Contoured PCD and PCBN for twist drill tips and end mills and methods of forming the same

Contoured solid polycrystalline superabrasive material such as twist drill tips and endmill flank segments can be formed by preparing a precursor mold(10) having a plurality of shaped openings(12) each corresponding to a predetermined shape. A specially prepared charge feed(16) can be placed into the shaped openings(12) to form a charged precursor. The charge feed(16) can include a substantially homogeneous mixture of superabrasive source particulates, sintering binder, and optional inorganic bonding medium. A loaded reaction cup-assembly including the charged precursor can be subjected to a pressure, temperature and time sufficient for sintering and formation of the contoured polycrystalline superabrasive material. Reduced finishing steps and increased tailorability of grade and quality of final polycrystalline products can be readily achieved.