CMG1827
Diamond polishing wheel is a precision tool used to grind, hone, and polish hard materials like stone, glass, ceramics, and metals to a high-gloss finish. These wheels are embedded with diamond abrasives in various grits and bonds to achieve different levels of refinement.
Key Features & Uses
✔ High-Shine Finishing: For granite, marble, quartz, glass, and engineered stone.
✔ Progressive Grit Levels:
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Coarse (50-200 grit) – Removing scratches, shaping.
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Medium (200-800 grit) – Smoothing surfaces.
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Fine (800-3,000+ grit) – Mirror-like polishing.
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Resin Bond – Most common, flexible for fine polishing.
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Metal Bond – Durable, for aggressive grinding before polishing.
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Hybrid Bond – Combines durability with smoothness.
Types of Diamond Polishing Wheels
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Rigid Polishing Pads – For flat surfaces (granite slabs, countertops).
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Flexible Backing Pads – Conforms to curves (sink holes, edges).
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Electroplated Diamond Wheels – Thin coating for precision work (gemstones, glass).
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Velcro-Backed Discs – Easy to replace, used with rotary tools.
Best Applications
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Stone Fabrication: Polishing countertop edges, sink cutouts.
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Glass & Ceramics: Beveling, lens polishing.
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Metals & Composites: Deburring, finishing aerospace parts.
Choosing the Right Polishing Wheel
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For Granite/Marble: Start with metal-bond (50-400 grit), finish with resin-bond (800-3,000 grit).
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For Glass/Ceramics: Use electroplated or resin-bond fine grits (1,500+).
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For Metals: Diamond-impregnated felt wheels for mirror finishes.
Polishing Process (Step-by-Step)
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Grind First – Use a coarse diamond wheel (50-200 grit) to remove imperfections.
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Hone – Progressively smoother grits (200-800) to eliminate scratches.
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Polish – Fine grits (1,500-3,000+) with water or polishing compound for shine.
Pro Tips
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Use Water Cooling – Prevents overheating and extends wheel life (for stone/glass).
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Match RPM to Wheel Type – High speed for coarse grit, slower for fine polishing.
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Clean Between Grits – Avoid cross-contamination of abrasive particles.