A method of forming a polycrystalline diamond comprises derivatizing a nanodiamond to form functional groups, and combining the derivatized nanodiamond with a microdiamond having an average particle size greater than that of the derivatized nanodiamond, and a metal solvent-catalyst. A polycrystalline diamond compact is prepared by adhering the polycrystalline diamond to a support, and an article such as a cutting tool may be prepared from the polycrystalline diamond compact.

Embodiments of the invention relate to polycrystalline diamond (“PCD”) fabricated by sintering a mixture including diamond particles and a selected amount of graphite particles, polycrystalline diamond compacts (“PDCs”) having a PCD table comprising such PCD, and methods of fabricating such PCD and PDCs. In an embodiment, a method includes providing a mixture including graphite particles present in an amount of about 0.1 weight percent (“wt %”) to about 20 wt % and diamond particles. The method further includes subjecting the mixture to a high-pressure/high-temperature process sufficient to form PCD.

Various shaped abrasive particles are disclosed. Each shaped abrasive particle includes a body having at least one major surface and a side surface extending from the major surface.

Various shaped abrasive particles are disclosed. Each shaped abrasive particle includes a body having at least one major surface and a side surface extending from the major surface.

A layer of matrix powder is deposited within a mold opening. A layer of super-abrasive particles is then deposited over the matrix powder layer. The super-abrasive particles have a non-random distribution, such as being positioned at locations set by a regular and repeating distribution pattern. A layer of matrix powder is then deposited over the super-abrasive particles. The particle and matrix powder layer deposition process steps are repeated to produce a cell having alternating layers of matrix powder and non-randomly distributed super-abrasive particles. The cell is then fused, for example using an infiltration, hot isostatic pressing or sintering process, to produce an impregnated structure. A working surface of the impregnated structure that is oriented non-parallel (and, in particular, perpendicular) to the super-abrasive particle layers is used as an abrading surface for a tool.

Methods of forming a cutting element include disposing a volume of polycrystalline material adjacent a liquid electrolytic solution and applying an electrical between the polycrystalline material and a cathode in contact with the liquid electrolytic solution to increase an oxidation state of the metal catalyst material. The polycrystalline material includes interbonded grains of hard material and metal catalyst particles in the interstitial spaces between adjacent grains of hard material. Some methods include forming a barrier over a portion of a surface of a volume of polycrystalline material.

A superabrasive compact and a method of making the superabrasive compact are disclosed. A superabrasive compact may include a plurality of polycrystalline superabrasive particles made of surface functionalized superabrasive particles. The surface functionalized superabrasive particles may have halogens or organic moiety instead of hydrogen.

Embodiments of the invention relate to polycrystalline diamond compacts (“PDCs”) and methods of fabricating such PDCs. In an embodiment, a PDC includes a substrate and a preformed polycrystalline diamond table including an interfacial surface bonded to the substrate and an opposing working surface. The preformed polycrystalline diamond table includes a proximal region extending from the interfacial surface to an intermediate location within the preformed polycrystalline diamond table that includes a metallic infiltrant infiltrated from the substrate, and a distal region extending from the working surface to the intermediate location that is substantially free of the metallic infiltrant. A boundary exists between the proximal and distal regions that has a nonplanar irregular profile characteristic of the metallic infiltrant having been infiltrated into the preformed polycrystalline diamond table.

A grinding wheel center hole protection pad is provided, which mainly include a positioning portion attached to the peripheral thereof and the guiding portions disposed at the center hole at the axial center thereof. The guiding portions serve as the isolation layer between the center hole of the grinding wheel and the peripheral plate guiding wall of a flange plate. Therefore, the grinding wheel can be closely attached to the flange plate during the assembling process to decrease eccentricity. Accordingly, it is not necessary to perform the cutting calibration process and balance adjustment by a cutting machine, which can reduce the waste of manpower and material resources.

A grinding wheel center hole protection pad is provided, which mainly include a positioning portion attached to the peripheral thereof and the guiding portions disposed at the center hole at the axial center thereof. The guiding portions serve as the isolation layer between the center hole of the grinding wheel and the peripheral plate guiding wall of a flange plate. Therefore, the grinding wheel can be closely attached to the flange plate during the assembling process to decrease eccentricity. Accordingly, it is not necessary to perform the cutting calibration process and balance adjustment by a cutting machine, which can reduce the waste of manpower and material resources.