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When to Use AT’s Express Line® vs. Going Fully Custom

‍Abrasive Technology values both speed and the right fit. Every minute counts in production; sometimes you need a tool immediately, other times a custom solution is best. Choosing the Express Line® or a fully custom tool affects workflow, cost, and results. Here’s how to decide which path will deliver the best results quickly, based on your material, part complexity, and timeline.

Why Abrasive Technology Leads the Way

For more than 50 years, Abrasive Technology has set the standard in super abrasive tooling. Our expertise spans various industries, including aerospace and automotive, as well as medical, dental, and industrial manufacturing.

Whether you need grinding wheels, saw blades, drills, or precision instruments, every tool we manufacture is built for accuracy, reliability, and performance.

What distinguishes us is our advanced bonding technologies and our flexibility. We offer both in-stock Express Line® tools and fully customized solutions, making it easy to get the right tool for any timeline.

What the Express Line® Delivers

Choose Express Line® — ready-to-ship diamond and CBN tools that deliver fast, reliable performance for common applications.

Best for:

• Deburring and surface prep in industrial settings
• Foundry cleanup and finishing
• Tool-room operations and general maintenance

Why it works:

‍Express Line® tools deliver immediate performance, cutting lead time, reducing downtime, and keeping production running smoothly — without compromising quality.

When Custom Tools Are the Better Choice

Some jobs demand more than standard solutions. If you’re dealing with unique materials, complex part shapes, or exacting tolerances, a custom tool is the key to achieving optimal performance.

Ideal for:

• Unique shapes or non-standard tool dimensions
• High-precision parts or challenging materials
• Operations where tool life, finish quality, or cycle time are critical

Custom tools are built around your process. Our engineers review your requirements, select the ideal bond type, refine the design, and deliver a solution that enhances efficiency, consistency, and long-term value.

Express Line® vs. Custom: How to Choose

Think of it as balancing speed with specificity — weighing factors like material type, part complexity, and performance requirements.

In short,Express Line® offers speed and convenience with ready-to-go tools, while customsolutions are tailored to optimize performance for your specific application.

The Abrasive Technology Advantage

Choose Your Path

If you need speed, choose Express Line®.For unique requirements, collaborate with our engineers on a custom solution.

Get started today — browse Express Line® or request a custom quote to get fast, reliable results.Call us at 740-548-4100 or use this form to send us a message!