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FINER POINTS is the longest running publicationdevoted exclusively to the understanding, selectionand application of diamond, cubic boron nitride andrelated materials. It is edited for recipients who areinvolved in some way with these “superabrasives”,either as providers of the materials, producers ofproducts containing the materials or users of theseproducts (e.g., grinding wheels, dressing tools, drillbits, saw blades, sawing wires, cutting tools,polishing compounds, CVD film products, etc.).

American Superabrasives Corp. ............................................................................................ 27Apogee Precision Parts ............................................................................................................ 11Bogimac NV-SA ......................................................................................................................... 6CR Gems Superabrasives Co., Ltd. ...................................................................................... 19Crystallume Engineered Diamond Products ...................................................................... 10Element Six US Corporation ............................................................................................ OBCThe Grinding Doc ................................................................................................................ 30ILJIN USA, Inc. ...................................................................................................................... 15Industrial Diamond Trading Corporation ....................................................................... 23Lands Superabrasives ............................................................................................................... 5Niabraze, LLC .......................................................................................................................... 18Standard Die & Fabricating Inc. ........................................................................................ IBCTrigon Technologies................................................................................................................ 26Vollstädt-Diamant ................................................................................................................... 27Worldwide Superabrasives LLC ............................................................................................... 7Zhongnan Diamond Co., Ltd. ............................................................................................. IFC

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A Finer Point of View... Industrial DiamondAssociation ofAmerica, Inc.

PRESIDENTBen WilliamsFACT USA

VICE PRESIDENTEd FrancisCrystallume Engineered Diamond Products

SECRETARY/TREASURERShane HollenbaughYG-1 USA

PAST PRESIDENTKeith RecklingNational Research Company

BOARD OF DIRECTORS (term)Radu Coman Ph.D. (16-18)3M Abrasives Systems Div. – PrecisionGrinding and FinishingMatt Collier (15-17)Element Six US CorporationEric P. Bieberich (16-18)Fort Wayne Wire Die, Inc.David Spelbrink (15-17)Lieber & Solow Lands DivisionJulie Griffin (16-19)Precision eForming

Kevin Stiles (15-17)Radiac Abrasives, A Tyrolit Company

Aaron Nolan (15-17)Worldwide Superabrasives, Solids Division

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORMr. Terry M. KaneIndustrial Diamond Associationof America, Inc.P.O. Box 29460 • Columbus, Ohio 43229Phone: 614-797-2265FAX: 614-797-2264Email: [email protected]

BUSINESS MANAGERKathryn A. KaneIndustrial Diamond Associationof America, Inc.P.O. Box 29460 • Columbus, Ohio 43229Phone: 614-797-2265FAX: 614-797-2264Email: [email protected]

Website: www.superabrasives.org

FINER POINTS is the official publication of theIndustrial Diamond Association of America, Inc. and ispublished fours times a year. Contributions arewelcomed but the Editor reserves the right to accept orreject any material deemed inappropriate forpublication. All by-lined articles published in thismagazine represent solely the individual opinions of thewriters and not necessarily those of the IndustrialDiamond Association. Executive and Editorial Offices:Finer Points, P.O. Box 29460, Columbus, Ohio 43229,(614) 797-2265. Editor and Advertising, Terry Kane.Advertising rates and deadlines available upon request.Copyright Industrial Diamond Association of America.Material in FINER POINTS may not be reproduced inany form without express written consent.

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It is that time of year again, ofexcitement and anticipation of theholidays. It also a time of year thatnaturally prompts review and takingstock of the many events that mayhave occurred for us in both ourpersonal and professional lives. It isa time of charity and fellowship.

This coming year, 2017, is especiallynoteworthy in that we are faced withinevitable changes of our status quothat will take place. This is not aforum in which I can or will expresspersonal beliefs of what thesechanges portend. I am simplystating the fact that our country as awhole will undergo many changes,whether we like them or not.

These changes will most certainlyaffect our way of looking at andconducting business. It is our job asan Association to develop acomprehensive strategy for movingforward in a cohesive and inclusivemanner. We are all vested in theconduct and commerce of ourindustry. We need to demonstrateour support for our entirecommunity of people andbusinesses that make their living livein the superabrasive world.

INTERTECH 2017 will take place inApril in San Francisco. This is thepremier forum organized by theIndustrial Diamond Association ofAmerica (IDA) to share ourknowledge, to explore possibilitiesand to promote the use ofsuperabrasive materials in myriad ofapplications. INTERTECH is inclusive,we invite the world to come to ourgathering in order to learn from eachother. It is an opportunity to meetmany different people.

We ask the Superabrasivescommunity to participate in realand meaningful way. The IDA isworking diligently to attract superbkeynote speakers from the materialsindustry The IDA is actively seekingtechnical and research papers to bepresented at INTERTECH. This willbe an excellent opportunity tointroduce like-minded colleagues tonew or advanced ideas, techniquesand products used fortheapplication of Superabrasives

Please plan to attend and participatein INTERTECH 2017. It is yourindustry and your Association andyour commitment that support ourcommon goal of increasing theglobal use of superabrasives.

Sincerely,

Ben Williams, IDA President 2016Industrial Diamond Association of America

PRESIDENTBen Williams

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EDUCATIONCOURSE REVIEWThis past November, the Industrial DiamondAssociation of America (IDA) presented thefifth “Superabrasive Materials, Principles andApplications” course. This year it was heldonce again at the YG-1 AdvancedManufacturing Center in Charlotte, NC. Apacked house of enthusiastic attendees filledthe classroom to hear instructors delivercomprehensive presentations on all aspects ofdiamond and cubic boron nitride (cBN).Expert IDA members presented sessions ongrinding with diamond and cBN, as well asmachining with polycrystalline diamond andcBN. There were also sessions on CVD

Diamond and drilling of composite materials specifically for aerospace.Instruction and demonstrations were given by these industry experts:

ATTILA SZUCS, Advanced Superabrasives Corp.BILL SHAFFER, Conicity TechnologiesJOHN WEBSTER, PhD, Cool-Grind TechnologiesED FRANCIS, Crystallume Engineered Diamond ProductsLUIS CARLOS CAETANO, Element Six US Corp.CHARLES NOVAK, Fives Landis Corp.DAVID SPELBRINK, LANDS Superabrasives Co.JOHN GUENTHER, Radiac AbrasivesJEFFREY BADGER, PhD, The Grinding DocAARON NOLAN, Worldwide Superabrasives Solids DivisionSHANE HOLLENBAUGH, YG-1 USABILL PULVERMACHER, YG-1 USAABDELATIF ATARSIA, PhD, MINICUT International Inc.

The IDA formulated this course to address anindustry-wide need for education on acceptedprinciples and practices in the industry. Theprogram gave attendees an education onsuperabrasive materials in the primary areas ofgrinding and machining with peripheralexplanation about other uses, such as a wearresistant materials and non-abrasive applications.

The classroom was filled with a broad range ofengineers, toolmakers, machine operators, suppliers,end users and other interested individuals. Somecurrently employ superabrasives in manufacturingoperations and others wanted to expand theirknowledge on how they could optimize the use of superabrasives and perhapsexpand their use into other areasand applications. Judging fromthe post-course survey,participants overwhelminglyfelt this was one of the bestcourses they had everattended on superabrasivesand were extremely impressedwith the content and knowledgeof the instructors.

Attendees want additional information and anexpanded agenda, for which they would happilyattend once again. In addition, they overwhelminglywould recommend this course to their colleagues. So,in the fall of 2017 the IDA will once-again hostanother group wanting to be educated onsuperabrasive materials principles and applications!

TERRY KANE, Editor

WHY ATTEND INTERTECH 2017?Industrial Diamond, Cubic Boron Nitride (cBN), CVD diamond, CVD Cubic Boron Nitride,Nanodiamond, Polycrystallines and related materials are making greater strides in most industries.Today, superabrasives or ultra-hard materials, as some call them, are not only serving as abrasivesfor material removal, but also acting as wear materials, heat sinks, knives, laser windows, heatshields for spacecraft, prosthetics, nanodiamond vehicles to carry disease fighting drugs and othergroundbreaking applications. These superabrasives are making it possible to economically usedifficult to machine and grind workpiece materials such as superalloys, high tech ceramics, metalmatrix composites, bimetals, cermets, glass and many other newly processed alloys andcomposites used in manufacturing operations. Leading manufacturers and service providers havemade a major commitment to take full advantage of the properties of diamond and other ultra-hardmaterials in their processes and applications. New workpiece materials, groundbreaking uses andan increased demand for productivity have heralded the need for superabrasives in everyapplication possible. Machine tools are now being designed to take full advantage of superabrasivecutting tools, wheels and blades and this is just the beginning.

Application of superabrasives has grown from the first use of natural diamond to grind tungstencarbide in the early 1940's to a broad range of high production applications across manymanufacturing and service industries. From grinding and machining of superalloys and high-techceramics in aerospace to metalworking of hardened steel, bi-metals or metal matrix composites in

automotive as well as the sawing or drilling of stone and concrete or new uses of nanodiamondand CVD diamond and cBN and cBN, literally every industry is seeing the benefits of diamondand other ultra-hard material properties. Industries have made great strides by increasingproductivity, reducing manufacturing & operating costs and implementing new technology.Whether it's the processing of stone from huge quarries, drawing wire,

providing laser windows, shaping wood and laminates, grindingglass, texturing the close tolerances for the discs in electronic

hard drives, providing medical breakthroughs in prosthetics ornanotechnology, growing large single crystals or coating basematerials with diamond film, superabrasives are industry'schoice for myriad solutions and cost effective processes.Much of this explosive growth has occurred in the last threedecades. It is vital for continued

prosperity that every company andindividual, working or doing business in

this burgeoning industry, devotes more timeand resources to user education andapplication development.

