Laboratory Services and Related Support
LANDS Lab is the brain of our operation. This is where we qualify and develop our diamond and CBN grits and powders, control consistency from lot to lot, and help customers understand how their tools are really performing.
As a micronizer and producer of precision abrasives, our laboratory is an integral part of every material we ship.
tOOL ANALYSIS
LANDS can analyze your tools and provide insight that goes far beyond what you can see with the naked eye. Using SEM, EDX, and other advanced microscopy and analytical techniques, we can help you understand what is happening inside your tools and on their working surfaces.
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SEM ANALYSIS
Examination of the tool surface
Wear analysis
Comparison of tool condition before and after use
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EDX ANALYSIS
Elemental distribution mapping
Bond composition analysis
Identification of phases and inclusions
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TOOL PROBLEM
DIAGNOSTICS
Detection of diamond grain pull-out (pop-out)
Analysis of premature wear
Investigation of bond–abrasive interaction
Analysis of tools after sintering or brazing
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PROCESS
OPTIMIZATION
Recommendations for extending tool life
Improvement of bond composition
Increasing stability and predictability of tool performance
Customer Material Analysis
LANDS can analyze diamond powder or CBN materials used in your tools and production processes. Using advanced laboratory testing methods, we evaluate particle size distribution, crystal morphology, material purity, and other key properties to help you better understand the quality and performance of your abrasive materials.
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SAMPLE EVALUATION
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SUPPLIER
BENCHMARKING
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APPLICATION OPTIMIZATION SUPPORT
PSD measurement (particle size distribution)
Analysis of crystal shape and surface condition
Assessment of particle strength and friability
Detection of contaminants and foreign particles
Comparison with material from the current supplier
Identification of performance deviations
Recommendations for improving tool life
Evaluation of cutting performance
Guidance for improving surface finish
Assistance in selecting the most suitable abrasive material
Cleaning and Sieving Services (Abrasive Recovery)
LANDS offers cleaning and sieving services to recover usable diamond or CBN from production swarf. By separating abrasive grains from carrier materials, bond residues, and workpiece debris, we can help reduce material waste and return valuable abrasive back into the production cycle.
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ABRASIVE CLEANING
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SIEVING AND RECLASSIFICATION
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RECYCLING AND COST OPTIMIZATION
Separation of diamond or CBN from the carrier medium
Removal of bond residues
Removal of workpiece debris
Recovery of reusable abrasive grains
Particle size measurement
Grouping and classification by size
Preparation of material for reuse
Recovery of abrasive from swarf
Reduction of abrasive costs
Support for more sustainable production processes