It’s unique fracturing characteristic produces a free cutting action that provides optimal performance when machining nonferrous materials such as tungsten carbide, glass and a variety of ceramics.

Resin bond diamond clad with a metallic coating such as Nickel or Copper may provide additional tool life, as the metal coating improves heat dissipation and the enhanced coating texture improves particle retention in resin bond systems.

  • Resin Bond
  • Vitrified Bond

RB-50

Very High Friability

Semi Blocky Shape
Density 3.52 g/cm3

Highest friability resin bond diamond particles with a crystal structure that promotes microfracturing. Effective for high precision grinding applications where surface finish is a critical factor.

  • Resin Bond
  • Vitrified Bond

RB-100

High Friability

Semi Blocky Shape
Density 3.52 g/cm3

Economy grade semi-blocky resin bond diamond that is slightly more friable than a standard resin bond diamond. RB-100’s increased friability, coupled with its free cutting action, provides solid performance where cost is a key factor.

  • Resin Bond
  • Vitrified Bond

RB-150

Medium - High Friability

Semi Blocky Shape
Density 3.52 g/cm3

Standard grade blocky resin bond diamond. This medium friability crystal demonstrates an ability to self sharpen which produces a free cutting action that is critical in maintaining the balance between tool life and grinding performance.

  • Resin Bond
  • Vitrified Bond

RB-200

Low - Medium Friability

Semi Blocky Shape
Density 3.52 g/cm3

Premium grade blocky resin bond diamond that is the least friable in our family of resin bond diamond products. Controlled micro-fracturing produces a free cutting action while requiring more force per grain to generate new cutting edges vs. the RB-150.

Resin Bond

systems are widely used for all-purpose superabrasive grinding applications in either phenolic or polyimide bonds. Resin bond systems can be utilized in either wet or dry grinding operations and offer excellent particle retention and part finish.

Vitrified Bond

systems are manufactured from ceramic materials that are strong, durable and brittle. Vitrified bonds are very effective in advanced grinding operations because of their ability to hold the abrasive and reduce heat generation in the grinding zone due to their high porosity levels when compared to other bond types.

Friability Comparisons of RB

US Mesh (FEPA) 60/80 (D252) 80/100 (D181) 100/120 (D151) 120/140 (D126) 140/170 (D107) 170/200 (D91) 200/230 (D76) 230/270 (D64) 270/325 (D54) 325/400 (D46) 400/500 (D32)
RB-50
RB-50 N30
RB-50 N56
RB-50 C50
RB-150
RB-150 N30
RB-150 N56
RB-150 C50
RB-200
RB-200 N30
RB-200 N56
RB-200 C50

Ingredients

Product
Resin Bond Synthetic Diamond – Nickel / Cobalt Substrate
Proprietary
No
CAS Number
7782-40-3
OSHA PEL
1.0 mg/m3
ACGIH TLV
1.0 mg/m3

Physical Data

Appearance
Gray-green colored translucent particles
Specific Gravity
3.48-3.52
Vapor Density
N/A
Boiling Point
N/A
Vapor Pressure
N/A
Solubility in Water
No
Percent Volatiles
N/A

Fire & Explosion Data

Flash Point
N/A
Lower Explosive Limit
N/A
Upper Explosive Limit
N/A
Extinguishing Media Unusual F&E
Chemical Powder
Unusual F&E Hazards
Above 880 C nickel and cobalt oxides may be generated

Health Hazard Data

Primary Routes of Entry
Inhalation, Eye contact, Ingestion
Effect of over Exposure
Inhalation – Tissue irritation Skin contact – Tissue irritation Eye contact – Tissue irritation Ingestion – Tissue irritation

Reactivity

Stability
Stable
Conditions to Avoid
Exposure to strong acids
Incompatibility
Oxidizers and open flame
Hazardous Decomp Products
Nickel and Cobalt Oxides
Hazardous Polymerzation
Will not occur

Spill or Leak Procedures

Action to be taken
Minimize airborne dust generation – Provide adequate ventilation
Disposal
Sweep up material and place in proper container in accordance with Local, State, and Federal Regs May be land filled

Special Protection Information

Respiratory
NIOSH/MSHA approved dust mask
Ventilation
Adequate ventilation / local exhaust
Gloves
Impervious
Eye
Chemical goggles

Special Precautions

Handling & Storage
Prevent dust from becoming airborne – Keep away from sparks and open flame – Avoid contact with eyes; flush with water – Ingestion or inhalation; seek medical attention