INTERTECH 2017 has the unique positionof global sponsorship and participation,bringing together technical andcommercial experts to discussapplications, technical innovations andindustry trends that will shapethe future. INTERTECH 2017

will serve as an international forumfor all participants to meet andfocus on specific issues related tosuperabrasive use with commongoals of increased productivity, newtechnological development andreducing overall business costs.


INTERTECH MISSION STATEMENT"INTERTECH conferences will serve as an international forum on newtechnology for diamond, cubic boron nitride (cBN) and other related materialsclassified as superabrasive or ultra-hard materials. INTERTECH will educateattendees and disseminate research and application development informationcovering these materials. INTERTECH will host all global manufacturing,technical, research, academic, commercial and end user organizations to sharescientific breakthroughs and innovations. INTERTECH will adhere to themission of blending technical innovation, research and product developmentwith the ultimate focus on end user application."

KEY CONFERENCE FEATURES● TECHNICAL AND APPLICATION PRESENTATIONS from all areas of interest

to evaluate growth opportunities of diamond, cBN and other ultra-hardmaterials with a focus on performance and productivity

● EXOTIC MATERIALS FOR COMPONENTS USED IN AEROSPACE,AUTOMOTIVE and other major manufacturing industries featured

● SUPERABRASIVE MATERIALS REQUIRED to fabricate industrial componentscost effectively will be highlighted

● OUTSTANDING VENUE at the Marriott San Francisco Airport Waterfront USAwith excellent weather in April of 2017

● ONCE IN A LIFETIME INTERACTION with technical and business leaders,scientists, peers, suppliers, academia, manufacturers, tool fabricators,machine tool builders and end users within the structure of a GlobalTechnical Conference

● RECEPTION TO COLLABORATE other attendees, presenters and businessleaders

● OPPORTUNITY TO HEAR EXPERTS FROM DIVERSE TECHNOLOGIES and topersonally interact with all presenters and attendees

● TABLETOP DISPLAYS AND EXHIBITIONS from leading companies in theindustry with time to discuss products and solutions

● KEYNOTE SPEAKERS FROM MAJOR AEROSPACE, AUTOMOTIVE ANDMANUFACTURING COMPANIES

● CHANCE TO EVALUATE EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES AND MATERIALS foryour own application situations

● THREE DAYS WITH 36 CONCURRENT SESSIONS of technical andcommercial papers sights, entertainment, dining and tourist attractions of themagnificent city of Indianapolis

● SPLENDID SIGHTSEEING, entertainment, dining and tourist attractions of themagnificent city of San Francisco

● MEET WITH INDUSTRY LEADERS from major research companies,suppliers, end users and peers for networking and discussion

● CAMARADERIE AND CONVERSATION over wonderful meals and events● ALL PAPERS CONSIDERED FOR PUBLICATION in Finer Points Magazine

and reciprocal trade magazines around the world● COMPLIMENTARY PROCEEDINGS to all attendees ... And much more!

INTERTECH 2017 Administrative DetailsNO SMOKING PLEASESmoking is prohibited in all meeting facilities.

CLIMATE FOR SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA USA IN APRILHigh Temperature: 64°F/17.8°C Dew Point: 46 °FLow Temperature: 49°F/9.4°C Wind: 11 mphMean Temperature: 57°F/13.9°C Pressure: 30.05 "HgPrecipitation: 0.50" Visibility: 12 miHumidity: 69%Evenings in April are cool and a light jacket or sweater is suggested.

CONFERENCE DRESSRecommended dress for the conference attendees is business casual.Gentlemen presenters are asked to wear a jacket and ladies suitable businessattire. Rooms are air conditioned, so a sweater or a jacket is recommended.

SPECIAL ASSISTANCEPrior to the meeting, please call or email IDA Headquarters (Tel: 614-797-2265,email: [email protected]) if any special assistance is required for anyattendee. On-site, guests requiring special assistance should contact a memberof the INTERTECH 2017 staff at the Conference Desk.

SESSION RECORDINGS & PHOTOGRAPHYDue to proprietary information and as a courtesy to our speakers, noaudio and video recording or photography (including cell phones) ofthe presentations may be made without the prior written permissionof the Industrial Diamond Association of America (IDA). AllINTERTECH 2017 presentations are copyrighted to the Industrial DiamondAssociation of America and the IDA reserves the right to prohibit the recording ofpresentations or photography even if it is intended for personal use.

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INTERTECH 2017*Event Snapshot

San Francisco, California USA ● April 20-22, 2017

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 7:00-8:00 am • REGISTRATION 8-12 Noon

8:00-8:45 am – Keynote Speaker from Major Automotive Manufacturer

8:45-12 Noon 8:45-12 NoonAPPLICATIONS of Diamond, ADVANCEMENTS INCubic Boron Nitride (cBN) & SUPERABRASIVE MATERIALS

Other ULTRA-HARD MATERIALS • Diamond & Cubic Boron Nitride Mesh• Designs for Industry Applications • Polycrystalline Diamond & Cubic

• Machining & Grinding Boron NitrideExotic Materials • CVD Diamond and cBN

12 Noon - 1:00 pm LUNCH

1:00 pm - 4:30 pm 1:00 pm - 4:30 pmPROCESSING NEW MATERIALS TO SUPERABRASIVE CHALLENGES

TIGHTER TOLERANCES FOR FOR INDUSTRYINDUSTRY

• Superfinishing • Machine Design• Fine Lapping • Grinding Wheel Development

• Double Disc Grinding • Cutting Tool Advancements• Other

6:00 pm - 8:00 pmWELCOME RECEPTION – Hors d’oeuvres & Cocktails

THURSDAY, APRIL 20


8:00-8:45 am – Keynote Speaker from MajorAerospace Supplier/Manufacturer

8:45-12 Noon 8:45-12 NoonADVANCEMENTS AND ACADEMIA &

APPLICATION OF AEROSPACE RESEARCHMATERIALS • New Crystal Development

• Carbon Based • Titanium • Polycrystalline cBN• Thermal Sprays • Polycrystalline Diamond

• Superalloys • Composites • CVD Diamond • Optics• Ceramics • Electronics • Medical


1:00 pm - 4:30 pm 1:00 pm - 4:30 pmAPPLICATION CASE HISTORIES AUTOMOTIVE, ELECTRONICS,

FOR SUPERABRASIVES ON MEDICAL AND OTHER INDUSTRIESAEROSPACE COMPONENTS USING SUPERABRASIVES

• Repair/Refurbishing • Grinding• Airframes • Machining

• Turbine Buckets • Drilling• Jet Engines • Finishing

• Stablizers • Landing Gear • Machine Tools

6:00 pm - 11:00 pmOPEN EVENING or OPTIONAL GROUP EVENT

FRIDAY, APRIL 21


8:00-8:45 am – Keynote Speaker of Scienceand Research

8:45-12 Noon 8:45-12 NoonDEVELOPMENT OF NEW CONSTRUCTION, MINING, ENERGY,

MATERIALS FOR AUTOMOTIVE OPTICS, MEDICIAL, WIRE AND• Hardened Steel OTHER INDUSTRIES USING

• Metal Matrix Components SUPERABRASIVES• Bimetals • Prosthetics • Wear Parts• Ceramics • Sawing • Drilling


1:00 pm - 4:30 pm 1:00 pm - 4:30 pmDEVELOPMENT OF NEW ENERGY, OPTICS, MEDICAL, WIRE,

MATERIALS FOR AEROSPACE AND OTHER INDUSTRIES• Superalloys USING SUPERABRASIVES

• High Silicon Aluminum • Wire Drawing• Ceramic Matrix Composites • Polishing

• Knives • Gears• Specialty Machine Tools

OPEN EVENING* PROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE DEPENDING ON CONFIRMED

SPEAKERS, SELECTED ABSTRACTS and PAPERS

SATURDAY, APRIL 22


Norman Edgar Rohr • 1933-2016Norm was born in Columbus Ohio on March 21, 1933. He passed away on Sept. 28, 2016 inProvo Utah. He was married to Janet Bateman and had three children, Cindy, Mike and Scott.Norm was preceded in death by his son Michael and wife Janet. He graduated from BexleyHigh School and Ohio State University. In his life he had many careers. He worked for LazarusFederated stores, a barricade company in Detroit Michigan, and Hanover Sign Company inColumbus, Ohio. He had his own sign company called Art-Glo in Columbus, but he found hiscalling in the diamond business. He worked for GE Specialty Materials Department, the firstcommercial business for man-made industrial diamond. He then worked for The Van Itallie

Company, Warren Diamond and Engis Corporation. His colleagues at these businesses all commented Norm was morethan just an employee; he was a friend, a great addition and a team player. Norm was a valuable sales person becauseof his engaging personality, honesty and sincerity. Norm always took the high road even under difficult circumstancesand could always be counted on to make the right decision or recommendation. Norm was also heavily involved with theIndustrial Diamond Association of America which he dearly loved. Norm served on the Board of Directors and histremendous personality and exceptional people skills made his career so valuable and endearing to everyone. Norm'ssmile and pleasant character was infectious making it hard not to like him which was reflected in his customerrelationships and his interaction with his peers. Norm was part of the committee to organize the first INTERTECH in 2000and to this day his influence and vision can still be seen in the conferences very structure and content almost twodecades later. According to Kevin Kerns, “Norm was much more than the International Sales Manager during his tenureat Warren Diamond Powder Co; he was a colleague, friend and leader. He helped create the brand "Warren Diamond".Norm had the ability to make anyone smile and was masterful at telling jokes. One of his favorite lines "Hey Kev, did Iever tell you the one about....never mind if I did, because I would like to hear it again anyway! Then chuckle.” Normjoined Engis towards the end of his career but he brought a significant contribution to the company in relationshipbuilding with a target market. “Norm's smile and pleasant character was infectious making it hard not to like him whichwas reflected in his customer relationships and his interaction with his peers,” said Stephen Griffin, Director - EngisGroup Advisor. Norm loved the work, the people and the travel. Those of us who knew Norm were all blessed to haveknown him and lucky enough to have him, even for a brief time, in our lives. He was a major contributor to the industrialdiamond industry and he will be sadly missed by all his colleagues and friends.

