Continental Diamond Tool Corporation

06/12/2026

Most people don't think about grinding wheels when they open a can of soda.

Yet precision grinding helps support the manufacturing processes that make modern packaging possible. At CDT, our plated diamond grinding wheels are used to produce dies that help shape the aluminum cans used throughout the beverage industry.

As The Coca-Cola Company celebrated its 140th anniversary last month, it's a great time to remember that behind many iconic brands is an entire manufacturing ecosystem working diligently to bring their products to your home.

At Continental Diamond Tool, we design, develop, and distribute grinding solutions that help our customers manufacture the products people use every day.

From can tooling to aerospace components, we're proud to play a role in shaping the world around us.

06/11/2026

Our team is excited to be at Rochester Institute of Technology this week with Jeff Hilliard, sponsoring another class in the Hilliard Grinding Training Series. Andrew Olvera and Paul Christy are there presenting superabrasive solutions from CDT. Thanks to Hilliard Grinding Technology for including us in this valuable hands-on training event!

06/05/2026

As manufacturers invest in automation to stay globally competitive, they still need reliable partners with skilled engineers and craftsmen who are advancing the technology to make that automation possible.

In our latest blog, CDT Application Engineer Paul Christy explains how vitrified CBN wheels made in the USA 🇺🇸 help grinding operations maximize machine utilization and reduce cost-per-part on United Grinding North America STUDER machines.

By helping customers run more efficiently, CDT supports stronger manufacturing operations — and stronger skilled manufacturing jobs — here in the United States.

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Learn how customized vitrified CBN grinding wheels help manufacturers maximize machine utilization, improve thermal stability, and reduce cost-per-part in automated cylindrical grinding platforms…

05/28/2026

Cylindrical grinding lights-out with CDT.
Watch full video on YouTube /ContinentalDiamondTool

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 In Memory of the Fallen

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Their sacrifice is a powerful reminder that the freedoms we experience every day come at a cost—one we will never forget.

At Continental Diamond Tool, we are closed today to honor their legacy with gratitude and respect.

05/21/2026

At Continental Diamond Tool, supporting customers goes beyond manufacturing grinding wheels and dressers. Our engineering, customer service, production, and sales teams work together to help customers navigate everything from new tooling trials to machine startups and process optimization.

Our latest blog highlights how CDT supports manufacturers during the transition to a new tooling supplier — with a focus on communication, technical support, and long-term partnerships.

Read more here:
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Learn how CDT helps manufacturers transition to new superabrasive tooling suppliers while minimizing downtime, risk, and process disruption.

05/18/2026

05/15/2026

We’re gearing up for upcoming events and customer visits with product resources and a little CDT merch. Find us in Poznań, Poland, in May and Rochester, NY, in June. Event details at www.cdtusa.net/tradeshows

Need onsite application support? Call CDT at 1-800-433-6629 to connect with our team.

05/12/2026

Grinding tools can be smaller than a human hair—but they still need to be perfect.

Our latest blog shows how CDT helps make these tiny tools with precision and care, supporting industries like medical and aerospace. See the video feauring our demonstration at the UNITED GRINDING North America Precision Summit last year.

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Resin bond grinding wheels from Continental Diamond Tool deliver precision, heat control, and long life for micro-tool grinding in medical and aerospace applications.

05/06/2026

CDT solutions are on display in Germany this week, along with a few of our engineers at GrindingHub 2026.

🔹 Meet up with Aaron Holdgreve in Hall 7, Booth A75 with Dr. Kaiser Diamantwerkzeuge GmbH & Co. KG

🔹 Catch Erik Van Meter and Michael Rathmann-Ave and in Hall 10, Booth C30 with KREBS & RIEDEL Schleifscheibenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG

We’re excited to be working alongside our partners to support high-performance grinding applications around the globe.

If you’re attending the show, we’d love to have you stop by and talk with the team.