I’ve been comparing diamond wheels and CBN (cubic boron nitride) tools for precision cutting and grinding. Both are highly effective, but their performance really depends on the material.
Diamond wheels tend to excel on ceramics, glass, and ultra-hard materials, while CBN works better with hardened steels and ferrous alloys due to its higher thermal stability. In a recent comparison from UKAM, there’s a detailed breakdown of how each performs under different conditions - including wear behavior, cost balance, and thermal effects. It’s worth checking if you’re trying to decide between the two: ukam.com/diamond-vs-cbn-cubic-boron-nitride-tools.
What’s been your experience? Have you noticed a clear performance edge with one over the other in your applications?