Continental Diamond Tool

New Haven,  IN 
United States
https://www.cdtusa.net
  • Booth: 769


Expect the Best from CDT and Krebs & Riedel

For over 50 years, Continental Diamond Tool has been a leader in custom-engineered superabrasive grinding and diamond dressing solutions, with expertise in Plated, Resin, Metal, and Vitrified Bond Diamond and CBN wheels and Diamond Rotary Dressers. Our Vitrified CBN products deliver exceptional performance in demanding industries, such as automotive, aerospace, and power generation. CDT is also the exclusive North American source for Krebs & Riedel abrasive products in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. With more than a century of experience, Krebs & Riedel specializes in high-quality conventional abrasive vitrified and resin bond wheels for cylindrical, centerless, surface, roll, tool, and gear grinding. CDT stocks these wheels in our 200,000 sq. ft. manufacturing center, providing local inventory and responsive service. With state-of-the-art Burri PM 550 T profiling, we help manufacturers achieve tighter tolerances, longer wheel life, and superior results in gear grinding operations. Visit CDTUSA.net to learn more.


 Press Releases

  • New Haven, Indiana –September 16, 2025. Continental Diamond Tool Corporation (CDT) announced today details of its upcoming exhibit at the Motion + Power Technology Expo 2025, marking a major milestone as the company showcases an expanded portfolio of grinding solutions. CDT will be exhibiting at Booth 769 at the event, which is produced by the American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) and will take place October 21–23, 2025, at Huntington Place in Detroit, Michigan.

    This event will be CDT’s first major industry exhibition featuring Krebs & Riedel products since becoming the exclusive North American partner of the German-based abrasive manufacturer in 2024. The collaboration gives customers in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico faster access to Krebs & Riedel’s conventional abrasive grinding wheels, backed by CDT’s custom profiling services and application engineering expertise.

    Entering the Gear Grinding Market

    Motion + Power 2025 also represents CDT’s public entry into the gear grinding market. To support this expansion, CDT has invested in the Burri PM550T profile grinding machine, enabling precise wheel profiling and faster turnaround times for gear manufacturers. This addition underscores CDT’s commitment to providing gear shops with locally supported, high-performance grinding solutions.

    Full Lineup of Grinding Solutions

    In addition to Krebs & Riedel’s conventional abrasive wheels, CDT will showcase its Vitrified CBN grinding wheels and Diamond Rotary Dressers, both designed to deliver higher efficiency, longer tool life, and improved precision for demanding applications. Together, these offerings provide manufacturers with a comprehensive range of abrasive technologies—whether the application calls for conventional abrasives or superabrasive solutions.

    Delivering Value Through Partnership

    By combining CDT’s application expertise and U.S. based inventory, with Krebs & Riedel’s 140 years of innovation in bonded abrasives, manufacturers gain:

    • Faster access to premium conventional wheels through local stocking and distribution.
       
    • Custom profiling services to meet gear grinding and other complex application needs.
       
    • Integrated solutions that allow customers to seamlessly transition between conventional and superabrasive technologies.
       
    • Technical support from CDT’s engineering team to improve productivity, reduce downtime, and achieve consistent results.
       

    “Motion + Power 2025 is an ideal platform to demonstrate how this partnership benefits our customers,” said Erik Van Meter, CDT Product Line Manager for Conventional Abrasives. “By uniting CDT’s technical service and local capabilities with Krebs & Riedel’s world-class products, we’re giving manufacturers the grinding solutions they need—delivered faster and supported by experts who understand their processes.”

    About Continental Diamond Tool Corporation

    Founded in 1973, Continental Diamond Tool Corporation (CDT) is a leading manufacturer of custom superabrasive grinding wheels and diamond dressing tools. From its state-of-the-art 200,000 sq. ft. facility in New Haven, Indiana, CDT serves a wide range of industries including aerospace, automotive, medical, and general manufacturing.

    About Krebs & Riedel

    Founded in 1885, Krebs & Riedel is a family-owned company and a global leader in bonded abrasives. Headquartered in Bad Karlshafen, Germany, the company provides conventional grinding wheels to more than 30 countries worldwide, known for their precision, performance, and reliability.

    For more information about CDT’s products and Motion + Power 2025 presence, visit www.cdtusa.net.


 Products

  • Conventional Abrasive Wheels from Krebs & Riedel
    CDT is North America’s source for Krebs & Riedel conventional abrasive wheels up to 36"—supporting power honing, continuous generating, single profile, and bevel gear grinding—backed by CDT’s local inventory and service....

  • Continental Diamond Tool (CDT) proudly serves as the exclusive North American source for Krebs & Riedel abrasive products across the USA, Canada, and Mexico. With a heritage spanning more than 100 years, Krebs & Riedel is recognized worldwide for excellence in conventional grinding solutions, producing vitrified and resin bond wheels engineered with premium aluminum oxide and silicon carbide. Available in diameters up to 36 inches, these wheels are built for precision, consistency, and durability in demanding operations. Applications range from cylindrical, centerless, surface, and roll grinding to tool and gear grinding, supporting critical manufacturing needs in automotive, aerospace, and power generation. CDT enhances this proven performance with local inventory, responsive service, and value-added support, ensuring manufacturers have access to reliable solutions and fast turnaround times for even the most complex grinding challenges.
  • CDT Superabrasive Grinding Wheels, Rotary Dressers
    Diamond & CBN grinding wheels and rotary dressers engineered in Plated, Vitrified, Resin, Metal, and Hybrid bonds for precision, long life, and high efficiency in aerospace, automotive, power generation, and other demanding grinding applications....

  • CDT superabrasive products combine the hardness of Diamond and CBN with advanced bond systems to deliver superior performance in high-precision grinding. Available in Plated, Vitrified, Resin, Metal, and Hybrid bonds, our wheels are engineered for optimized cycle times, efficient heat removal, and extended wheel life. Applications include grinding hardened steels, carbides, ceramics, composites, and other ultra-hard materials across aerospace, automotive, power generation, medical, and cutting tool industries. Rotary diamond dressers complement our wheel line by restoring wheel topography and ensuring consistent conditioning, with form accuracy to 0.002 mm and radii as small as 0.100 mm. Together, CDT superabrasives provide repeatable accuracy, enhanced surface finishes, and cost-effective productivity for both conventional and superabrasive grinding operations.