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Custom Diamond and CBN Tools: How to Specify the Right Tool for Your Application

A standard diamond or CBN tool can be the right abrasive and still be the wrong tool for the application. The problem may be the tool geometry, abrasive size, concentration, bond, working-layer thickness, mounting arrangement, tolerance, or the way the tool interacts with the machine and workpiece. This becomes especially important when an application involves tight tolerances, unusual materials, complex profiles, miniature features, difficult access, high production volumes, or a tool geometry that is not available as a standard product.
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