In Memoriam

INTERTECH 2017 WILL BE THE FEATURED CONFERENCE FOR NEWTECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT OF SUPERABRASIVES

AND SUPER-HARD MATERIALSINTERTECH 2017 is the leading International Technical Conference on industrial diamond, cubic boron nitride, polycrystallines, CVDdiamond, CVD Cubic Boron Nitride, Nanodiamond and other materials classified as superabrasives and ultra-hard materials.

INTERTECH 2017 will serve as a forum for leading experts representing international suppliers, manufacturers, research facilities,academia, endusers, machine tool builders and the scientific community. They will be presenting papers on subjects that will introducenew and thoughtprovoking technology on industrial and commercial levels. This will be an international “meeting of the minds” forevery aspect of ultra-hard material science.

MATERIALS FEATURED THEMEToday’s components in major industries like Aerospace and Automotive are made of exotic and difficult to machine and grind materialssuch as Titanium, High Silicon Aluminum, Superalloys, High Tech Ceramics, Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC),

Metal Matrix Composites, Carbon Fiber Composites, High Silicon Aluminum, Bi-Metals, Glass, Cermets and others. Inproduction operations these materials require the high productivity, close tolerances and superior performance attainable only bydiamond and cBN tooling for machining, grinding and other material removal and finishing operations.

SAN FRANCISCO IS A MAJOR ATTRACTION...San Francisco is The City by the Bay and renowned as The Paris of the West. It is one of the most famous American cities and overflowing

with cultural and historical wealth. INTERTECH has been held in many locations over the last 16 years and in 2017 this sensationalevent will be held in San Francisco, California USA. INTERTECH is known for excellent locations and exceptional service andINTERTECH 2017 will carry on that tradition at the San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront. We are anticipating theusual excellent attention and personal service that has become the standard of INTERTECH conferences. The Marriottboasts beautiful accommodations, magnificent meeting rooms and luxurious amenities. San Francisco is the cultural,commercial, and financial center of Northern California and the fourth-most populous city in the state. The CaliforniaGold Rush of 1849 brought rapid growth, but three-quarters of the city was destroyed by the 1906 catastrophicearthquake and fire. San Francisco was quickly rebuilt and has become known for its steep rolling hills, eclectic

mix of architecture, and landmarks, including the Golden Gate Bridge and the former Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary.Entrepreneurs sought to capitalize on the wealth generated by the Gold Rush with the founding of Wells Fargo and theBank of California. Development of the Port of San Francisco and the establishment of the overland rail system helpedmake the Bay Area a center for trade. Catering to the needs and tastes of the growing population, Levi Strauss opened a drygoods business and Domingo Ghirardelli began manufacturing chocolate. San Francisco is a major city known for itsflamboyant style, stately hotels, ostentatious mansions on Nob Hill, and a thriving arts scene.

San Francisco's Chinatown is the oldest and one of the largest in North America. The historic center of San Francisco isthe northeast quadrant of the city anchored by Market Street and the waterfront. It is here that the Financial Districtis centered, with Union Square, the principal shopping and hotel district nearby. Cable cars carryriders up steep inclines to the summit of Nob Hill, once the home of the city's business tycoons,and down to the waterfront tourist attractions of Fisherman's Wharf, and Pier 39, where manyrestaurants feature Dungeness crab from a still-active fishing industry. Also in this quadrantare Russian Hill, a residential neighborhood with the famously crooked Lombard Street,North Beach, the city's Little Italy and Telegraph Hill, which features Coit Tower.

YOU CAN BE A PART OF THIS EXCITING EVENT!We are now soliciting commercial and technical papers of approximately 30-45 minutes in lengththat address the research of these super-hard materials as well as the dynamics and application ofsuperabrasive systems in automotive and other industries as well (see: Areas of Consideration) with afocus on new technology, tooling, workpiece materials, machines and applications related to

increased PRODUCTIVITY and PERFORMANCE. Consideration for papers is beingmade at this time and abstracts are now being accepted; contact us today to be considered.This will be the most comprehensive event ever held on diamond and cubic boron nitridesuperabrasives used to machine and grind exotic and difficult to work raw materials forcomponents in major industries like Automotive, Aerospace and similar industries!Photos of San Francisco for INTERTECH 2017 courtesy of San Francisco Convention & Tourism Bureau.

The Industrial Diamond Association ofAmerica Announces INTERTECH 2017April 20, 21 & 22, 2017


MAJOR INDUSTRIES AND TOPICS FOR CONSIDERATIONAEROSPACE• Manufacturing• RebuildingAUTOMOTIVE• Parts Manufacturing• Gears• Wheels• Transmissions• EnginesCONSTRUCTION/HIGHWAY• Concrete Aggregates &

Variables• Highway/Runway– Grinding & Grooving– Bridge Repair• Renovation• Block Grinding• PolishingELECTRONICS• Disc Texturing• Wafer Mfg.• Polishing

• Optic Windows• Semiconductors• Heat Sinks• CoatingsGLASS• Lens Generation• Polishing• Pencil EdgingMACHINE TOOLS• Development• Innovations• Advancements• Superabrasive AdaptationMEDICAL• Surgical Knives• Prosthesis FabricationMINING/DRILLING/NATURALRESOURCE EXPLORATION• Drills & Bits• ApplicationNANOTECHNOLOGY• Medical Developments

• Industrial Applications• Electronics• Other Research & DevelopmentsOTHER MANUFACTURING• Pumps• Motors• Heavy EquipmentOPTICS• Polishing• Lens Generation• Diamond CoatingSTONE PROCESSING• Quarrying• Sawing• PolishingSUPPLIERS TO SUPERABRASIVE INDUSTRY• Raw Materials• Coolants• Chemicals• Measuring, Gauging & Safety• Pressing Equipment

• OtherWIND & TURBINES• Gears• Vanes• Shafts• FramesWIRE DRAWING• New Technology• Applications• ManufacturingWOODWORKING• Hard Woods• Fiberboard• Laminates• Composites

OTHER NEWTECHNOLOGY &APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT

WATCH FOR INTERTECH 2017 ON-LINEAs you can see by the areas for paper consideration, diamond and cubic boron nitride are not just being used as abrasives

in traditional applications. Today, superabrasives and ultra-hard materials are making inroads in electronics, medical,cosmetics and literally every other industry where the characteristics of diamond and cubic boron nitride can affect

performance or provide higher strength or new capabilities. As an INTERTECH attendee you will learn how thesenew products and applications are being developed, where super-hard materials are being used and how you canapply these systems in new and innovative ways. Visit the INTERTECH 2017 website:

www.intertechconference.com for additional information on:● CONFERENCE REGISTRATION ● ABSTRACT SUBMISSION ● LOCATION & TRAVEL

● SESSIONS & SCHEDULES ● PAPER GUIDELINES ● VISAS & INVITATION LETTERS● SPEAKERS & TOPICS ● TABLETOP DISPLAYS ● KEYNOTE ADDRESSES

● ORGANIZING COMMITTEE CONTACTS

ABSTRACTS WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH FEBRUARY 15, 2017We will reply to all submissions. Come join us! INTERTECH has the tradition of being the most

comprehensive event held on superabrasives and ultra-hard materials. (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY AND FILL OUT COMPLETELY. INCLUDE ABSTRACT)

Honorific (Mr. Mrs. Miss Ms. Other) _______ Last Name: _________________________ First Name: _____________________

Title (PhD, Dr., Other): __________ Business Title: (CEO, Mgr., Eng., etc.) _____________________________________________

Company: _____________________________________________________________________ Date: _______________________

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AREAS OF CONSIDERATION FOR PAPERS FEATURING PAPERS ON SUPERABRASIVES AND RAW MATERIALS

SUPERABRASIVE MATERIALS• Mesh Diamond• Mesh Cubic Boron Nitride (CBN)• Polycrystalline Diamond (PCD)• Polycrystalline Cubic Boron

Nitride (PCBN)• Wire Dies (large crystal

and polycrystalline)• CVD Diamond• CVD CBN• Nanodiamond• New CrystalsMACHINE TOOLS• Development• Innovations• Advancements• Superabrasive Application

Designed Machines

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT• New Crystals & Abrasives• New Coatings• Bond Development• Testing/Gauging• Tool Fabrication• Materials• Tooling• Application Development• HPHT Technology• Film (CVD & PVD)• Magnetorheological Finishing• Electrolytic In-process Dressing

