PCD & CBN Tools

Polycrystalline diamond (PCD) and cubic boron nitride (CBN) tools for high-volume and hard-material machining.

PCD and CBN — for the materials carbide can’t keep up with

When you’re machining abrasive non-ferrous alloys or hardened steels in volume, PCD and CBN tooling holds its edge where carbide wears out — cutting tool changes, improving consistency, and lowering cost per part.

We supply custom PCD tooling through Hermann Bilz, alongside GMG Private Label options.

Where they fit

PCD — aluminium and high-silicon alloys, composites, abrasive non-ferrous materials, high-volume production
CBN — hardened steels and cast iron; hard turning as an alternative to grinding

PCD tools are frequently custom-engineered to the part — tell us the application and we’ll specify it.

Frequently asked questions

When should I use PCD tooling?+

PCD excels in non-ferrous and abrasive materials — aluminium alloys, composites, and high-silicon alloys — where it holds an edge far longer than carbide, lowering cost per part in high volumes.

What is CBN used for?+

CBN is used for hardened ferrous materials — hardened steels and cast iron — often enabling hard turning as an alternative to grinding.

Have a machining or drilling challenge?

Talk to our engineers — we specify the right tool for your application, not a catalogue default.

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