INTERTECH 2008 ReviewSUMMER 2008 $9.00 USD

IDA 62nd AnnualMeeting Summary

INTERTECH 2008Review

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INTERTECH 2008Paper Excerpts

IDA MembershipApplication

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FINER POINTS is the only publicationdevoted exclusively to the understanding,selection and application of diamond, cubicboron nitride and related materials. It is editedfor recipients who are involved in some waywith these “superabrasives”, either asproviders of the materials, producers ofproducts containing the materials or users ofthese products (e.g., grinding wheels,dressing tools, drill bits, saw blades, sawingwires, cutting tools, polishing compounds,CVD film products, etc.).

ABC Superabrasives .................................. IFC

Action Superabrasive Products ................. 18

American Superabrasives Corp. ................ 17

Apogee Precision Parts............................... 22

China Abrasives Import & Export Corp. ............................................. 12

Cinetic Landis Grinding Corp. – CITCO Products...................................... 6

Crystallume.................................................... 8

Diamond Abrasives Corporation ......... OBC

Engis Corporation .................................... IBC

Iljin Diamond Company ........................... 16

Innovative Organics, Saint-Gobain Grains & Powders..................................... 11

Lieber & Solow Co........................................ 5

Rosst Enterprises Inc. ................................. 26

sp3 Cutting Tools, Inc................................ 25

Sumitomo Electric Carbide Inc................... 9

Warren/Amplex Micron.............................. 15

Worldwide Superabrasives LLC................... 7

Zuhai JuJing Diamond Enterprise Co., Ltd. .................................................... 28

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13 INTERTECH 2008 Paper Excerpts13. PCD/PCBN Materials – processing, applications and advantages.14. A Comparison of the Most Popular Particle Size Measuring Principles

for Diamond Percent15. Ultratough Single Crystal Diamonds by MPCVD18. Cutting Tool Material Requirements for the Airframe Industry19. Technique for the measurement of merchanical strength and fracture

mechanisms of metal bond micron diamond20. Drilling Oblique Holes in Duplex Steel with PCD Tools21. High Pressure CMP with Low Stress Polishing23. A New Low Cost Accelerated PCD Abrasion Test Method24. Developments in high production peel grinding in water based coolants25. New Coating of Ti-Based Alloy on Diamond Grains for Iron Bond Matrix26. Case Studies in Carbide Grinding28. Core Drilling in Reinforced Concrete Using Polycrystalline Diamond

PCD) Cutters: Performance Modelling

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A Finer Point of View...Human beings are tools ofknowledge. Every one of us wants tolearn more and sharpen our intellect.We should constantly be takingadvantage of our freedom to learn, tosaturate our minds with matter thatencourages our usefulness. It is theresponsibility of those withknowledge to share their lifeexperiences and information withothers. This cycle of sharedknowledge promotes advancements,cures diseases, invents comfort, andprovides relief. We are dependent onknowledge to survive, and the sourceof intellectual growth is education.The chain of education is lengthy,one that unravels quickly withoutconstant communication andwidespread participation. In both thescholastic and professional arenas,the lack of support for education is aguarantee of failure in the future. TheIndustrial Diamond Association isdeveloping an educational platformfrom which its members can learnmore about the diamond industryand apply this knowledge to theirprofessional responsibilities. Thiseducational platform will provide arenewed understanding ofequipment, applications, productsand value. Superabrasive CertificateCourses are meant to promote thecycle of informing, sharing andapplying while derailing the forces of“me too” and low-valuecommoditization. No individual cansurmount this hurdle, but the powerof an association can halt and reversethis trend. Superabrasivemanufacturers and distributors havefallen victim to these forces; all thewhile their product is one of themost reliable and effective materialsin the world. If ever there was aproduct that exclaims its features andbenefits outright, it is superabrasives.In order to end this cycle thatundervalues our products, theindustry must depend on seekingeducation and sharing knowledge. Alucid understanding of the value ofsuperabrasives and their functions inthe industry must be appreciated byeach person involved: sales person,

