Polycrystalline diamond is a synthetic material which is manufactured using high pressure and high temperature. Its extreme strength properties make it ideal for use as a turning tool.
The high cutting power of PCD tools is a result of the superior hardness and wear properties of diamonds as well as the strength of the carbide carrier material.
The hardness of the PCD layer is equivalent to mono-crystalline diamond (MCD), its high thermal conductivity greatly contributes to the unique mechanical wear resistance.