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Interesting information about Consolidated Diamond Blade. Consolidated Diamond has been manufacturing quality diamond tools since it was founded in Yonkers, New York more than 65 years ago. During that time, Consolidated has transformed its production to meet the growing and changing demands for diamond tooling. During World War II, Consolidated focused its production on diamond dressing tools and grinding wheels for industrial applications. These tools were so critical to the war effort that special electrical service was installed at the factory to assure an uninterrupted supply of power. After the war, Consolidated became one of the first companies to manufacture diamond tipped saw blades for construction, stone and refractory industries. Always an innovative company, Consolidated holds many of the original patents relating to the design and production of these saw blades for cutting concrete, granite, and other hard and/or abrasive materials. In 1977, Consolidated became an operating division of Diamond Productions, Inc. after being purchased by DPI from the Ferro Corporation. Four years later, the factory was moved from Yonkers its current location in Wayne, New Jersey. With the increased popularity of polished granite, marble, and engineered stone in commercial and residential construction, Consolidated again refocused its production, this time to meet the demands of the stone fabrication industry. Decorative edges on stone fireplaces, countertops, and building facades were traditionally worked by hand. Stone working technology, however, began to change in the 1980’s with the introduction of specialized power routing equipment ranging from manual machines, similar to those used to shape wood, to sophisticated CNC edging machines. To run cost effectively this new technology requires quality diamond tools, precisely formed to produce the desired stone edge shape. Consolidated developed the computer software, diamond bonding systems, and specialized manufacturing techniques to fill this requirement. Consolidated’s Conform router bits and profile wheels can be made in virtually any shape an architect or homeowner may desire. Conform wheels have a continuous layer of bonded diamond on the cutting surface. Consolidated has also developed a unique five step system which allows the stone fabricator to not only grind and shape but also to machine finish and polish the stone edge. In addition to Conform router bits and profile wheels, Consolidated also manufactures diamond core drills, grinding heads, saw blades, and other specialty products for the stone industry. With its partnership with Dongsin Diaflx of Korea, Consolidated is able to quickly and economically provide the stone industry a complete line of quality diamond tools.
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