How to select the right diamond dressing tool

1. How to select the right diamond How to select the right diamond dressing tool dressing tool Nearly 70% percent of diamond that is mined is not of Gem quality and are called Bort. These small Bort crystals are used in making different types of diamond dressing tools as they are the hardest known substance with excellent thermal conduction. Diamond dressing tools come in various types and sizes and to select the right tool you must be aware of the factors that determine their choice. The diamond dressing tool is used for sharpening and shaping your grinding wheel as required. The most important factors to be considered are: •Required finish and quality on the ground surface. •The tolerance specified. •Type of sharpening which could be straight or a different profile. •The type of grinding machine. The specifications of the grinding wheel like diameter, width, grain size, hardness, series, and sizes. •The amount you are willing to spend for it. Types of dressing tools available are: Single point diamond dresser– This tool consists of a natural diamond of good crystal character mounted on a holder with special bonds. Multi-point diamond dresser– This tool consists of a number of natural diamond crystals fixed by a wear resistant bonding material. The arrangement of diamond is done in various patterns consisting of either single layer or multiple layers. They can be chosen depending on the type of operation. Synthetic diamond dressing tool– Here diamonds produced synthetically are mounted on holders either in a single point or multipoint variety. They are more precise with higher tolerances and superior wheel truing qualities. Diamond impregnated dressing tool– Diamond powder is impregnated into sintered metal to form this tool. Their performance is superior and is more suitable for thin wheels. Conclusion By factoring in the above options you can choose a good quality diamond dresser most suitable for your work. Different types of dressers are suitable for the different kinds of work. However be it a single point or multi point diamond dresser, when chosen rightly they offer superior performance and excellent durability.