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Grinding Solutions for the Unique Challenges of Aerospace
CDT’s aerospace grinding solutions improve precision, reduce downtime, and handle tough alloys, composites, and ceramics for reliable flight performance.
True Blue Performance in Conventional Grinding
CDT demonstrated Blue Moon TZ wheels from Krebs & Riedel on the Studer S33. Learn how these grinding wheels improve form retention, power use, and grind quality.
CDT’s £4 million move in Wales sparks jobs boom and global growth
Continental Diamond Tool’s Kinmel Bay team moves into a new facility triple the size, boosting capacity for plated products.
Precision Grinding for the Semiconductor Industry
CDT’s custom wheels help grinding shops meet tight specs, reduce downtime, and machine tough materials for the components needed to make semiconductors.
Profile vs. Surface Finish: Identifying the Limiting Factor in Your Grinding Process
Learn how to identify whether profile or surface finish is limiting your grinding process—and how to use that insight to reduce scrap and optimize performance.
Breaking from the Conventional: How Vitrified CBN Wheels Excel on Studer Equipment
Vitrified CBN wheels improve performance, reduce downtime, and enable lights-out grinding on Studer machines. Learn more in CDT’s latest blog.
A Novel Solution to a Conventional Problem
For manufacturers struggling with long lead times and lack of support for their conventional abrasive grinding wheels, CDT offers a faster, more reliable solution.
Improving Part Quality and Reducing Costs in Medical Grinding
Discover how CDT helps medical manufacturers improve part quality, reduce scrap, and cut costs with custom-engineered grinding wheel solutions.
Grind Talk: How CDT Improves Grinding Performance for Customers
Discover how CDT engineers partner with manufacturers to cut scrap, improve performance, and deliver custom superabrasive grinding solutions.
CDT Targets Growth in Eastern Europe with Sales Presence in Poland
Continental Diamond Tool expands into Poland, bringing high-performance grinding wheels and diamond dressers to the region’s growing aerospace and automotive industries.
Solving Grinding Challenges in Advanced Ceramics with Superabrasive Solutions
Discover how custom-engineered superabrasive grinding wheels improve precision, reduce scrap, and boost efficiency in advanced ceramic manufacturing.
Ceramic Grinding: Myth vs. Reality
CDT tests the grindability of ceramic vs. metal materials. Discover how ceramics like Silicon Carbide and Quartz really perform—and why the process matters.
CDT Does It Again with Custom Electroplated Solution for the Energy Sector
Learn how CDT delivered a custom aluminum-core, large-diameter electroplated wheel for a demanding energy application with tight tolerances.
Tailoring Grinding Solutions for the Unique Challenges of Aerospace
From titanium to CMCs, see how Continental Diamond Tool’s grinding and dressing solutions are engineered to meet the toughest manufacturing challenges in aerospace.
Sales Skyrocket by 960% on Plated Products at CDT's Engineering Center in North Wales
Learn how CDT’s North Wales facility achieved 960% growth in Electroplated grinding products in just one year.
Core Matters: How Different Wheel Body Materials Impact Grinding
Learn how grinding wheel core materials like steel, aluminum, and carbon fiber impact performance, precision, and cost to optimize your grinding applications.
The Essential Role of Diamond Grinding Wheels in Manufacturing with Composite Materials
Learn how diamond grinding wheels optimize composite material manufacturing, tackling fiber pullout, heat sensitivity, and tool longevity.
Celebrating Our Apprentices
Apprenticeships at CDT offer hands-on experience, critical skills, and leadership opportunities—more than training, they’re a launchpad for a lifelong career.
2025 President's Message: Reflecting on Growth and the Future
Discover how Continental Diamond Tool's 2024 investments in people, processes, technology, and infrastructure are paving the way for enhanced customer solutions in 2025.
How CDT Works Together to Serve Customers Better
Behind every precision tool is a team—and surprising fun facts! Guess who are neighbors, or how many interviews we conducted last year. Read the article to learn more.

