Element Six’s CTB004 PCD grade meets automotive industry needs

Element Six’s CTB004 is a new grade of PCD (polycrystalline diamond), customised to meet the demands for the automotive industry.

Offering high speed machining advantages, CTB004 delivers optimised workpiece surface finish in both engine and chassis applications. The grade, which joins Element Six’s CMX850, is ideal for the cutting of aluminium alloys, where high surface finish is required alongside lower wear resistance.

CTB004’s four-micron fine grain structure delivers the optimum balance between tool performance and resistance to abrasion and chips. Ideal for complex machining requirements, CTB004 offers commercial advantages for end users, due to the reduction in downtime and improved productivity.

The CTB004 grade also joins Element Six’s next generation Aero-Dianamics CFRP workpiece tooling solutions.