About Mono
The single crystal range from Element Six, Monocrystal consists of a series of products, all of which are derived from high quality single crystal diamonds synthesised under tightly controlled growth conditions and subject to high standards of quality control with regard to dimensions and physical characteristics. Monocrystal products are used for cutting tools for non-ferrous and non-metallic materials, dressers for wheel dressing, a variety of speciality knives, burnishing tools, wear parts, and wire drawing dies.
Monocrystal products are Type 1b diamond with excellent heat conducting characteristics (four times that of copper), and are free from metal inclusions within the critical working zone. These properties are superior to those generally found in natural diamond, ensure rapid removal of heat from the cutting point of a cutting tool or the drawing zone of a wire drawing die and contribute greatly to consistency of tool performance.
Monocrystal products are oriented with respect to diamond's crystallographic planes and are thermally stable in excess of 1000 °C in a protected non-oxidising environment. The product range offers a wide choice of geometries, edge lengths and cross-sectional areas to give the diamond tool and die maker unprecedented options and the opportunity to manufacture tools for a broad range of applications.