(ELID) Mirror-Surface Grinding• NanotechnologyTOOLING• Grinding Wheels• Cutting Tools

• Sawblades• Drill BitsWEAR PARTS• Rests• Anvils• NozzlesWORKPIECE MATERIALS• Metal Matrix Composites• Bi-Metals• High Tech Ceramics• High Silicon Aluminum• Wood & Wood Composites• Glass• Stone• Concrete• Titanium• Cermets• Stainless Steel

• Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC)

• Carbon Fiber Composites• New Materials & Alloys• Thermal Sprays• Superalloys (Hastelloy, Inconel,

Waspalloy, Rene alloys, Haynesalloys, Incoloy and others)

• Nano-Structured Materials• Hardened Steel• Cast Iron

OTHER NEW TECHNOLOGY & APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT

On-Line submission of abstracts is now available at www.intertechconference.com.If you wish to present a paper, you can also send a one or two paragraph abstract

of your paper topic via email, fax or regular post to: Terry M. Kane, Chairman •INTERTECH 2017 • P.O. Box 29460 • Columbus, Ohio 43229 • Telephone:

614-797-2265 • Fax: 614-797-2264 • e-mail: [email protected]



3M Abrasive Systems Divisionwww.mmm.com

ABC & Warren/Amplex Superabrasiveswww.saint-gobain.com

Abrasive Technologywww.abrasive-tech.com

Abrasivos Austromex, S.A. DE C.V.www.austromex.com.mx

Action Superabrasive Products, Incwww.actionsuper.com

Advanced Abrasives Corporationwww.advancedabrasives.com

American Superabrasives Corp.www.diamonds-abrasive.com

Anco Industrial Diamond Corp.www.ancodiamond.com

Apogee Precision Partswww.natchain.com

Asahi Diamond Americawww.asahidiamond.com

Bogimac NV-SAwww.bogimac.com

Bruce Diamond Corp.www.brucediamond.com

Cdp Diamond Products Inc.www.cdpdiamond.com

CemeCon, Inc.www.cemecon.com

Chardon Tool & Supply Co., Inc.www.chardontool.com

Continental Diamond Tool Corp.www.cdtusa.net

Crystallume EngineeredDiamond Productswww.crystallume.com

Cutting Edge Services Corporationwww.cuttingedgeservices.com

Dcm-Tech, Inc.www.dcm-tech.com

Delaware Diamond Knives Inc.www.ddk.com

Desmond-Stephen Mfg. Co.www.desmond-stephan.com

Dev Industrial Corp.www.dev-group.com

Diamond Industrial Toolswww.todit.com

Dianamic Abrasive Products Inc.www.dianamic.com

DiCoat Corporationwww.dicoat.com

Eastwind Lapidary, Inc.www.eastwinddiamondabrasives.com

Element Sixwww.e6.com

Engis Corp.www.engis.com

FACT USAwww.wmstrading.comwww.factdiamond.com

Fives Landis Corp-Citco/Gardnerwww.fivesgroup.com

Fort Wayne Wire Die Inc.www.fwwd.com

Garden Colors LLCN/A

Greenlee Diamond Tool Co.www.greenleediamond.com

The Grinding Docwww.TheGrindingDoc.com

HK Technologieswww.clevelandvibrator.com

Iljin USA, Inc.www.iljindiamond.com

Industrial Diamond Laboratories Inc.www.industrialdiamondlabs.com

Industrial Diamond Trading CorporationN/A

K & Y Diamond Ltdwww.kydiamond.ca

Lach Diamond, Inc.www.lachdiamond.com

Lieber & Solow Co.Lands Superabrasives Co.www.lieberandsolow.com,www.landssuperabrasives.com

Megadiamond Inc.www.megadiamond.com

Morgan Advanced Materials andTechnologywww.morganplc.com

MWI Eloquence Corporationwww.mwieloquence.com

National Research Co.www.nationalresearchcompany.com

Niabraze Corp.www.niabraze.com

Noritake Co Inc.www.noritake.com

Pinnacle Abrasiveswww.pinnacleab.com

Precision Eformingwww.precisioneforming.com

Protech Diamond Tool Inc.www.protechdiamondtoolsinc.com

Radiac Abrasives Inc.A Tyrolit Companywww.radiac.com

Sandvik Hyperionwww.hyperion.sandvik.com

Saint-Gobain Surface Conditioning Group(Saint-Gobain Ceramic Materials)www.innovativeorganics.com

Scio Diamond Technologywww.sciodiamond.com

sp3 Cutting Tools Inc.www.sp3cuttingtools.com

Spec Toolwww.spec-tool.com

Standard Die & Fabricating Inc.www.standarddie.com

H.C. Starck, Inc.www.hcstarck.com

Sumitomo Electric Carbide Inc.Materials Groupwww.sumicarbide.com/diamondgroup

Superabrasives Inc.www.superabrasives.com

Syntech Abrasives Inc.www.syntechabrasives.com

Tomei Corp. of Americawww.tomeidiamond.com

Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals, Inc.www.ulbrich.com

US Synthetic Corporationwww.ussynthetic.com

Vollmer of America Corporationwww.vollmer-us.com

Wemex Superabrasivos, S. DE R.L. DE C.V.www.wemex.com.mx

West Ohio Tool Companywww.westohiotool.com

Worldwide Solids, LLCA Division of Worldwide Superabrasives, LLCwww.worldwidesolids.com

Worldwide Superabrasives, LLCwww.worldwidesa.com

YG-1 USAwww.yg1usa.com

Zhongnan Diamond Co., Ltdwww.diamond-zn.com

INDUSTRIAL DIAMOND ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (IDA)MEMBER COMPANIES

Contact an IDA Member Company for superior products and services related to the superabrasives and ultra-hard materials industry. IDA Members follow a strict code of ethics to guarantee quality and dependability.

ALWAYS BUY FROM AN IDA MEMBER!


INTERTECH 2017ORGANIZING COMMITTEESEvery INTERTECH we strive to improve all aspects of the conference. This yearwe not only will be offering our outstanding technical sessions, but we alsohave improved the features of the conference by structuring the programaround Materials used for components in all manufacturing industries and thesuperabrasives (diamond and cubic boron nitride) used to fabricate thosedifficult to machine and grind components. To meet this challenge we haverestructured the organizational committees for INTERTECH. This year theINTERTECH and the Industrial Diamond Association of America (IDA) are proudto introduce the three Committees that are ultimately responsible for puttingtogether INTERTECH 2017. The three committees are the STEERING &PLANNING COMMITTEES and TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE. Thesecommittees have been working together to produce the best combination ofpresentations and contributors to represent both the Technical and PracticalApplication sides of the superabrasive industry. The Steering & PlanningCommittees change each INTERTECH and consist of notable business leadersfrom across the industry. They have dedicated their time and efforts to see thatINTERTECH 2017 is a success on every level from the promotional materials,venue & speakers to the program, tabletop exhibits and daily events. Theirefforts constitute years of planning and coordination to bring about thisInternational Event.

STEERING COMMITTEE● Ben Williams

FACT USA

● Ed FrancisCRYSTALLUME ENGINEERED DIAMOND PRODUCTS

● Shane HollenbaughYG-1 USA

● Keith RecklingNATIONAL RESEARCH COMPANY

● Radu Coman Ph.D3M ABRASIVES SYSTEMS DIVISION – Precision Grinding and Finishing

● Matt CollierELEMENT SIX

● Eric P. BieberichFORT WAYNE WIRE DIE, INC.

● David SpelbrinkLIEBER & SOLOW, COMPANY

● Julie GriffinPRECISION eFORMING

● Kevin StilesRADIAC ABRASIVES, A TYROLIT COMPANY

● Aaron NolanWORLDWIDE SUPERABRASIVES, SOLIDS DIVISION

INTERTECH Chairman: Terry M. Kane, Executive Director

INTERTECH Meeting Planner: Kathy A. Kane, Business Manager, INDUSTRIAL DIAMOND ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.

PLANNING COMMITTEE● Ed Francis

CRYSTALLUME ENGINEERED DIAMOND PRODUCTSChairman

INTERTECH 2017 TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE The INTERTECH 2017 TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE will provide the technical guidance and recommendations for thetechnical portion of INTERTECH 2017. They will also provide formal review of the submitted abstracts and papers to insure thatthe quality and content of each paper is relevant and representative of the technology for the superabrasives industry andguarantee each conference session will consist of the best research papers and state-of-the-art topics for our industry. TheTECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE is a standing committee in itself to assist through-out the year to expand technicalprograms of the IDA and to make sure the content of technical information is legitimate, viable and valuable. Dr. Ion Benea willserve as the founding Chairman of this committee; future chair people to be voted on by committee. Anyone willing to servehas a position as long as they want it providing they follow IDA code of ethics as outlined in the IDA By-laws. The TECHNICALADVISORY COMMITTEE (as technical advisory body) will be made up of scientists and engineers well known in the world ofsuperabrasives. The goal is to improve on the technical content of INTERTECH Conferences. Consequently, the IDA hasreached out to industry, research and academia (universities) for help in forming this committee. The goal is for the TechnicalAdvisory Committee to have a balanced composition between industry, research and academia.

TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE - MEMBERS* Members subject to change as new members are included or resign

TAC Founding ChairmanION C. BENEA, Ph.D.Vice President Operations – Hyprez ProductsEngis CorporationWheeling, IL USA

PROF. JOHN ANGUS, Ph.D.Kent H. Smith Professor Emeritus of EngineeringDepartment of Chemical EngineeringCase Western Reserve UniversityCleveland, OH USA

JIM BOLANDResearch FellowCommonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) Australia

JAMES BUTLER, Ph.D.Consultant – Cubic Carbon CeramicsResearch Associate – Smithsonian National Museum of Natural HistoryHuntingtown, MD USA

BORIS FEIGELSON, Ph.D.Naval Research LaboratoryWashington, DC USA

MIKE FISHChief ScientistElement Six GroupCounty Clare, Ireland

RICHARD J. HALL, Ph.D.Industrial Director – SuperabrasivesSaint-Gobain Abrasives Inc.Worcester, MA USA

PROF. ZHENGXIN LI, PH.DHenan University of TechnologySchool of Materials Science and TechnologyZhengzhou, Henan, China

ABDS-SAMI (SAMI) MALIK, PH.D.Diamond InnovationsTechnology Manager, New TechnologyDiamond Innovations, Inc.Worthington, OH USA

PROF. IOAN MARINESCU, Ph.D.Director of Precision Micro-Machining CenterUniversity of Toledo, College of EngineeringToledo OH USA

PROF. LIU MINGYAODeputy DirectorZhengzhou Research Institute for Abrasives and Grinding, andDeputy Director of Technical Expert Committee of IDA—China

CHRISTOPH NEBEL, Ph.D.Dr. rer. nat. habil., Dr. Ing.Head of Micro- and Nanosensor Department (GF5)Fraunhofer-Institute for Applied Solid State PhysicsFreiburg, Germany

PROF. HITOSHI OHMORI, Ph.D.Advanced Science Institute RIKENSaitama UniversityTokyo, Japan

PROF. LUIZ EDUARDO DE ANGELO SANCHEZ, Ph.D.Sao Paulo State University - UnespDepartment of Mechanical EngineeringBauru, SP, Brazil

GERALD SHINR&D CenterILJIN Diamond Co., Ltd.Seoul, Korea

PROF. KIYOSHI SUZUKI, Ph.D.Nippon Institute of TechnologyDept. of Production Engineering and EnvironmentalManagementSaitama, Japan

JOHN (Z.Y.) WANG, PH.D.Dept. of Mechanical EngineeringUniversity of NevadaLas Vegas, NV USA

JOHN WEBSTER, Ph.D.Cool-Grind TechnologiesAshford, CT USA

PROF. LIANGCHI ZHANG, Ph.D.Scientia Professor & Australian Professorial FellowSchool of Mechanical and Manufacturing EngineeringThe University of New South WalesNew South Wales, Australia


Someone asked me recently my thoughts onSmart Manufacturing, the so-called IT revolutionin the factory. They couldn’t believe that I didn’tsee Smart Manufacturing as the salvation ofAmerican manufacturing. Don’t misunderstandme; Smart Manufacturing has a place inreviving American manufacturing. I have asmart factory and we employ the latest in pickto light systems, automated CNC machines andseamless integration from order inquiry toaccounts receivable. But that isn’t where I

started my revolution and you shouldn’t either. The problem with manyCEO’s today is they have turned away from the astonishing potentialof the workforce and turned toward automation instead ... big mistake,but I hear it all the time. What is the sense in spending millions onautomating your factory if your workforce could care less? What is thesense in buying expensive machine tools if your workforce can•t waitto get to the bowling alley, yet drag themselves to work? I’ll tell youwhy, because too many CEO’s view their employees as expandableassets, they should view them as renewable resources and renewthem. Don’t bother with Smart Manufacturing if you have a dumbworkforce. If your workforce is dumb, it’s your fault, not theirs. Don’tbother with an IT revolution, your revolution has to start with a “SmartWorkforce”. You have to make a new compact with your employees.You need to ignite the human spirit in your workforce. Imagine this,what would happen if every day your employees came to workexcited to do better today than they did yesterday? Imagine how yourcompany would soar if your employees were absolutely dedicated tosupporting the mission and each other in attaining it? Imagine what itwould be like if your employees were like Cirque de Soleil performers?This is the place where I get blank stares from many CEO’s; they don’tlike the “soft stuff.” “Give me the hard stuff,” they say. “Tell me how tobuild a smart factory, not a smart workforce,” is what I often hear. Ithas to be the other way around. Start by building a smart workforce,workforce that is engaged, enlightened, and empowered, a workforce

that trusts in its leadership, a workforce that believes in its leadership.Tall order to be sure, especially if the leadership is a bunch ofboneheads that care more about depreciation than employeeengagement. Here are four key ways to start: 1. At the top build leadershipcredibility. The only way to have leadership credibility is if yourleaders demonstrate key values of respect and integrity. 2. Leadersneed to treat their employees with respect but many don’t. In a recentHarvard Business School study of 20,000 employees half of them didnot feel respected by their leaders. Respect was rated by theparticipants as more important than anything else, includingcompensation. Imagine how the company performance wouldskyrocket if you solved this one problem alone. 3. Leaders have todemonstrate integrity. In study after study, integrity is a key attribute inleaders that people admire and want to follow. So integrity is a keypart of building credibility. Leaders also need integrity in everythingthey say. You can’t be like many leaders and “tell half the truth, hopingthe other half doesn’t show up”. You have to be bone honest all thetime. You have to tell them what they need to know. If the company isheaded for trouble, tell them. If the company needs to pivot into newmarkets or products, tell them and tell them why. Tell them everything.You would be amazed at how smart your workforce can be if you givethem half a chance. I always say “trust in truth”. 4. This is not just forthe top, your entire workforce has to embrace the values of respectand integrity. But you cannot expect “people below to do what the topwill not”. You may have leaders that lost credibility long ago. Theycan’t get it back. You have to replace them.Smart manufacturing starts at the top, not the bottom. Smartmanufacturing starts with creating a new compact with the workforce.Smart manufacturing starts with people, not machines. For moreinformation, please visit www.SteveBlueCEO.com,www.milleringenuity.com and connect with Blue on Twitter,@SteveBlueCEO.

By Steven L. Blue, President & CEO Miller Ingenuity


GUEST EDITORIAL: WHY SMART MANUFACTURING IS A DUMB IDEA

INTERTECH 2017 Conference RegistrationFEES - INCLUDES ACCESS TO ALL SESSIONS, EXHIBIT AREAS, MEALS,

WELCOME RECEPTION AND ELECTRONIC CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

Full Conference – $1395 USD – Early payment (by March 1, 2017) – $1295 USDIDA of America Member – $1295 USD – Early payment (by March 1, 2017) – $1195 USDSpeakers/Presenters – $1995 USD – Early payment (by March 1, 2017) – $ 945 USD

Name: ________________________________________________________________ Title: _______________________________________

*Company: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

*5% Discount for any company with 5 or more attendees (include forms with additional names)■■ Attendee ■■ Speaker ■■ IDA America Member

Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

City: ________________________________________________________ State: ________________________________________________

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Phone: _____________________________________________________ Fax: __________________________________________________

E-Mail: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AND CONSIDERATION:■■ END USER, classified as those companies strictly "USING" superabrasives in the manufacture of finished

components, such as an aerospace or automotive manufacturer or contractor, and not making anysuperabrasive products, wheels or tools for sale – $895 USD

■■ STUDENT, Registered full time towards a degree. Must be accompanied by a signed letter from Departmenthead verifying status – $895 USD

■■ GUEST of a registered attendee wishing to attend just the Thursday's Welcome Reception on April 20,2017 – $150 USD. Number of Guest Reservations ________

Spouse/Guest Name(s):_________________________________________________________________________________________

Name: ________________________________________________________________ Title: _______________________________________

Company: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

■■ End User ■■ Student ■■ Guest

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TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE CHARGED _________________________________ USD

METHOD OF PAYMENTCheck the method of payment and fill in the credit card information, if applicable.

All checks must be paid in US funds and drawn on a U.S. bank.

■■ Check - Payable to: Industrial Diamond Association of America■■ Wire Payment - Contact IDA Headquarters by email: [email protected] or Fax: 614-797-2264 to receive

banking transfer information.

■■ CREDIT CARD ■■ VISA ■■ MasterCard ■■ American Express

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FAX OR MAIL COMPLETED FORM TO:INTERTECH 2017 Registration • P.O. Box 29460 • Columbus, Ohio 43229 USA • Fax: 614-797-2264

OR REGISTER ON-LINE AT WWW.INTERTECHCONFERENCE.COM

QUESTIONS? Call: 614-797-2265 • Email INTERTECH Chairman: Terry Kane at: [email protected] or INTERTECH Meeting Planner/ Business Manager: Kathy Kane at: [email protected]


TABLETOP RESERVATIONS Another special feature of the INTERTECH 2017 technical conference will be the inclusion ofTechnical/Product tabletop displays by participating companies. Participating companiesare those that have ALL people working at the tabletop exhibits registered as attendeesfor the conference. There will be a LIMITED number of spaces around the conference foyerand break area made available to companies that wish to exhibit and display literature, theirproducts or materials.

Due to the limited space, reservations can only be guaranteed when the completed formand payment are received at IDA Headquarters or completed on-line. Additionalcompanies seeking space will be put on a waiting list as received.

These spaces fill up early so make your reservation as soon as possible!PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY AND FILL IN COMPLETELY:

First Name: _________________________________ Last Name: ________________________________________________

Title: _______________________________________ Company: __________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________________

City: _______________________________________ State/Province: ______________________________________________

Zip/Postal Code: ___________________________ Country: ____________________________________________________

Phone: _______________________________________ Fax: ______________________________________________________

Email: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

FEE SCHEDULEThe fee for each tabletop space is $1045.00 USD, discount for IDA Member company$995.00 USD.