purchasing manager, engineer,operator, end user, and owner. Anorganized and motivated associationcan seek out sound informationregarding superabrasives andcommunicate this knowledge to allparties benefiting from the industry.The superior capability ofsuperabrasives depends on ourknowledge, not legal tender, notquantity, not hand shakes. Yourparticipation in the upcomingSuperabrasive Certificate Course isparamount in appreciating thebenefits, features and uses ofsuperabrasives. Contributions to thecourses through white papers,speaking engagements, field studyreports, employee attendance orevent hosting are encouraged, andattendance is a guarantee ofintellectual proliferation that ismeant to be shared with and appliedin your professional domain. Thesuccesses of superabrasives areseeded in education, and it is ourresponsibility to promote their valueand help to grow a healthy industryfor all segments of the value chain.Strive to educate yourself andcontribute to the learning of otherson a daily basis, whether thatknowledge concerns diamonds ordragons. Knowledge is power.

Sincerely,

Martin Deakins, PresidentIndustrial Diamond Association of America

PRESIDENTMartin Deakins

Industrial DiamondAssociation ofAmerica, Inc.

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PRESIDENTMartin DeakinsDiamond Innovations

VICE PRESIDENTIon C. BeneaEngis Corporation

SECRETARY/TREASURERDavid L. EdwardsAction Superabrasive Products

PAST PRESIDENT

David M. SimpsonSumitomo Electric Carbide Diamond Group

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

William R. Herbst (07-09)Advanced Superabrasives, Inc.

Dwayne (Mike) Mustin (07-09)American Superabrasives Corp.

Edward E. Galen (07-09)Cinetic Landis Grinding Corp.– CITCO Products

Joseph Tabeling (08-10)Delaware Diamond Knives, Inc.

William J. Tully (06-08)Diamond Abrasives Corp.

Jay K.R. Lunzer (08-10)Lunzer, Inc.

R. Christian Winkel (06-08)Worldwide Superabrasives

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mr. Terry M. KaneIndustrial Diamond Associationof America, Inc.P.O. Box 29460Columbus, Ohio 43229Phone: 614-797-2265FAX: 614-797-2264

E-Mail: tkane-ida@insight.rr.com

Website: www.superabrasives.org

FINER POINTS is the official publication of theIndustrial Diamond Association of America, Inc. andis published fours times a year. Contributions arewelcomed but the Editor reserves the right to acceptor reject any material for publication. All by-linedarticles published in this magazine represent solelythe individual opinions of the writers and notnecessarily those of the Industrial DiamondAssociation. Executive and Editorial Offices: FinerPoints, P.O. Box 29460, Columbus, Ohio 43229,(614) 797-2265. Editor and Advertising, Terry Kane.Advertising rates and deadlines available uponrequest. Copyright 2002. Material in FINER POINTSmay not be reproduced in any form without expresswritten consent.

