape-Master designs and manufactures PCD groove tools that are to users’ specific width and depth requirements. Chip control designs are available for groove, profile and groove-turn applications. Tolerances of 2 microns are consistently held on insert geometries.
Milling
Shape-Master supplies users with a wide variety of milling inserts to support their PCD milling applications. Shape-Master strives to achieve minimized cost per component, improved finishes and exceptional tolerances for minimized axial and radial run-out.
Threading
Whether the thread form is standard or custom, Shape-Master can provide the PCD threading insert users need. Today’s exotic materials, high feed rates and specific thread designs pose many machining issues; however, Shape-Master can produce an insert capable of overcoming these issues and offers threading inserts with thread pitches ranging from .3mm to 38mm.
Turning
Shape-Master’s PCD turning inserts offer significant advantages over conventional carbide inserts in non-ferrous materials such as superior edge sharpness and up to 100 times more abrasion resistance. Abrasion resistance and surface roughness requirements are all taken into account for users’ applications. Dimensional tolerances and finish can both be improved by Shape-Master’s superior edge quality. PCD segment sizes are established to cover DOC requirements and allow for resharpening.