CVD is 100% pure diamond with fine grains in micron sizes, its grain boundaries are 100% diamond as well.<br />
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PCD is ~90% diamond powers sintered with binding metal powders such as cobalt & nickel. As a result, PCD tools usually fail from binding phase since they are less strong than diamond.<br />
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CVD-diamond tool also offers great cutting edge integrity without any micro damage which happens often in PCD tool. As a result, CVD diamond tools are stronger, harder, and last ...This story is related to the following:Portable Tools Sponsored by: Channellock, Inc. - Sweepstakes AdDiamond Tools | Diamond Tooling | Tool Diamonds