ISSN: 1090-0896

A Rising Tide Raises All ShipsWhen sales and use of superabrasives improve it helps all companies in the industry. Our recentINTERTECH 2008 held this past May was another success and as such was a success for theentire industry. Every two years the brightest and most innovative scientists, engineers andindustry leaders grace the stages of INTERTECH to present their finest offerings of new products,new applications and advancements in technology. It was here we first heard of many theproducts that today are the mainstays in production lines for automotive and aerospace. We alsolearn of basic crystal improvements and coatings that are helping to change the face ofconstruction applications, stone processing and the ever-important highway, dam and bridgerenovations and restoration. From the far reaches of space in satellites and shuttles, to thedepths of the ocean in communication and exploration, diamond and other “superabrasives”continue to touch every part of our lives. Icontinue to be amazed every time I sit inone of the presentations and listen to whatis new or what has been rethought for anew approach to an established process orproduct. What may have been forgotten orshelved five or ten years ago is nowreintroduced and finding success inanother way. Forums like INTERTECH inthe Americas, Diamond At Work in Europeand the 5th ZISC in Asia showcase theglobal research and applications for ourindustry. Through these well-staged andprofessionally executed conferences,attendees learn and share. Theseconferences are a way to promote the useof superabrasive materials and giveattendees an insightful view of what maybe the next generation abrasive orapplication. One of my favorite terms is“cross-over technology” referring toapplications or use in one industry thatcan be adapted to another industry. We seethis in the use of superalloys, metal matrixcomposites, bi-metals and other materialsused in aerospace that are now makinggreat inroads in automotive. Drillingproducts, once only used on bits for oiland gas exploration are being used onchainsaws for stone and concrete. Cubicboron nitride, a material that wassupposed to only be applied on ferrousmaterials is being electro-plated and usedas a milling tool for aluminum! CVDdiamond is applied in woodworking andin intricate wear part configurations andsaw diamond is finding success in wiresawing steel pipes beneath the ocean.Maybe most importantly, the medical fieldis using diamond in everything from opticsto prosthetics and joint replacements… atrue reflection of improving the quality oflife. The limitations of yesterday are beingbrushed aside and new applications arefinding success from one industry to thenext. As these new products andapplications are shared at the majorconferences, others are taking those ideasand expanding them around the world inever increasing and creative ways. As theuse of superabrasives grows and morepeople are educated and become aware ofthe possibilities, all companies involved intheir use share in this success … a risingtide raises all ships!

Editorial

TERRY KANE, Editor

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The 62nd Industrial Diamond Association was a memorableevent. A new Board of Directors and Officers were installed: Mr.Martin Deakins of Diamond Innovations as President, Dr. IonBenea as Vice President and Mr. David Edwards of ActionSuperabrasives as Secretary/Treasurer. The 2008 Board ofDirectors is made up of: Mr. William Herbst of AdvancedSuperabrasives, Mr. Mike Mustin of American Superabrasives,Mr. Edward Galen of Cinetic Landis Corp - CITCO Products, Mr.William Tully of Diamond Abrasives Corporation, Mr. JosephTabeling of Delaware Diamond Knives, Mr. Jay Lunzer of Lunzer Inc. and Mr. R. Christian Winkel ofWorldwide Superabrasives. The general membership welcomed this dedicated group of Officersand Directors and expressed their appreciation that this group has accepted the role of leading theAssociation. In addition to reviewing the general business activities of the Association and settinggoals and objectives, the IDA Members were given excellent presentations on the economy with ananalysis by Adam York an Economist for Wachovia Bank plus had an interactive discussion withKelly Phou, Chief, Collections Coordination Branch, Foreign Trade Division for the US CensusBureau on compliance issues and concerns with conflict diamonds. Long time industry colleagueNorm Rohr introduced a project he will be working on this year to trace the “Industry Family Tree”that will identify companies that have made the diamond industry what it is today and pinpoint wherethey have gone or where they are now. The Annual Meeting was capped off by a splendid banquetwhere all the members and guests joined in an excellent evening of social gathering andconversation. At the Banquet, Bill Tully was given the Presidents Award for exceptional service andcontribution to the Association and E. Louis Kapernaros was given an Honorary LifetimeMembership in the IDA. Lou was the General Manager of GE Specialty Materials Department in theearly years when “Man-Made” diamond first made its mark on the manufacturing scene. Lou directed “SMD” when many of the first in “superhard”materials were invented and introduced including Cubic Boron Nitride, Polycrystalline Diamond, Polycrystalline CBN, drill diamond,polycrystalline wire dies, crystal coatings and many other innovative and revolutionary materials. Lou was credited with being a catalyst in themajor growth of these materials throughout the world. Tanya Fratto, current CEO & President of Diamond Innovations, the company that is thedescendent of SMD presented the award on behalf of the IDA and reflected on her conversations with former colleagues of Mr. Kapernaros andhow they respected and held him in high regard. Lou’s Lifetime Membership Award read in part: “For distinguished service and leadership in theresearch, market development and sales of superabrasives resulting in the global success and growth of the entire diamond industry.” With the2008 Annual Meeting and banquet being held on the eve of INTERTECH 2008 many of Lou’s former employees, colleagues and other dignitariesfrom the industry were present to honor Lou and take part in the festivities.