WHAT IS INCLUDED?Exhibit space reservation fee will cover a single (6’x 2.5’) draped table for placement ofliterature, products, materials or exhibits for the full three days of INTERTECH. Anyadditional requirements for electricity, Internet connections, setup or drayage must becontracted with hotel services.

EXHIBIT PARAMETERSEach display must be limited to the confines of the (6’x 2.5’) tabletop with a 5 foot maximumheight off the table (ceiling height is only 8 feet). Large exhibits that stand on the floor arenot allowed. No display may have loud music, audio or lighting that interferes with normalconversation, or is deemed problematic by conference management. No exhibit may haveany flammable or hazardous materials, operating machinery or heavy equipment. Pleasedirect any specific questions or concerns to IDA Headquarters – Telephone 614-797-2265, Email: [email protected].

Please note: Every person attending to oversee a tabletop exhibit is required to register forthe INTERTECH Conference for admission to the Hall.

Please indicate your selections:

____ YES, I want to reserve a tabletop for my company’s exhibit materials.

TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $____________________

METHOD OF PAYMENTIndicate the method of payment and fill in the credit card information, if applicable.

____ Wire Payment – email IDA [email protected] for Banking information

____ Pay by check, all checks must be paid in US funds and drawn on a U.S. bank - Payable to: Industrial Diamond Association of America. Wire payment information willbe provided upon request to [email protected].

CREDIT CARD: ____ VISA ____ MasterCard ____ American Express

Card Number: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Expiration Date: ____________ Name as it appears on card: _______________________________________________

Credit Card Billing Address:

Name: _____________________________________________Title: _________________________________________________

Company: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________________

City: _______________________________________ State/Province: ______________________________________________

Zip/Postal Code: ___________________________ Country: ____________________________________________________

EMAIL, FAX OR MAIL BOTH PAGES OF COMPLETED FORM TO:INTERTECH 2017 Tabletop Reservations

P.O. Box 29460 • Columbus, Ohio 43229 USAFax: 614-797-2264 • Email: [email protected]


Industrial Diamond Associationof America, Inc.

P. O. Box 29460Columbus, Ohio 43229 USA

Association of superabrasive and ultrahardmaterial suppliers, tool manufacturers, componentproducers, machine tool builders, end users,educators and others related to the application,manufacture use and sales of superabrasives.

Is a proud sponsor of …

INTERTECH 2017 PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Sponsor listed in program and recognized on sign at conference event!Check Sponsorship Requested – INTERTECH 2017Email a PDF of company logo file for any of the below to: [email protected]

■■ I want an Ad in Conference Program brochure (fill out form on page 2) ......................................................................... $550 USD■■ I want to Sponsor Events (receptions, speakers, technical sessions) at INTERTECH 2017

1. ■■ Full Event - includes Premium Sponsor Listing in program, Proceedings CD, and Signage for ALL events...............................................................................................................................$2500 USD

Individual sponsorships – signage at event2. ■■ A/V Sponsorships (listed in conference room all 6 sessions) ........................................................................... $1250 USD3. ■■ Daily Sponsor (listed on day selected)................................................................................................................ $550 USD4. ■■ Presenter Sponsor (listed on day speaker presents) .......................................................................................... $550 USD5. ■■ Welcome Reception (listed in Reception Area) .................................................................................................. $550 USD

METHOD OF PAYMENT:Check the method of payment and fill in the credit card information, if applicable.

(All checks must be paid in U.S. funds and drawn on a U.S. bank.)

■■ Check - Payable to: Industrial Diamond Association ■■ VISA ■■ MasterCard ■■ American Express■■ Wire Payment (email: [email protected] or fax Industrial Diamond Association for Bank wire Information)

Amount to be charged to credit card: $ ____________________ Card Number:_______________________________________________________________________

Expiration Date: ____________________ Name as it appears on card: _______________________________________________________________________________

Credit Card Billing Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Address: __________________________________________________________________________ City: _______________________________________________________

State/Province: __________________________ Country: ________________________________ Zip/Postal Code: ___________________________________________

Tel: ____________________________________ Fax: _________________________________ Email: ___________________________________________________________

PLEASE FAX COMPLETED FORM TO IDA HEADQUARTERS AT: 614-797-2264YOU CAN REGISTER ON-LINE AT WWW.INTERTECHCONFERENCE.COM

PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW FOR INTERTECH 2017 SPONSOR and fax to: 614-797-2264 or Email: [email protected] (include file of company logo)

Company Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Industrial Diamond Associationof America, Inc.

P. O. Box 29460Columbus, Ohio 43229 USA

(614) 797-2265 • Fax (614) 797-2264Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.superabrasives.org

■■ YES, I WANT TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF INTERTECH 2017SPECIAL PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL TO USA As in the past, we are looking forward to a large contingent of Internationalattendees traveling to San Francisco, California for INTERTECH 2017 and as muchas possible, we will assist attendees in obtaining a Visa. Keep in mind the staff forINTERTECH has little or no influence or ability to "speed up" the process. That is alldetermined by the attendee's country of origin and the US Embassy in that country.Advance travel planning and early Visa application are extremely important, since

Visa applications are subject to a greater degree of scrutiny than in the past. It is recommended that requests fora travel Visa to the USA be submitted to your local embassy as soon as possible and at least 3-4 monthsbefore INTERTECH 2017.

DO YOU REQUIRE AN INVITATION LETTER FOR A VISA? If you require a formal invitation letter for a Visato enter the USA and attend INTERTECH 2017 please send an email request to [email protected] and request an

invitation letter. In this request you must provide: 1) The dates you will arrive and depart the USA; 2) Your full name; 3) Your companyname; 4) Your job title; 5) Your complete mailing address; 6) Your email address; and 7) Your Telephone number.

WEBSITES FOR VISA INFORMATION A citizen of a foreign country, wishing to visit the USA, generally must first obtain a Visa. Ifyou go to the website: http://travel.state.gov/visa/visa_1750.html you will find the Visa section for Temporary Visitors to the USA:http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/visit/visitor.html This site is an official source of information about the United States of America(U.S.A.) Visa policy and procedures and can assist in explaining new Visa policies and procedures for visitors to the United States.

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO OBTAIN A VISA? Recent changes in U.S. laws governing Visa policy and procedures haveincreased the amount of time it can take to obtain a Visa. APPLY EARLY! Even with the Visa processing improvements that have beenmade and will continue to be made, it is inevitable that delays will sometimes occur. Processing times will vary. The State Department'sgoal is Visa delivery no more than 30 days from the time of application in most cases, although cases that require administrativeprocessing could take longer. Most administrative processing is resolved within 60 days of application. When administrative processingis required see: http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/general/administrativeprocessing- information.html, the timing will vary basedon individual circumstances of each case. Therefore, before making inquiries about status of administrative processing, applicants ortheir representatives will need to wait at least 90 days from the date of interview or submission of supplemental documents, whichever islater. If you want to visit the U.S. and require a Visa, plan to schedule your Visa interview well in advance of your departure date. Learnmore by reviewing this website information and contact the U.S. embassy or consulate where you will apply for detailed "how-to"instructions.

QUESTIONS? See "Questions about Visas" http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/general/frequently-asked-questions.html Pleasevisit the news section on the travel Visa website for information on developments in USA Visa policy, press releases and more.


INTERTECH attendees look for innovative spacesand new ways to work and collaborate in the

perfect setting. That’s why INTERTECH 2017 isscheduled for Thursday April 20, Friday April 21& Saturday April 22, 2017 at The San Francisco

Airport Marriott Waterfront.

The San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront Hotel inBurlingame, CA is just 2 miles from the San FranciscoInternational Airport and 15 miles from downtown San Francisco,offering an outstanding venue with great views of the SanFrancisco Bay.

The on-site restaurants include Hangar Steak, Flights 101 Loungeand a Starbucks. Guests can also choose from a variety of golfcourses and recreation activities nearby including biking, hiking,sailing, and more.

For INTERTECH 2017 you can count on the San Francisco bayhotel’s catering & event specialists to make this event atremendous success. The Marriott offers complimentary 24-hourshuttle service to and from the San Francisco airport & the BayArea Rapid Transit (BART), a rapid transit system serving the SanFrancisco Bay Area.

The San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront is the preferredchoice for INTERTECH 2017 with spectacular meeting facilities tocompliment every speaker and engage the audience. This is alsoa great location for those wanting to visit one of the USA’s mosthistoric and famous cities, San Francisco, California.


