Clearance Angles

Diamond tools can be crafted with either a conical or cylindrical clearance depending on the application. K&Y features the most extensive tooling range available.


Cylindrical clearance angle
Radius size available: From 250 nanometers to 300 millimeters
Clearance angle: 1º-30º
Usable area: Up to 180º
Notes:
– radius size remains the same after relapping
– clearance decreases near the outer flanks


Conical clearance angle
Radius: From 250 nanometers to 300 millimeters
Clearance angle: 1º-30º
Usable area: Up to 180º and more
Notes:
– radius size gets smaller as tool is relapped
– clearance angle is consistent around entire tool sweep

Tool terminology:

Side view

Top view

K&Y Diamond is “redefining the edge” by constantly pushing the technological envelope and coming up with innovative ways of both producing and measuring tool edges.

Contact our professional team to discuss which option is best for your application.