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Bruting in Contrast to Polishing (16.14)
Bruting in Contrast to Polishing (16.14) The term bruting is an accurate term, as it literally means forcing the diamond material away regardless of grain direction. In polishing a diamond,...
Bruting in Contrast to Polishing (16.14)
Bruting in Contrast to Polishing (16.14) The term bruting is an accurate term, as it literally means forcing the diamond material away regardless of grain direction. In polishing a diamond,...
Laser Usage in Diamond Cutting (16.12)
Laser Usage in Diamond Cutting (16.12) Laser technology was first used in the early 1970s with the process of drilling into dark inclusions so this very narrow tunnel would have...
Laser Usage in Diamond Cutting (16.12)
Laser Usage in Diamond Cutting (16.12) Laser technology was first used in the early 1970s with the process of drilling into dark inclusions so this very narrow tunnel would have...
The First Polishing Process (16.08)
It is believed that the first diamond polishing (grinding) process took place in India in the 17th century, using a large wheel (or scaife) powered by four men.
The First Polishing Process (16.08)
It is believed that the first diamond polishing (grinding) process took place in India in the 17th century, using a large wheel (or scaife) powered by four men.
Diamond Cutting Dops (16.11)
The diamond is clamped into place, or sometimes bound by molten and cooled lead, in a special holder, commonly called a dop.
Diamond Cutting Dops (16.11)
The diamond is clamped into place, or sometimes bound by molten and cooled lead, in a special holder, commonly called a dop.
Beginning a Facet (16.10)
Once the cutter has found that the facet is cutting (commonly termed “running well”), the stone is then placed into the sharper cutting ring to polish it close to the...
Beginning a Facet (16.10)
Once the cutter has found that the facet is cutting (commonly termed “running well”), the stone is then placed into the sharper cutting ring to polish it close to the...
The Diamond Cutting Wheel (16.09)
The fast rotating (2500-5000 rpm), steel or cast-iron traditional diamond cutting wheel, commonly referred to as a scaif, is pre-scoured, with a grooved finish over the entire surface to hold...
The Diamond Cutting Wheel (16.09)
The fast rotating (2500-5000 rpm), steel or cast-iron traditional diamond cutting wheel, commonly referred to as a scaif, is pre-scoured, with a grooved finish over the entire surface to hold...