INTERTECH 2017Abstract & Paper Deadlines, Requirements & Guidelines

All papers must adhere to the following guidelines for final acceptance as an oral presentation. The deadlines listed are critical due to the fact that all presentations and papers (Proceedings)

will be loaded onto thumb drives and handed out to attendees of INTERTECH 2017

1. ABSTRACTS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTEDa. Abstracts can be submitted on-line at

www.intertechconference.com or submitted by emailto: [email protected]. They may also be mailedto INTERTECH 2017 Abstract - P.O. Box 29460 -Columbus, Ohio 43229 USA

b. All abstracts will be assigned a conference referencenumber (1701-1799) and the submitter will be notifiedby email of receipt. All further correspondence mustreference this assigned number.

c. Abstracts will be reviewed by the INTERTECHTechnical Advisory Committee (TAC)

d. After review each submitter will receive one of fournotifications:

i. Paper accepted for final presentationii. Paper will be accepted with recommendationsiii. Paper will only be considered if a new abstract is

submitted with changes by review committeeincluded

iv. Paper refused as inappropriate for INTERTECH –Submitter may choose to submit a newabstract

2. AFTER ABSTRACT ACCEPTED & APPROVED, THEFULL WRITTEN DRAFT OF PAPER IN MICROSOFTWORD MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE REVIEWCOMMITTEE PRIOR TO MARCH 15, 2017. They may beemailed to INTERTECH 2017 Paper # (include reference#) to: [email protected]. They may also be mailedto INTERTECH 2017 Paper # (include reference #) - P.O.Box 29460 - Columbus, Ohio 43229 USA. If Paper isbeing mailed on a CD or thumb drive they can be mailedto INTERTECH 2017 c/o Kane Global Communications,6081 Central Park Drive, Columbus Ohio 43231 USA

3. If paper is declined for content or appropriateness forthis conference, suggestions or recommendations by thecommittee for paper clarification will be sent back to theauthor at that time.

4. FINAL DRAFT (IN WORD) ALONG WITH YOURPOWERPOINT PRESENTATION WITH GRAPHICS ANDPHOTOS MUST BE SENT BY EMAIL, ON A CD OR USBFLASH DRIVE BY MARCH 31, 2017 TO: INTERTECH2017 CONFERENCE, 6081 CENTRAL PARK DRIVE,COLUMBUS, OHIO, 43231 USA.You may also emailusing a large file electronic program such as Hightail.If the files are small enough, they may be emailed toINTERTECH 2017 Paper # (include reference #) to:[email protected].

5. Make sure your name, title, any contributors orcoauthors as well as the INTERTECH 2017 referencenumber are included with the CD or USB Flash Drive.Your paper and presentation will be loaded into theConference computers for projection. You are alsoadvised to bring a backup file in case there is aproblem with the one you mail.

6. Multiple contributors may be listed on the paper, but thefirst person listed will be considered the presenter for theINTERTECH 2017. Additional contributors for the paperwill be listed in the conference program as coauthors.

7. English will be the language for all materials and oralpresentation. Papers need to be written in English andwe ask that a person with an excellent command ofEnglish, or English as their first language review thepaper prior to submission for accuracy of terminology.We also request that all presenters have anexcellent command of English, or English istheir first language, so they are easilyunderstood by the audience.

8. Time allotted for each paper will be approximately 45minutes, 30 minutes for the formal presentation and 15minutes for questions.

9. Please write paper using the third person to avoidcommercialization and improve the credibility of thepaper.

10. It is preferred that instead of “I found”, “we studied”, “myresults”, “our company developed a process” and similarterminology, the paper be written and stated in terms of“it was found”, “studies were made”, “the results were” or“a process was developed”.

11. Advantages of product use or development in terms ofproductivity, savings or performance must be shown inall papers. Projected or proven examples should beincluded.

12. Graphics should be clear and easy to read from theback of a large room, please use bullets and avoid toomuch text. When designing your slides it is better tohave more slides with less text in a larger font, instead offewer slides with more text in a small font. If you cannotread the text clearly on a computer screen in “normalslide view” the audience will not be able to read it either.

13. Photographs of applications, products, parts, etc. MUSTbe included wherever possible. Due to the manylanguages spoken by attendees, photos and graphicsadd clarification and understanding to thepresentation. This helps the audience understand manyof descriptions, products and applications.

14. Trade names must not be used for any products featuredin the presentation and no company reference (except interms of end use, such as General Motors, Boeing, Fordand the like) should be used in the presentation.

15. Company logos, titles, etc. of presenters and theircompany may only be on the introductory slide/graphicand not used through the presentation or on every slide.This makes the paper look too commercial. If you arespeaking about your company’s machine in a givenoperation, the photos should try to avoid showing logosor company names.

16. Text must be composed in Microsoft Word withindication of where graphics will be used. Graphics,photos and charts for presentation support must becreated and submitted in Microsoft PowerPoint. This isbeing done to keep uniformity of the presentations andto allow for preloading of all presentations into theconference computer systems. Conference computerswill be PCs loaded with Microsoft Office and will notopen other programs.

17. Overhead projectors or 35 mm slide projectors willnot be provided. All presentation graphics/slides andphotos will be shown on computer projectionsystems. If a presenter require overheads, or anotherform of graphic support, they will need to submit arequest in writing to the Program Review committeec/o Industrial Diamond Headquarters P.O. Box 29460,Columbus, Ohio 43229 by April 1, 2017 or email:[email protected]

Papers, photos and all graphics or slides become property ofthe Industrial Diamond Association of America andcopyrighted for use at INTERTECH 2017. The IndustrialDiamond Association of America reserves the right of firstpublication for any paper at INTERTECH 2017 and mayauthorize use of any paper as an article in other tradepublications for consideration of promotion or technologicaladvancement. The Industrial Diamond Association ofAmerica herby grants to the Submitter:

i. a sole license worldwide royalty free license in allcopyright and rights in the nature of copyrightsubsisting in the Proceedings in any part of theworld to which the Industrial Diamond Associationof America is, or may become, entitled, toreproduce the Proceedings for any purpose; and

ii. exclusive control over, and conduct of, all claimsand proceedings regarding (a) any actual,suspected or threatened infringement of theintellectual property rights covering theProceedings; (b) any claim made or threatenedthat the Proceedings infringes the rights of anythird party; or (c) any other form of attack, chargeor claim to which the Proceedings may be subjectprovided that the Submitter shall bear the cost ofany proceedings and shall be entitled to retain allsums recovered in any action for his own account.

Please contact Terry Kane, INTERTECH 2017 ConferenceChairman - Telephone: 614-797- 2265 Email: [email protected] with any questions or points forclarification. We anticipate and excellent program and will be proud to

have you as part of INTERTECH 2017 the internationalconference on diamond, cBN and their applications …


INTERTECH 2017APRIL 20-22, 2017San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront1800 Old Bayshore Hwy • Burlingame, CA 94010

INTERNATIONAL TRAVELINTERTECH attendees should schedule their flights into SanFrancisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco International Airport) - 2.2 km /1.4 mi from the MarriottSan Francisco International Airport (IATA: SFO, ICAO: KSFO, FAALID: SFO) is an international airport 13 miles (21 km) south ofdowntown San Francisco, California, near Millbrae and San Bruno inSan Mateo County. It has flights to points throughout North Americaand is a major gateway to Europe and Asia. It is the largest airport inthe Bay Area and the second busiest airport in California after LosAngeles International Airport. San Francisco International Airport wasthe tenth busiest in the United States and the twentieth largest airportin the world by passenger count. It is the fifth largest hub of UnitedAirlines. It also serves as Virgin America's principal base ofoperations. It is the sole maintenance hub of United Airlines.

LOCAL TRAVELAirTrain – AirTrain is the airport's people-mover system. Fullyautomated and free of charge, it connects all four terminals, the twointernational terminal garages, the BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit)station, and the airport's Rental Car CenterRail – The San Francisco International Airport BART (Bay AreaRapid Transit) station, located in Parking Garage G of theInternational Terminal, is the only direct rail link between the airport,the city of San Francisco, and the general Bay Area. BART is SFO'sconnection to Caltrain at the Millbrae Station, which requires a

transfer at the San Bruno station during most of BART's weekdayoperating hours; direct service between SFO and Millbrae isavailable on weekday evenings, weekends, and holidays. Caltrainused to offer a free shuttle to SFO airport from the Millbrae station,but it was replaced by the priced BART service when the BART SFOextension was completed. Alternatively, SamTrans buses providecheaper connections (compared to BART) to various Caltrainstations. The San Francisco Municipal Railway, San Francisco'stransit agency, does not provide service to the airport.Bus – SamTrans, San Mateo County's transit agency, has three lines,292, 397, and KX, connecting Terminal 2, Terminal 3, and theInternational Terminal to Downtown San Francisco and the Peninsuladown to Palo Alto. SamTrans Route 292 and Route KX serve theAirport during morning, daytime, and evening hours while Route 397serves the Airport during nighttime hours as a part of the SamTrans"All Nighter" service.Taxis/Shuttles – Numerous door-to-door van, airporter, limousine,hotel courtesy, and charter operators service the airport. Taxis, alongwith the aforementioned services, stop at the center islandtransportation island on the arrivals/baggage claim level of theairport. Taxis depart from designated taxi zones located at theroadway center islands, on the Arrivals/Baggage Claim Level of allterminals.Driving To Marriott, Use the Marriott address for your GPS:San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront, 1800 Old BayshoreHwy, Burlingame, CA 94010



Every INTERTECH is a new experience in location and technological undertaking, 2019 holds the promise of an even greater event! In 2019 the Industrial DiamondAssociation of America welcomes the world to the INTERTECH in New Orleans, Louisiana USA.

COMING in 2019!