IDA Annual Meeting Summary

INTERTECH 2008, the fourth offering in the continuing series of international conferences on diamond, cubic boron nitrideand their applications was hailed as a tremendous success by all attendees. The conference held May 5-7 at Disney’sContemporary Resort, once again hosted global business leaders from major suppliers, tool manufacturers and end users.Over 200 attendees were treated to outstanding presentations from leading international companies and research facilitieson topics ranging from CVD development and drilling advancements to grinding innovations and saw diamond applications.There were 60 papers and presentations selected from almost 100 submissions and abstracts for delivery at INTERTECH2008. Portions of a few papers are shown in the following pages and the entire proceedings can be ordered online atwww.intertechconference.com. One of the attractions of INTERTECH 2008 were the tabletop exhibits where suppliers andsupport companies to the industry showed their products and spent time holding impromptu meetings with attendees. Amajor highlight of INTERTECH 2008 were the keynote addresses given by featured speakers:

● WILLIAM J. WALKER, Jr., Ph.D., Manager - Ceramic Research Engineering Ignition Products Group Federal-MogulCorporation spoke on Ceramic research and applications in the automotive industry.

● JEFFREY E. POST, Ph.D., Curator National Gem and Mineral Collection Smithsonian Institution covered areas of researchincluding mineralogy, gemology, geochemistry, crystallography, and electron microscopy on gems and materials at theSmithsonian.

● JAMES D. CAMPBELL, CSMC Machining Discipline Chief Pratt & Whitney gave theattendees an interesting behind the scenes look at applications in Aerospace as well asnew materials being developed.

● JEFFERY K. TAYLOR, MD Chief Science and Technology Officer Dimicron, Inc. spoke onthe fascinating developments and applications of diamond in prosthetics and jointreplacement.

● TAKERU NAKASHIMA, Superabrasives Manufacturing Engineering Manager SumitomoElectric Hardmetal Corp. gave an interesting and informative overview of the AsianSuperabrasive Market and statistics related to how the Asianmarket compares to the rest of the world

● MARK SCHWEIZER, Vice President, Global ProductManagement and Marketing Diamond Innovations exploredthe superabrasive tool value chain – from superabrasivemanufacture to toolmaker to end-user – and the reason fordifferent business models. His discussion showed theopportunity for improved value creation by focusing on lifecycle economic and productivity improvements.

INTERTECH continued it’s global reach with participants from 19countries. The breakdown by percentage showed 50% from theAmericas, 30% from the Pacific and 20% from Europe. Initialreviews showed attendees wereoverwhelmingly positive about all aspectsof INTERTECH 2008 including the qualityof the program, special events, papers,venue and dining. Many commentsstated attendees are looking forward tothe next INTERTECH in 2010 at the LakeLas Vegas resort in Henderson, Nevada!

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MEISTER ABRASIVES UNVEILS NEWHYBRID DIAMOND DRESSING TECHNOLOGY

North Kingstown, RI– Meister Abrasives hasintroduced a remarkable

new hybrid bonding technology for rotary diamond productsused to dress CBN grinding wheels. The company’s newhDD (hybrid diamond dressing) tools combine thetoughness of metal bonding with the natural porosity of avitrified bond structure, comparable to porosity found invitrified CBN grinding wheels. The many advantages of thisnew combination include more efficient dressing cycles thatlead to more consistent CBN grinding wheel performance,increased intervals between dresses resulting in longergrinding wheel life, improved longevity of the dressing toolitself, and total elimination of the need to change out thedressing tool for re-conditioning. One of the secrets of thisnew technology is a proprietary manufacturing process thatboth mechanically and chemically bonds the diamondparticles within the tool to insure that they will be heldsecurely. As a result, metal posts or “bridges” that attach tothe diamond crystals in the bonding matrix can be slender,allowing for large pores to be naturally distributed betweenthe crystals. The improved porosity means that hDD rotarydressing tools are freer cutting, carrying more material andheat away from the CBN wheel with every revolution. Thiscreates a better surface condition on the CBN wheel anddoes it faster. More efficient dressing means that CBN

grinding wheels last longer,because less superabrasiveneeds to be removed, less often,to return the wheel to optimalcondition. For information,contact: Bruce Northrup,brucenorthrup@meister-abrasives-usa.com

