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Diamond tipped tools are used for drilling and cutting purposes.

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Diamond has the highest thermal conductivity among all known substances. Because of its high thermal conductivity, diamond tipped tools do not overheat. Diamond is extremely hard as well. For these reasons, diamond tipped tools are extensively used for drilling and cutting purposes.
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