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GENERAL ELECTRIC SUPERABRASIVE
September 18, 2002: MBS* XL Diamonds - Extra Robust Crystal Design Now Available in Expanded
Diamond Grade Range
MBS XL diamonds are the result of an enhanced crystal design of the GE Superabrasives' 900 diamond series for applications where an extremely robust performance is the key
to success. Enhanced cutting parameters and longer tool life can be achieved in high-impact applications such as reinforced concrete, asphalt, and granites. MBS
XL diamonds succeed under the most adverse conditions in critical stone and concrete applications, significantly reducing the risk of field failures. The products
are a result of GE's proprietary diamond design technology. End users in the stone and construction industry looking for higher productivity yields and longer tool
life should ask their tool suppliers for these new products.
The MBS XL proprietary diamond design technology significantly reduces the risk of field failures, even under the most adverse conditions.
GE Superabrasives is the inventor and the world's leading supplier of manufactured diamond, cubic boron nitride (CBN), and polycrystalline products used in the metalworking
, stone, concrete, petroleum, glass, woodworking, electronics, and mining industries.
MBS Ti1 Rounds off the Most Comprehensive Coating Series on Today's Market
Tanya Fratto, Vice President and CEO of GE Superabrasives: "Our product philosophy is that high quality means optimum performance through the selection of the best
suited diamond grade for a given application. Expanding our coating technology into medium and economy grades is an essential part of this concept. We are
now able to offer our customers the most comprehensive coating series available on today's market.
MBS Si2 - Silicon Coatings: Huge Savings in Bond Raw Materials Costs Finally Possible
MBS Ti2 and MBS Cr2 Diamond
MBS CMD - Exclusively for Marble, Limestone, and Similar Materials
GE Superabrasives is the inventor and the world's leading supplier of manufactured diamond, cubic boron nitride (CBN), and polycrystalline products used in the metalworking
, stone, concrete, petroleum, glass, woodworking, electronics, and mining industries.
Enhanced Tool Life - Great Footage - Less Deflection
GE Superabrasives is the inventor and the world's leading supplier of manufactured diamond, cubic boron nitride
(CBN), and polycrystalline products used in the metalworking, stone, concrete, petroleum, glass, woodworking,
electronics and mining industries. This new product is a quick follow to the new coated diamonds, GE introduced in the 4th quarter of 2001, for
sawing and drilling applications in stone and concrete. The new MBP Polishing Diamonds have a Ti-based coating
that achieves a powerful retention of the diamond crystals by alloying with the bond matrix. The Pull out
rate is significantly reduced, and the diamond is used to its full cutting potential, prolonging tool life and
boosting productivity. The Ti-based coating also improves the protection from aggressive bonding metals such
as iron, steel, chromium and tungsten. This provides the toolmaker with a new flexibility to manufacture
improved innovative bond systems. MBP coated diamonds are generally suitable for cobalt bonds containing iron,
steel and/or bronze.
Tanya D. Fratto, Vice President of GE Superabrasives states: "This new product is the result of working closely
with our customers and focusing on their requests for creating a consistent, reliable diamond that helps them
compete in tough competitive markets. The MBP diamond family prolongs tool life and allows the end-user to
achieve a higher level of productivity."
First introduced for MBS* 950 XL and 960 XL premium grades, the impressive success of this new crystal design is now being extended to additional MBS 900 XL grades. MBS
XL diamonds perform tougher, faster and more economical, allowing the use of enhanced cutting parameters, yet still delivering considerably longer tool life.
MBS XL diamonds are also available with various coatings such as Ti1, Ti2, Cr2, and Si2, depending on diamond grade.
