Segments of A Diamond Tool with Compound Structure for Cutting of Hard Brittle Materials – an Approach to the Creation of “Smart Segments”1

Abstract

Certain principles for the construction of the diamond component of segments of a cutting and grinding tool for use in cutting of hard brittle materials, including refractories, are considered. Examples of constructions of segments designed for a particular function are presented. Principles for the construction of compound “smart segments” that exert additional effects in the cutting zone (besides cutting itself) which serve to adapt the cutting conditions to the tool are presented. Examples of cutting of different materials that demonstrate the universality and efficiency of the proposed segments are presented.