Every superabrasive grinding wheel consists of diamond or CBN grit held in a supporting matrix material known as the bond. The main bonding systems are resin, vitrified, plated, and metal. Of these, metal bond grinding wheels are perhaps the best known thanks to their overall utility and the length of time they've been available.

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Superabrasive grinding have two equally important components. While the grit, (diamond or CBN,) does the work, it couldn't function without a partner holding it in place. In the case of resin bond grinding wheels, that partner is phenolic resin.

CDT lapping and polishing compounds are excellent for mold, die, and tool polishing.

While superabrasive grit does the grinding, the bond material is every bit as important. Learn how resin bond can produce superior surface finish.

In many applications the finish resulting from grinding is good enough. When it isn't, the next step is lapping. As with grinding, diamond makes an excellent abrasive, but for best results needs to be selected and used appropriately.

Dressing is at the heart of a simple process: Use a diamond to expose fresh grit on the grinding wheel to extend its life. Yet there are dozens of different dressing tools — learn which to choose.

When high material removal and dimensional control is a concern, a vitrified wheel should be the first choice. Learn more benefits of a vitrified wheel >

Coatings applied during the plating process are either metallic, diamond, or cubic boron nitride. Learn the properties of each and which is best >