A polishing agent consists of abrasives combined with a medium, which can be water, oil, or alcohol-based substances. Different additives are added by various manufacturers to disperse the abrasive material within the medium. Finally, the polishing agent is paired with a polishing cloth to achieve the desired grinding and polishing effect.
Diamonds, oh diamonds, so bright and sparkling, how are they made? Natural diamonds are formed through volcanic activity, tectonic movements, and meteorite impacts. But how are synthetic diamonds created? Let Honway guide you through this fascinating journey!
Many people often ask during the polishing process, “Should I use sandpaper for this surface, or opt for a specific grade of diamond paste abrasive?” When it comes to selecting polishing materials like diamond paste or the grit number of a grinding wheel, how do we determine which grit number can achieve the desired result? Let big data and statistical analysis provide you with the answer.
The formation of pitting during polishing—Is it a material issue or a technique problem? If it’s a technique issue, can it be prevented? To solve this problem, we first need to understand how it occurs. There are three main reasons behind this issue. Let’s take a closer look!
The orange peel effect that occurs during polishing has long been a persistent issue. Is it caused by the raw material, the polishing tools, or the technique? How can we avoid the orange peel effect? Let’s explore this issue in detail.
Many people believe that the faster a CNC tool works, the better. However, what might surprise you is that before these tools are delivered to customers, they undergo a “passivation treatment”! But what exactly is passivation, and why is it necessary?
Tool Edge Passivation is an issue that is often overlooked but is critically important. The importance lies in the fact that passivated tools can significantly increase edge strength, tool life, and cutting stability.
Walking through the streets, you’ll always see well-dressed men and women, with trendy, fashionable outfits—personalized, avant-garde, vintage… As long as your imagination is enough, you can mix and match however you like, and still turn heads. In this era of bold expression, everything is up to you. However, the same cannot be said for the metallographic polishing machine in our lab. Customization is fine, but you can’t mismatch, or you won’t be able to reveal the truth of your sample.
Our Understanding of Diamonds Diamonds, the most precious of the five major gemstones, symbolize purity, loyalty, and eternal brilliance. They are the perfect representation of love, with diamond rings becoming the most important token of marriage. Diamonds also appreciate annually by 5%-10% or even more, making them a beloved luxury item. However, because diamonds are …
During the preparation of metallographic samples, whether they are metals, composite materials, or electronic materials, the use of metallographic sandpaper is usually the first step. The purpose is to remove the damage and deformation layer caused by the cutting process, which is the coarse grinding stage and serves as preparation for subsequent polishing. This step is critical because if not handled properly, it will affect the results of later processes and may even prevent the sample from being properly ground, making it impossible to perform the final metallographic analysis. With this in mind, the editors at Lianneng Metallography have a few suggestions to share, which should help improve your sample preparation work.
