Abstract: A method for manufacturing a plurality of synthetic single crystal diamonds, the method comprising: forming a plurality of seed pads, each seed pad comprising a plurality of single crystal diamond seeds anchored to, or embedded in, an inert holder; loading a carbon source, a metal catalyst, and the plurality of seed pads into a capsule; loading the capsule into a high pressure high temperature (HPHT) press; and subjecting the capsule to a HPHT growth cycle to grow single crystal diamond material on the plurality of single crystal diamond seeds, the HPHT growth cycle comprising: initiating HPHT growth of single crystal diamond material on the plurality of single crystal diamond seeds by increasing pressure and temperature; maintaining HPHT growth of single crystal diamond material on the plurality of single crystal diamond seeds via a pressure driven growth process by controlling and maintaining pressure and temperature; and terminating HPHT growth of single crystal diamond material on the plurality of single

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a plurality of synthetic single crystal diamonds, the method comprising: forming a plurality of seed pads, each seed pad comprising a plurality of single crystal diamond seeds anchored to, or embedded in, an inert holder; loading a carbon source, a metal catalyst, and the plurality of seed pads into a capsule; loading the capsule into a high pressure high temperature (HPHT) press; and subjecting the capsule to a HPHT growth cycle to grow single crystal diamond material on the plurality of single crystal diamond seeds, the HPHT growth cycle comprising: initiating HPHT growth of single crystal diamond material on the plurality of single crystal diamond seeds by increasing pressure and temperature; maintaining HPHT growth of single crystal diamond material on the plurality of single crystal diamond seeds via a pressure driven growth process by controlling and maintaining pressure and temperature; and terminating HPHT growth of single crystal diamond material on the plurality of single

Abstract: In accordance with a method of producing metal sinter bodies, the bodies are provided with degassing openings which are made preferably before sintering of an initial press body part.

Abstract: Diamond grains utilized in cutting tools and usually held in a bond, specifically metallic bond are subjected to a pretreatment which enlarges their surface to at least twice their natural surface area. The pretreatment includes embedding the diamond grains in a metal powder, and exposing the embedded grains to a stream of hydrogen or hydrogen-containing gas at a temperature above 700.degree. C. until pores are etched in contact areas of the diamonds with the metal particles. The pretreated diamond grains are then purified with an acid to remove the metal particles and other residues.

Abstract: Apparatus for exhibiting grains of precious stone comprises in a container assembly at least two communicating compartments, which communicate with each other through at least one passageway, which constitutes a singling path for grains of precious stone. That communicating passageway is constricted so as to permit singled grains having a given size to move freely through the passageway. The container assembly contains an aggregation of grains of precious stone. The at least two compartments communicating with each other have different elevations. The communicating passageway is defined by a slideway, which is inclined from the vertical, or constitutes a path for a free fall of grains of precious stone from the aggregation. Such apparatus can be used as a sales display container, an ornament, or a gift article.

Abstract: A dressing tool for grinding wheels includes a base body and a diamond coat which is formed of diamond grains embedded in a metallic bond. The diamond grains are artificially roughened so that their surface area is significantly enlarged and are arranged in the metallic bond with such density that the majority of grains are in direct contact with adjacent grains.