Diamond-Coated Tools for PCB Manufacturing

In recent years, the printed circuit board (PCB) industry has undergone significant evolution, driven by the increasing demand for high-performance materials in advanced applications across telecommunications, defense, medical, and automotive sectors.

The use of halogen-free materials, IMS, and laminates with various fillers has introduced new challenges in processing, significantly impacting the performance and lifespan of traditional carbide tools typically used in PCB manufacturing.

These new materials require more conservative processing parameters, resulting in reduced production speeds and shorter tool life, leading to increased operational costs and more complex downtime management on production lines.

To address these challenges, many manufacturers have chosen to adopt diamond-coated tools, a technological solution capable of:
✅ Ensuring longer tool life and stable performance over time.
✅ Significantly reducing operational costs through less frequent tool replacement.
✅ Improving cut quality and reducing vibration during milling and drilling operations.
✅ Enabling stable processing with optimized parameters even on complex materials.

This choice allows manufacturers to optimize their production lines, reduce waste, and ensure consistent quality even in high-volume production, which is crucial to remain competitive in today’s market.

To best support our customers, NF Trading S.r.l. provides, upon request, technical datasheets (TDS) and recommended usage parameters for each diamond-coated tool, enabling rapid integration into production lines and ensuring the best results from the very first use.