Metallurgical Sample Preparation Diamond Polishing Products

Diamonds for metallographic grinding and polishing are available into two different crystalline shapes: Polycrystalline and Monocrystalline. Polycrystalline diamonds provide vast numbers of small cutting edges. In the metallographic preparation process these edges result in high material removal, while producing only a shallow scratch depth. Monocrystalline diamonds are more block-shaped and provide few cutting edges. These diamonds give high material removal with a more variable scratch pattern. For high requirements, the Polycrystalline type diamonds are chosen. The Monocrystalline type diamonds are best suited for all-purpose polishing. Diamond polishing products include diamond paste, diamond suspension and two in one products, a mixture of diamond suspension and lubricant.