When there are problems with a ground surface finish, when productivity is low, or if costs are too high, the fault may lie with the grinding wheel. Changing the grit, wheel feeds and speeds, or coolant application may be the solution, depending on the precise nature of the problem.

Consort Precision Diamond, U.K. manufacturer of sophisticated cutting tools for Rolls Royce and other automotive and aerospace companies, is to create 23 new jobs. Consort is a subsidiary of Continental Diamond Tool Corp.

Properly dressing your grinding wheels is an important step in helping them to work as they should.

Superabrasives are split into two categories: CBN for use with ferrous material, and diamond for almost all other materials. At only half the hardness of a natural diamond, CBN is the only other material besides synthetic diamonds that is hard enough to be considered a superabrasive.

If you are in the cutting tool industry and are interested in gaining a competitive edge with CDT's GL™ Series grinding wheels, contact our knowledgeable team of service techs today.

A few simple steps to care for and maintain your diamond wheels will allow you to get the performance and durability you expect from them.

Continental Diamond Tool is continuously growing and plans to add 150 new jobs by the end of 2023.

Learn about diamond classifications and 10 tips for using single point diamond dressers.