New Orleans has many visitor attractions, from the world-renownedFrench Quarter; to St. Charles Avenue, (home of Tulane and LoyolaUniversities, the historic Pontchartrain Hotel, and many 19th-centurymansions); to Magazine Street, with its boutique stores and antiqueshops. According to current travel guides, New Orleans is one of thetop ten most-visited cities in the United States. A recent poll of"America's Favorite Cities" ranked New Orleans first in tencategories, the most first-place rankings of the 30 cities included.According to the poll, New Orleans is the best U.S. city as adestination and for stylish boutique hotels, cocktail hours,singles/bar scenes, live music/concerts and bands, antique andvintage shops, cafés/coffee bars, neighborhood restaurants, andpeople watching. The city also ranked second for friendliness,hotels/inns, and ethnic food. The French Quarter (known locally as"the Quarter" or Vieux Carré), which was the colonial-era city and isbounded by the Mississippi River, Rampart Street, Canal Street, andEsplanade Avenue, contains many popular hotels, bars, andnightclubs. Notable tourist attractions in the Quarter include BourbonStreet, Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, the French Market

(including Café du Monde, famous for café au lait and beignets),and Preservation Hall. Also in the French Quarter is the old NewOrleans Mint, a former branch of the United States Mint which nowoperates as a museum, and The Historic New Orleans Collection, amuseum and research center housing art and artifacts relating to thehistory of New Orleans and the Gulf South. To tour the port, one canride the Natchez, an authentic steamboat with a calliope, whichcruises the Mississippi the length of the city twice daily. Unlike mostother places in the United States, New Orleans has become widelyknown for its element of elegant decay. The city's historic cemeteriesand their distinct above-ground tombs are attractions in themselves,the oldest and most famous of which, Saint Louis Cemetery, greatlyresembles Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris. The city and areaboosts numerous museums and attractions of major interest andhistorical value. New Orleans ranked No. 7 on Newsmax magazine'slist of the "Top 25 Most Uniquely American Cities and Towns," apiece written by current CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg. Indetermining his ranking, Greenberg cited the city's rebuilding effortpost-Katrina as well as its mission to become eco-friendly.


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2017 EDITORIAL CALENDARPlanned issues, topics and closing dates*:

Issue: Editorial Feature*: Closing

Winter 2016/2017 INTERTECH 2017 Call for Papersand Conference Details Dec. 1, 2016

Spring 2017 INTERTECH 2017 PreviewRegistration Issue Feb. 1, 2017

Summer 2017 INTERTECH 2017 Review& Paper Synopsis June 1, 2017

Fall 2017 Diamond, cBN andPolycrystalline Materials Sept. 1, 2017

Winter 2017 Superabrasive Productsand Materials Dec. 1, 2017

*Editorial topics & closings subject to change

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MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONCompany _____________________________________________________ Address________________________________________________________________City ____________________________________________ State _______ Zip Code/Postal Code ______________ Country _________________________________Shipping Address (Can not ship to PO Box)__________________________________________________________________________________________________City ____________________________________________ State _______ Zip Code/Postal Code ______________ Country _________________________________Phone ________________________________________________________ Fax __________________________________________________________________E-mail ________________________________________________________ Web Site ______________________________________________________________Official Representative __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Others (Participating in IDA Activities) ______________________________________________________________________________________________________Principle Business Activity_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________Which applies to your company: _______ Corporation _______ Partnership _______ Sole ProprietorshipProvide names of principle officers or partners: _______________________________________________________________________________________________When was your company established? __________ List at least two business references which are current IDA REGULAR MEMBERS. REQUIRED for Consideration

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_______ Regular MembershipAny company and/or individual classified as a superabrasive/ultra-hard material supplier, tool maker, machine tool builderor related business which HAS an office and a local, state or province business license in the United States, Canada orMexico is eligible for membership in this category. Only one individual shall be designated by each member company asthe IDA Delegate with voting and other privileges described in the By-Laws.

(DUES CATEGORY)The dues category for Regular Members is determined by annual sales volume expressed in US $ as indicated below.Check to appropriate category:_____ Category 1 $2,750 per year Over $20,000,000 Annual Sales_____ Category 2 $2,090 per year $10,000,000 - $19,999,999 Annual Sales_____ Category 3 $1,850 per year $6,000,000 - $9,999,999 Annual Sales_____ Category 4 $1,450 per year Under $2,000,000 - $5,999,999 Annual Sales_____ Category 5 $1,095 per year Under $1,999,999 Annual Sales

______ International MembershipAny company and/or individual in the diamond and/or cBN business which DOES NOT have an office and a local, state orprovince business license in the United States, Canada or Mexico is eligible for membership in this category. AnInternational member shall have all the privileges of regular membership, except that he/she cannot vote at anymembership meetings, participate in statistical reporting for the North American market, hold proxies or serve in any office inIDA. Annual fee for International Member is $3990 per year.

_______ Associate MembershipAvailable for companies having a principal office in the U.S.A., Canada or Mexico, which are providing products orservices to companies within the superabrasive/ultra-hard material industry, but are not engaged in selling, using ordealing in industrial diamonds, cubic boron nitride, compacted diamond/cbn, diamond film or products containingdiamonds/cbn. An Associate member shall have all the privileges of regular membership. Annual fee for an Associate is$600 per year.

_______ End User/Contractor MembershipAvailable for any global companies or individuals, which USE products classified as superabrasives or ultra-hard materials,but are NOT ENGAGED IN SELLING industrial diamonds, cubic boron nitride, compacted diamond/cbn, diamond film orproducts containing diamonds/cbn. An End User/Contractor member shall have all the privileges of regular membership,except that the Delegate cannot vote at any membership meetings, participate in statistical reporting for the North Americanmarket, hold proxies or serve in any office in IDA. Annual fee for an End User/Contractor is $400 per year.

_______ Academia/Research MembershipAny non-profit Academic institution or R & D organization is eligible for membership in this category. An Academia/Research/ member shall have all the privileges of regular membership, except that the Delegate cannot vote at anymembership meetings, participate in statistical reporting for the North American market, hold proxies or serve in any office inIDA. Annual fee for Academia/Research is $175 per year.

_______ Student MembershipAny FULL TIME Student NOT ENGAGED IN SELLING industrial diamonds, cubic boron nitride, compacted diamond/cbn,diamond film or products containing diamonds/cbn is eligible for membership in this category. A Student shall have all theprivileges of regular membership, except that he/she cannot vote at any membership meetings, participate in statisticalreporting for the North American market, hold proxies or serve in any office in IDA.Annual fee for a Student Membership is$100 per year.

_______ Senior MembershipAny individual who has worked for and/or retired from an IDA Member company or is no longer active in the diamond orCBN business is eligible for membership in this category. A senior member shall have all the privileges of regularmembership, except that he/she cannot vote at any membership meetings, participate in statistical reporting, hold proxies orserve in any office in IDA. Annual fee for a Senior is $75 per year.

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* Applications for ALL Memberships are reviewed by the Board of Directors and must be approved by a two-thirds vote.

_______ Affiliate MembershipEach company that enrolls as an IDA Member is entitled to have a second person at that company designated an AffiliateMember. The first Affiliate member will receive IDA material at no further cost. Additional persons at Member companies canbe added as Affiliate Members to receive IDA materials. Annual fee for additional Affiliates is $100 per person. Name of 1stAffiliate Member (no charge):

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WHAT IS THE IDA?The Industrial Diamond Association ofAmerica, Inc. is a non-profit tradeassociation and was incorporated onMarch 29, 1946 in the State of New York.It is the oldest and most prestigiousassociation in the superabrasive/ultrahardmaterials industry. Activity and focus hasevolved from natural diamond tosuperabrasives and most recently, to allultrahard materials including CVDDiamond. Members include materialsuppliers, tool manufacturers, componentproducers, machine tool builders, endusers, academia/research affiliates andother companies related to the research,manufacture, application, use and sales ofsuperabrasives.

WHAT DOES THE IDA DO?◆ Oversees Statistics Reporting Program◆ Establishes Industry Standards◆ Interacts With Global Associations And Organizations◆ Creates And Distributes Market Studies & Data◆ Organizes And Presents Technical Seminars &

Conferences◆ Serves As A Government Liaison For Industry

Guidelines And Regulations◆ Participates As Member Of World Diamond Council◆ Provides Safety / Regulatory Reports And Advisement◆ Resource For General Information And Consultation

OTHER MEMBER SERVICES◆ PUBLISHES QUARTERLY MAGAZINE◆ HOLDS ANNUAL CONVENTIONS◆ HOSTS IDA WEBSITE WITH MEMBER FOCUS

AND DIRECTION◆ PROVIDES SPECIFIC ASSISTANCE ON

INDIVIDUAL MEMBER ISSUES◆ CREATES AND DISTRIBUTES PUBLICATIONS

ON PRODUCTS AND APPLICATIONS◆ ACTS AS A COLLECTIVE VOICE FOR

INDUSTRY CONCERNS

FAX completed membership form to 614-797-2264

INTERTECH 2017 INTERNATIONAL CO-SPONSORSINTERTECH 2017 is an internationally sponsored event and these leading GlobalOrganizations represent the far reaching memberships that support the ongoing

technological research and worldwide cooperation for superabrasive use and development.

Abrasive Engineering Societyhttp://abrasiveengineering.com

The American Ceramics Societyhttp://ceramics.org

ASM Internationalwww.asminternational.org

Assodiamante

Concrete Sawing & Drilling Associationwww.csda.org

Elsevier Diamond Conferencewww.diamond-conference.elsevier.com

F.E.P.A.http://dnn.fepa-abrasives.org

International Association OfConcrete Drillers and Sawers

http://www.iacds.org

Industrial DiamondAssociation of Americawww.superabrasives.org

Industrial Diamond Association of China

www.idacn.org

Industrial Diamond Association of India

www.idai.org

Industrial Diamond Association of Japanwww.alles.or.jp/~idajapan/eindex.htm

Japan Society for Abrasive Technologywww.jsat.or.jp

Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)

www.sme.org

Unified Abrasive ManufacturersAssociation

www.uama.org


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