When using our quality leading diamond drills it is always important to redress the cutting edge when they become blunt.

In the glass Industry, dressing sticks are of vital importance when prolonging the life of diamond tools. These small abrasive sticks - comprised of aluminium oxide - help re-expose the diamonds within your glass core drill or peripheral wheel.

There are many reasons why a tool becomes blunt. These include: inferior tool quality, insufficient cooling, spindle vibrations, incorrect grinding/ drilling speeds and increased pressure on the tools. These factors cause the metal bond to wear slower than necessary, resulting in the tool becoming blunt.

To re-sharpen the tool, you will need to use a suitable dressing stick or dressing stone. These will allow you to wear away the metal bond of your tool and expose newer, sharper diamonds. By doing this, you also prolong the life of your tool as it prevents excess pressure being put on the tool to perform at the same capacity.

It is usually best to soak dressing sticks in water (for up to 24 hours) before using them. Using a wet dressing stick allows for better dust control and will ensure that the dressing stick lasts longer.

Should you be interested in or need further information regarding dressing sticks, kindly contact Ross on 083 290 2259 or Fredre on 082 377 2205.