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Diamond wheels
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Quick and efficient glass processing such as bevelling, edging and shaping can mean the difference between success and failure in todays glass market. To obtain positive results in glass surface finishing the selection of an appropriate diamond wheel is crucial.
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 Diamond wheels are actually abrasive tools coated with diamond powder. As glass is an extremely hard material, diamonds are used for various finishing procedures. But in addition to being very hard, diamonds have another important property: thermal conductivity. With today?s technology, industrial diamonds are produced by a synthetic process. Another key component used in making diamond wheels are the bonds. These are used to hold diamonds grains together. Companies that produce diamond wheels are attempting to create a bond that would release the diamond when it can no longer perform its function. Harder bonds such as metal are used for semi-finishing and softer ones are used for polishing and super-polishing. When selecting the appropriate diamond wheel several factors must be taken in consideration: machine type, roughness requirements, processing speed, tool life requirements, etc. Additional information on diamond wheels is available through selected links.
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Last review: January, 2004 |
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US Glass
This article will attempt to dispel some false information and will specifically focus on resin bonded cup wheels.
Sun-Diamond
Select the right bond system for specific applications.
MMS Online
How to choose the right grinding wheel.
Abrasives and bonds
Main type of abrasive and bonds, their properties, what are used for, etc.
Pacific grinding
Info on different types of bonds.
Abrasives in glass processing
Abrasives used in the grinding and polishing processes.
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