Grade Selection

Micron, mesh and crystal type - how to pick the right grade

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Toughness index, crystal shape and ash content decide whether a grit survives in a metal bond. What the numbers mean and which ones to ask for.

Nickel and titanium coatings solve different problems. Weight gain, coating thickness, minimum order and the bond systems each one actually suits.

The same diamond behaves differently in resin and in metal. Retention, heat, coating choice and size selection for each bond system.

What micron powder actually is, how the W-series size ranges work, which product families exist and what a grade name still does not tell you.

Why mesh count and micron range are not interchangeable, how the two systems map onto each other, and where the conversion breaks down.

How mono and poly crystals behave differently under load, where each one wins, and how to run a comparison that actually settles the question.

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