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Vitrified CBN Wheels for Automated Grinding Operations
Learn how customized vitrified CBN grinding wheels help manufacturers maximize machine utilization, improve thermal stability, and reduce cost-per-part in automated cylindrical grinding platforms like the STUDER favoritCNC.
How to Make the Transition to a New Supplier for Your Superabrasive Tools
Learn how CDT helps manufacturers transition to a new superabrasive tooling supplier while minimizing downtime, risk, and process disruption.
CDT Expands Plated Products Capacity in Wales
Continental Diamond Tool is expanding its plating department in Kinmel Bay, increasing production, broadening its plated product range, and improving turnaround times.
Grinding at the Micron Level
Resin bond grinding wheels from Continental Diamond Tool deliver precision, heat control, and long life for micro-tool grinding in medical and aerospace applications.
One Month Later: What the CDT–DR. KAISER Partnership Means for Your Grinding Operation
Learn how the CDT and DR. KAISER partnership brings grinding wheels and dressing tools together to improve process performance and simplify operations.
Electroplated vs. Bonded Grinding Wheels: What’s the Difference?
Learn the differences between electroplated and bonded diamond or CBN grinding wheels, including manufacturing methods, applications, and performance benefits.
Continental Diamond Tool Ltd. Moves Toward £1 Million Milestone with Poland Expansion Plans
CDT moves toward a £1 million milestone with plans to open a Poland branch supported by major manufacturing expansion in North Wales.
Crankshaft Grinding Fundamentals
Learn the fundamentals of crankshaft grinding, including plunge and vector grinding methods for main and rod journals in automotive manufacturing.
Continental Diamond Tool and DR. KAISER Form Strategic Partnership in Grinding and Dressing
CDT now represents DR. KAISER in North America, expanding access and service for their grinding, dressing, spindle, and wear protection products.
How Vitrified CBN Wheels Improve OD and ID Grinding
CDT demos vitrified CBN wheels on the STUDER S131R, showing their form stability and thermal control in OD and ID grinding.
How Dressing Interval Affects Profile Retention, Scrap, and Cost per Part
Learn how dressing interval affects grinding wheel performance, profile retention, scrap rates, and cost per part in precision grinding operations.
CDT Opens 2026 Ready for Growth
CDT President Nick Viggiano reflects on 2025 investments and shares how Continental Diamond Tool is positioned to support customers in 2026.
What Community Investment Has to Do With Manufacturing Success
See how Continental Diamond Tool supports community and workforce partnerships that strengthen reliability, service, and long-term customer success.
Why This Grinding Demo Caught Toolmakers’ Attention
CDT tests EVO Hybrid Bond on the Walter Mini Plus—see what the results reveal about performance in carbide tool production.
What a 20-Year-Old Apprentice Reveals About New Jobs Coming to North Wales
CDT's growth brings new job opportunities for apprentices and skilled operators at its larger advanced manufacturing facility in North Wales.
Engineering for Tomorrow, Today
Hear from engineers about what it's like to work at CDT — the challenges, growth opportunities, and mentorship available—as we build the best engineering team in the grinding industry.
Faster, Cooler, and More Efficient Surface Grinding with Blue Moon TZ
CDT and Krebs & Riedel test Blue Moon TZ grinding wheels on the BLOHM PLANOMAT, proving performance in surface grinding operations.
CDT Officially Opens £4M Kinmel Bay Expansion Amid Record Sales
CDT opens a 30,000 sq ft Kinmel Bay factory in a £4M expansion—doubling capacity and accelerating electro-plated products for customers worldwide.
Fixing Surface Finish with the ACT Equation
Learn how the ACT equation predicts Ra, improves surface finish, and reduces scrap in grinding. Download these equations from CDT’s website to gain insight into your process.
Continental Diamond Tool to Showcase Gear Grinding Solutions from Krebs & Riedel at Motion + Power 2025
See CDT and Krebs & Riedel at Motion + Power 2025 in Detroit, Michigan, with gear grinding solutions backed by U.S.-based service and engineering expertise.

