- Go to type of dressing to be done, either STRAIGHT DRESSING or FORM DRESSING.
- Go to type of grinding being done.
- Go to type of dresser from those listed.
- Following the corresponding LINK for the tool referenced.
- Choose the most appropriate tool for the application as determined from the product descriptions.
- For a complete list of common tools and prints, view the IDA Handbook of Diamond Tool Shanks.
STRAIGHT DRESSING | |||
CENTERLESS GRINDING | SINGLEPOINT TOOLS | GRIT TOOLS | |
Wheel Diameter 14” and under | 1/2 carat | 2A-D, 2A-E | |
14” + | 3/4 carat | 1A-A, 1A-B, 1A-C |
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CYLINDRICAL GRINDING | SINGLEPOINT TOOLS | GRIT TOOLS | |
14” and under | 1/2 carat | 2R-K | |
14” + | 3/4 carat | 1A-A, 1A-B, 1A-C |
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DISC GRINDING | GRIT TOOLS | ||
Any Size | 1A-A, 1A-B, 1A-C |
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INTERNAL GRINDING | SINGLEPOINT TOOLS | ||
Any Size | 1/5 carat | ||
SURFACE GRINDING | SINGLEPOINT TOOLS | GRIT TOOLS | OTHER TOOLS |
7” or under | 1/4 carat | 3R-L,M,O,P | N/A |
8-10” | 1/3 carat | 1R-J | N/A |
11-14” | 1/2 carat | 2R-K | Cluster Tool |
15-20” | 3/4 carat | 2A-D, 2A-E | Cluster Tool |
20” + | 1.00 carat | 1A-A, 1A-B, 1A-C |
Cluster Tool |
TRUING SUPERABRASIVE | GRIT TOOLS | ||
up to 14” | 1R-J | ||
over 14″ | 2R-K |
- For a complete list of common tools and prints, view the IDA Handbook of Diamond Tool Shanks.
- For help choosing the correct diamond size and grade, as well as tips on use and care of diamond dressers, see our Recommendations page.
GO TO: STRAIGHT DRESSING SECTION
FORM DRESSING | |||
CENTERLESS GRINDING | SINGLEPOINT TOOLS | GRIT TOOLS | OTHER TOOLS |
Wheel Diameter up to 14” | 1/2 carat | 3A-F, 3A-G, 3A-H |
Lapped Chisel, Blade Tool, Cluster Tool |
over 14” | 3/4 carat | 3A-F, 3A-G, 3A-H |
Lapped Chisel, Blade Tool, Cluster Tool |
CYLINDRICAL GRINDING | SINGLEPOINT TOOLS | GRIT TOOLS | OTHER TOOLS |
up to 14” | 1/2 carat | 1E-F, G, H | Lapped Chisel, Blade Tool, Cluster Tool |
over 14” | 3/4 carat | 1E-F, G, H | Lapped Chisel, Blade Tool, Cluster Tool |
THREAD GRINDING | GRIT TOOLS | OTHER TOOLS | |
3R-L,M,O,P | JL, XLO | ||
SURFACE GRINDING | SINGLEPOINT TOOLS | GRIT TOOLS | OTHER TOOLS |
up to 7” | 1/4 carat | 3A-F, 3A-G, 3A-H |
N/A |
8-10” | 1/3 carat | 3A-F, 3A-G, 3A-H |
N/A |
11-14” | 1/2 carat | 3A-F, 3A-G, 3A-H |
Lapped Chisel, Blade Tool, Cluster Tool |
15-20” | 3/4 carat | 3A-F, 3A-G, 3A-H |
Blade Tool |
over 20” | 1.00 carat | 3A-F, 3A-G, 3A-H |
Blade Tool |
- For a complete list of common tools and prints, view the IDA Handbook of Diamond Tool Shanks.
- For help choosing the correct diamond size and grade, as well as tips on use and care of diamond dressers, see our Recommendations page.
GO TO: STRAIGHT DRESSING SECTION