How VeloCut X Diamond Tooling Is Manufactured

VeloCut X diamond tooling is engineered to meet the specific demands of grinding, polishing, and coating removal. While all diamond tools use industrial-grade diamonds, the manufacturing process varies depending on the bond type—metal-bond, resin-bond, or PCD—so that each tool performs optimally for its intended application.

Metal-Bond Diamond Tooling

  1. Mixing the bond – Metal powders (such as cobalt, bronze, or iron alloys) are blended with industrial diamond grit. The ratio of metal to diamond determines the tool’s aggressiveness and durability.
  2. Pressing the segments – The powder and diamond mixture is pressed into molds under high pressure to form the desired segment shape.
  3. Sintering – Segments are heated in a sintering furnace at controlled temperatures. This process fuses the metal particles together and locks the diamonds in place.
  4. Assembly – Finished segments are brazed or welded to a metal tool body (such as a grinding plate or cup wheel).
  5. Finishing – The tool is balanced and inspected for quality before packaging.

Resin-Bond Diamond Tooling

  1. Bond formulation – Resin powders (often phenolic resins) are mixed with diamond grit and, in some cases, metal fillers to enhance performance.
  2. Molding – The mixture is poured into molds shaped for polishing pads or segments.
  3. Hot pressing – Heat and pressure cure the resin, binding the diamonds into a solid form.
  4. Attachment – Pads are backed with Velcro, foam, or other mounting materials for use on polishing machines.
  5. Quality control – Each tool is tested for grit accuracy, bond hardness, and surface finish capability.

PCD Diamond Tooling

  1. PCD segment production – PCD (polycrystalline diamond) is made separately by sintering diamond particles together under extreme pressure and temperature, forming a single, ultra-hard diamond structure.
  2. Shaping – PCD segments are cut to the correct size and geometry, often with a laser or EDM (electrical discharge machining).
  3. Mounting – PCD segments are brazed onto a metal tool body designed for high-torque grinding machines.
  4. Final inspection – Tools are checked for bond integrity, segment positioning, and removal efficiency.

The Result

Each bond type is manufactured with its intended purpose in mind—metal-bond for aggressive grinding and surface leveling, resin-bond for fine honing and polishing, and PCD for rapid coating removal. Together, they form a complete toolkit for efficient, high-quality surface preparation.