A 58 tonne engine was removed from a luxury liner using diamond wire sawing with no disruption to passengers or crew during a Caribbean cruise. N. Taylor.

A comparison of the elastic stiffness and fracture strength of CVD diamond film using advanced evaluation methods such resonant-ultrasound spectroscopy. R. Ikeda et al.

Using the experience gained during the last 10 years and the feedback of the customers, Dr. Fritsch has developed a new laser welding machine. G. Weber and S. Bongartz.

The addition of chemical compounds to flushing water when using diamond tools to machine hard dimension stones can give substantial increases in productivity. G. Rossi.

A Belgian company has developed a laser system for use in the fabrication of diamond tooling, including both natural diamond and all types of synthetic. K. Jedraszak

Diamond tools electroplated with a new matrix of nanocrystalline Ni-Co alloy deposit have lasted over 15 % longer than tools made with pure nano-Ni samples. Y. Li et al.

Monitoring spindle power during grinding gives valuable information that can be used to reduce cycle times, cut costs, and choose optimum grinding parameters. J. A. Badger.

Ultrasonic assisted grinding of a soft steel material showed a decrease of up to 50% of normal grinding forces compared to conventional grinding. T. Tawakoli et al.

A new PCD material is said to produce a better work-piece surface finish without sacrificing wear resistance when used in high-speed milling applications. J. W. Peterson et al.

For many years, diamond tools have been used in a variety of ways in fashioning stone for Gaudi´s masterpiece, the Sagrada Familia Temple in Barcelona. P. Daniel.