Each type of bond, vitrified, resin, metal or plated, has distinct performance characteristics. Learn about the choice between diamond and CBN as it relates to vitrified grinding wheels.
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In business, time is money. Industry-standard lead times for custom grinding wheels can take 8 weeks or more. If you are looking for a better, faster grinding wheel alternative, let our service techs help you get the process started.
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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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At CDT, we cater to our customers needs. We keep precise records of every wheel we manufacture. If there is a wheel you regularly need in stock, let us know and we will make it available upon request.
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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.
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CDT lapping and polishing compounds are excellent for mold, die, and tool polishing.
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While superabrasive grit does the grinding, the bond material is every bit as important. Learn how resin bond can produce superior surface finish.
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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.
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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.
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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 >
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Coatings applied during the plating process are either metallic, diamond, or cubic boron nitride. Learn the properties of each and which is best >
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Extensively used in manufacturing diamond grinding wheels, metal bonds are manufactured utilizing three different processes: cold press, semi hot press and hot press modes.
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Check out how our engineers were able to add value to carbide grinding using Studer CNC grinders with a custom vitrified grinding wheel by CDT.
Preparing CBN wheels for use requires a bit of effort up front, but will give you long-term benefits that are immeasurable.
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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.
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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.
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Properly dressing your grinding wheels is an important step in helping them to work as they should.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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