PINPOINT LASER SYSTEMS® ISINTRODUCING A REVOLUTIONARYNEW 2 DIMENSIONAL MICROGAGEJune 2008, Peabody, Massachusetts – Pinpoint Laser Systems• is introducinga revolutionary new 2 dimensional Microgage for precision measuring, machinealignment, calibration, and other demanding industrial applications. Roll and weblines, CNC cutting and milling equipment, lathes, stamping presses, injectionmolding machines, extrusion systems and other production equipment are easilychecked and aligned for improved operating efficiency and reduced downtime withthis new Microgage. A serial and USB interface connect to a laptop or PC and link topopular spreadsheets for plotting and analyzing data for maintenance records,customer compliance and other uses. For additional information contactPinpoint Laser Systems; 800-757-5383 or aandrews@pinlaser.com

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Announcements&PRODUCTS

August 6-8, 2008INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ONMINING INNOVATIONSheraton Hotel & Convention CenterSantiago, Chilewww.minin2008.com

September 5-7, 2008 5th ZISCSongshan Hotel, Zhengzhou Chinahttp://www.idacn.org/huiyizhuanlan/hotel.php

September 7-11, 2008Sitges, Spainwww.diamond-conference.elsevier.com

September 8-13 IMTS 2008International Manufacturing TechnologyShow • McCormick PlaceChicago, IL USA • www.imts.com

September 23-26 WIRE China 2008The 3rd All China-International Wire & CableShanghai New International Expo CenterShanghai, P.R.Chinahttp://www.wirechina.net

2009

February 3-6, 2009Las Vegas Convention CenterLas Vegas, NV USAwww.worldofconcrete.com

MARCH 9-11, 2009Industrial Diamond Association

of AmericaAnnual MeetingThe ColonyLong Boat Key, Florida USAwww.superabrasives.org

April 16-17, 2009 3rd Diamond atWork

Etoile Meridien Hotel • Paris, Francewww.diamondatwork.com

April 25-30, 2009 Interwire 2009I-X Center • Cleveland, Ohio, USAwww.wirenet.org

May 4-7, 2009Offshore Technology ConferenceHouston, TX USA • www.otcnet.org/2009

MARCH 13-14, 2010Industrial DiamondAssociation of AmericaAnnual MeetingThe Ritz Carlton Lake LasVegas • Henderson, NV USAwww.superabrasives.org

THE RITZ CARLTONLake Las Vegas • Henderson, NV USA

March 15-17, 2010 • www.intertechconference.com

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2008/2009 EDITORIAL CALENDARPlanned issues, topics and closing dates:

Issue: Editorial Feature*: Closing

Fall 2008 Machine Tools & IMTS Preview July 31, 2008

Winter 2008/2009 Polycrystalline cBN & Diamond Nov. 30, 2008

Spring 2009 Superabrasives Resource Directory Mar. 31, 2009

Summer 2009 New Superabrasive Applications& Products May 31, 2009

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WHAT IS THE IDA?The Industrial Diamond Association of America, Inc. is anon-profit trade association and was incorporated onMarch 29, 1946 in the State of New York. It is the oldestand most prestigious association in thesuperabrasive/ultrahard materials industry. Activityand focus has evolved from natural diamond tosuperabrasives and most recently, to all ultrahardmaterials including CVD Diamond. Members includematerial suppliers, tool manufacturers, componentproducers, machine tool builders, end users,academia/research affiliates and other companiesrelated to the research, manufacture, application, useand sales of superabrasives.

WHAT DOES THE IDA DO?◆ Oversees Statistics Reporting Program◆ Establishes Industry Standards◆ Interacts With Global Associations And Organizations◆ Creates And Distributes Market Studies & Data◆ Organizes And Presents Technical Seminars & Conferences◆ Serves As A Government Liaison For Industry Guidelines

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