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September 12, 2002: GE Superabrasives Introduces MBS* Ti1 Coated Diamonds High-Tech Coating
Technology Now Available for Medium and Economy Grades
With the introduction of MBS* Ti1, a robust titanium carbide coating especially developed for grades of MBS 950 and below, GE expands its
highly successful coatings series into the medium and economy saw diamond grades. The proprietary coating design of Ti1 enables toolmakers to adjust their bonding
systems smoothly to the new MBS Ti1 diamonds. Although primarily developed for medium- to low-impact applications, the outstanding mechanical toughness of this new
coating allows use even in more demanding stone and construction applications. MBS Ti1 is the latest development in a long series of highly successful diamond
coatings from GE Superabrasives.
Utilizing coated MBS Diamonds, toolmakers enjoy a new flexibility in manufacturing innovative, highly economical bond systems. GE coatings protect the diamond
crystal from aggressive bonding metals such as iron, steel, chromium, and tungsten. Unmatched free cutting properties, reduced diamond pull-outs, and the maximum
utilization of every single cutting crystal in the bond matrix are key quality factors for success in a highly competitive market.
End users in the stone and construction business benefit from higher cutting parameters and still considerably longer tool life. Less power consumption is also a
direct benefit from the superior free- cutting capabilities of tools with coated MBS diamonds. Straighter cuts and cleaner drilling holes, as well as reduced edge
chipping, also help to achieve an overall cost optimization.
Silicon carbide coated MBS Si2 enables toolmakers now to reduce their costs significantly by replacing more cobalt with iron in their bonding systems. Past attempts
to use bonds with high iron content were constrained by high reaction rates of diamond with iron. MBS Si2 diamond coatings enhance crystal retention extremely effect
ively in high Fe bonds. If a toolmaker purchases 60.000 kg of Co powder per year, the replacement of 70% of cobalt powder with iron, could result in an estimated
annual savings of nearly $ 2MM.
The first coated, premium saw diamond, developed for demanding applications such as hard granites and reinforced concrete. Field results from all over the world
prove both MBS Ti2 and CR2 to work superior to any other product on the market. In multiblade tile cutting of granites class IV to V, an improved tool life of over
130% is feasible.
Especially designed for soft stone applications, MBS CMD gives excellent retention in cobalt-bronze, bronze, and other alloy bonds. Due to its enhanced bond
retention, the pullout rate even in gang saw applications can be significantly reduced.
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April 8, 2002: GE Superabrasives Introduces
Super Coarse MBS* Diamonds for Exploratory Drill Bits - Excellent Results Even in Most Adverse Conditions
Premium grade MBS diamonds are now available in the super coarse US mesh sizes 20/25 and 18/20. &nbp;In core
drilling, super coarse high grade MBS diamonds offer the best and most consistent cubo-octahedral shapes and show
superior resistance to pressure, heat, abrasion and impact.
Super coarse mesh sizes not only provide significant improvements in tool life, but also in free cutting capabilities.
Free cutting tools allow faster penetration rates and keep deflections to a minimum. The drilled hole remains
well within the demanded parameters. Minimal wear and tear on the drilling equipment and a reduction in power
requirements are also attributed to the free cutting action of super coarse MBS diamonds. They are able to
handle a wider range of formations, allowing the drill bit to remain in the hole for a much longer time period.
Due to this fact, rod tripping time is significantly reduced. Exploration companies looking for more
reliable and productive drilling equipment should ask their suppliers for drills with super coarse MBS diamonds.
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March 28, 2002:
GE Superabrasives Introduces a New Diamond Series for Polishing Stone, Ceramic, Concrete and Terrazzo
GE Superabrasives' new MBPTM diamond product line is the answer to the industry's growing demand for high performing,
continuous quality tools for trimming, roughing, calibrating and polishing stone, ceramic, concrete and terrazzo.
The new MBP polishing diamond series consists of three new products. Each of the products has been
taylor made for a wide range of materials and applications. From well-defined crystals with maximum impact
strength to crystals with high fracture strength to friable, free cutting irregulary shaped diamonds, each kind is
engineered to achieve optimum performance in its designated application field. MBP Diamonds also available with
Titanium based coating.
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