@inproceedings{4deed709d81a40f389619839d14897b3,
title = "Electro discharge sintering (EDS) as a method of manufacturing diamond tools",
abstract = "This paper details the use of EDS to sinter diamond containing segments to high density and strength from standard iron powders using a split mould with insulating sides and conductive punches. Additional segments were made from iron powder and diamond manufactured in strip form and cut to shape. Circular saw blades were manufactured by brazing the segments to a blank, and these were tested against standard blades by cutting granite (class 3-4) on a bridge saw. The performance of the EDS segments in sawing tests was found to equal segments produced by conventional sintering methods. A Design of Experiment (DoE) study was undertaken to identify the most important parameters to achieve high quality sintering and also choose the best electrode material to achieve this. The use of EDS to sinter iron powder and diamond into a segment and attach to a blade in a single step is also introduced.",
author = "David Egan and Seamus Melody",
year = "2008",
language = "English",
isbn = "9781899072033",
series = "Proceedings of the Euro International Powder Metallurgy Congress and Exhibition, Euro PM 2008",
publisher = "European Powder Metallurgy Association (EPMA)",
pages = "15--20",
booktitle = "Proceedings of the Euro International Powder Metallurgy Congress and Exhibition, Euro PM 2008",
note = "European International Powder Metallurgy Congress and Exhibition, Euro PM 2008 ; Conference date: 29-09-2008 Through 01-10-2008",
}