- Metallic Titanium Coating: Provides an active Ti-rich surface for interface engineering in metal-based systems.
- Improved Matrix Wettability: Supports stronger interaction between diamond and selected metal bonds or matrices.
- In-Situ TiC Formation: Titanium can react with diamond during subsequent thermal processing to form a TiC-containing interface.
- Improved Diamond Retention: Supports stronger interfacial bonding in sintered and brazed diamond tools.
- Interface Protection: Helps limit direct interaction between diamond and reactive matrix components during processing.
- Dual Application Direction: Suitable for abrasive tools and selected metal-matrix thermal composites.
Ti-Coated CBN Powder
Features
Specifications
## Specifications
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| Material Type | Titanium-Coated Cubic Boron Nitride |
|---|---|
| Coating Material | Titanium (Ti) |
| Base Abrasive | Monocrystalline CBN |
| Typical Appearance | Gray / Silver-Gray Metallic |
| Available Particle Size | Mesh / Grit Grades; selected micron sizes available |
| Typical Coating Level | Approx. 5–15 wt%, depending on particle size and application |
| Interface Direction | Ti-containing nitride / boride interface under suitable thermal processing |
| Primary Function | Bond Retention / Interface Compatibility / Grain Protection |
| Typical Bond Systems | Vitrified Bond / Metal Bond / Selected Resin Bond Systems |
| Selection Focus | CBN grade, particle size, coating level and bond system |
### Coating Note
Titanium coating provides an active interface between CBN grains and the surrounding bond. Under suitable thermal processing, Ti can interact with the boron- and nitrogen-containing CBN surface to form Ti-containing nitride and boride phases, supporting improved interfacial bonding and abrasive retention.
| Material Type | Titanium-Coated Synthetic Diamond |
|---|---|
| Coating Material | Titanium (Ti / Ti-Rich Layer) |
| Base Diamond | Selected Monocrystalline Synthetic Diamond |
| Typical Appearance | Silver-Gray / Gray Metallic |
| Coating State | Metallic Active Coating |
| Available Particle Size | Micron and Mesh / Grit Grades |
| Coating Level | Controlled according to particle size, matrix and application |
| Interfacial Reaction | Can form TiC during subsequent sintering or heat treatment |
| Typical Systems | Metal Bond / Brazed Tools / Cu- or Al-Based Composites |
| Selection Focus | Coating thickness, matrix chemistry and processing temperature |
Coating Types and Their Functions
Electroless Plating (Chemical Plating)
An auto-catalytic process that deposits coatings such as Ni or Cu uniformly without electricity. It is ideal for micron powders and irregular grains, improving wettability, dispersion, and bond retention in resin and bronze bond tools.
Electroplating Method
A current-assisted coating process for Ni, Ni-Co, and similar metal layers with strong adhesion. It enables precise thickness control and reliable grit holding, making it suitable for electroplated tools and applications requiring consistent particle retention.
CVD (Chemical Vapour Deposition)
A high-temperature vapour-phase process that forms carbide-forming coatings such as Ti, Cr, or TiC. CVD coatings provide excellent thermal stability, oxidation resistance, and chemical protection, ideal for vitrified and metal bond tools used in aggressive, high-temperature grinding.
Available Grit Sizes and Coating Thickness
Coating Thickness
- Standard Coating Range:
Typically 30% to 60% by weight, depending on coating material and application requirements. - Custom Coating Options:
Available to match specific bond systems or processing conditions upon request.
Available Grit Sizes
| Mesh (FEPA) | 40/50 (B427) |
50/60 (B301) |
60/80 (B252) |
80/100 (B181) |
100/120 (B151) |
120/140 (B126) |
140/170 (B107) |
170/200 (B91) |
200/230 (B76) |
230/270 (B64) |
270/325 (B54) |
325/400 (B46) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| B15 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| B50 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| A70 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| A80 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| A90 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| A99 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Ni-coated | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Ti-coated | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Applications
Ferrous Metals
Suitable for grinding and finishing hardened steels and other ferrous materials.
- Precision grinding wheels
- Honing stones for ferrous components
Mold & Die
Used for precision grinding and finishing of molds and dies requiring high accuracy and durability.
- Mold cavity and core grinding
- Precision finishing of die steel components
Cutting Tool & Abrasives
Used in metal and ceramic bond tools requiring strong grit retention and heat resistance.
- Surface and cylindrical grinding wheels
- High-performance abrasive tools for tool steel processing