The use of crystallography in the development and manufacture of diamond tools

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In this article the authors show that it is possible to triple the life of diamond tools, which includes wire drawing dies, through a proper selection and orientation of the stones, the latter involving crystallography: This is not just a matter of theory at Hamilton Watch, for the company has been analyzing the crystal structure of diamonds with excellent results for several years. It might be mentioned that Hamilton has a small department in which it makes its own alloy steels, and a wire mill for drawing wire for springs, pinions, and other watch parts. Equipment also includes rolling mill facilities.

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In this article the authors show that it is possible to triple the life of diamond tools, which includes wire drawing dies, through a proper selection and orientation of the stones, the latter involving crystallography: This is not just a matter of theory at Hamilton Watch, for the company has been analyzing the crystal structure of diamonds with excellent results for several years. It might be mentioned that Hamilton has a small department in which it makes its own alloy steels, and a wire mill for drawing wire for springs, pinions, and other watch parts. Equipment also includes rolling mill facilities.

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Author(s)

G.E. Shurbrooks and H.P. Gifford, Hamilton Watch Company

Publication/Event/Pages

Published in Wire & Wire Products, Dec., 1952 (pp. 1288-1290)

Year

1952