Diamond Bit Salvage
When returning a bit for salvage, it is helpful to furnish a performance
report on the bit. The manufacturer can then inspect the bit with a better
understanding of how it was used in conjunction with its condition.
Salvage, or recovery of the stones in a diamond bit is done by electrolysis.
The binder material is plated out of the matrix, which allows the tungsten
carbide particles and the diamonds to drop out. The diamonds are screened
out of the resulting sludge, then chemically cleaned.
When brought to the sorting room, the diamonds are screened for sizing,
then each stone is inspected and graded under a magnifier by an expert.
When returning a bit for salvage, it is helpful to furnish a performance
report on the bit. The manufacturer can then inspect the bit with a better
understanding of how it was used in conjunction with its condition.
Salvage, or recovery of the stones in a diamond bit is done by electrolysis.
The binder material is plated out of the matrix, which allows the tungsten
carbide particles and the diamonds to drop out. The diamonds are screened
out of the resulting sludge, then chemically cleaned.
When brought to the sorting room, the diamonds are screened for sizing,
then each stone is inspected and graded under a magnifier by an expert.
