Patent ID: 6752709
Filing Date: 2004-06-22
Classification: B23C,B23D,B24D

Abstract:
A metal matrix composite (MMC) material machining tool, said MMC machining tool comprising:a support disk having an outer circumference, two opposing surfaces and a center; a first plurality of diamond particles coupled to said outer circumference of said support disk, said first plurality of diamond particles for cutting a metal matrix composite material comprising a metallic matrix and ceramic particles and extending a first distance from said outer circumference toward said center; and a second plurality of diamond particles coupled to at least one of said surfaces and for machining said metal matrix composite material, said second plurality of diamond particles forming a plurality of defined regions that extend a second distance from said outer circumference toward said center, said second distance greater than said first distance, wherein said first and second plurality of diamond particles have an average size and a concentration necessary for said cutting and said machining of said metal matrix composite material, said average size in the range of 20 mesh to less than 40 mesh, said concentration in the range of 5-1200 diamond particles per square inch.