Having decided to leave conventional grinding wheels in favor of superabrasives, buyers are confronted with a difficult choice between diamond or CBN grit.
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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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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.
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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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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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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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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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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.
Read MoreFind out about industrial diamond shapes, quality and sizes as well how they are used in industrial settings.
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Continental Diamond Tool is continuously growing and plans to add 150 new jobs by the end of 2023.
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Learn about diamond classifications and 10 tips for using single point diamond dressers.
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Continental Diamond Tool Corporation proudly celebrates 45 years of growth
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Plating is a rather complex process, but the coating it provides to grinding wheels and other tools can add unbeatable strength and durability.
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Continental Diamond Tool Corporation will celebrating the completion of its new manufacturing facility and corporate headquarters with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, August 8 at 10:00 a.m.
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Diamond grinding tools have always been an industrial mainstay but Cubic Boron Nitride (CBN) may be a better solution in many applications.
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Look for these qualities when choosing a diamond wheel supplier.
Read MoreThe new manufacturing facility for Continental Diamond Tool Corporation (CDT) offers new product development and increased employee amenities.
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