Features of Copper Polishing Lap for Lapidary Gemstones
Copper polishing laps are acceptable when picked among other existing laps such as ceramic and cast-iron laps, quick lap & final lap, tin/lead lap, and BATT lap for a variety of reasons. Copper polishing lap has a number of distinguishing characteristics, including:
- It’s possible to use it for both pre-polishing and final polishing.
- For excellent polishing, high-grade Copper was used in the design.
- To give superb balance and precision, they are completely parallel and level to the surface.
- Can be readily charged with diamond grit or other polishing agents.
- Standard 6″ and 8″ diameters with 1/2″ arbor are available, and may be tailored to the customer’s specifications.
Overview
There are a variety of laps available for pre-polish grits. Bronze, BATT, Ceramic, Zinc, and Copper are among them. All of them are excellent options. For example, while pre-polishing gemstones with a ceramic lap, you’ll learn that finer grits might provide fewer difficult results. Bronze is a wonderful alternative to copper since it is tougher and provides flatter facets on hard gemstones like corundum. Despite this, copper is still a popular lap for pre-polish grits. We’ll look at what copper polishing lap for lapidary gemstones is, how to use it, and what requirements to look for in this article
Product Description
Copper polishing laps are made of pure copper, as the name suggests. These polishing laps are used by gem cutters for pre-polishing and final polishing. Copper polishing laps are regarded excellent for finishing lapidary gemstones to the highest degree due to their hardness. Diamonds, Rubies, Corundum, and Sapphires are examples of hard stones. In summary, using a recharge roller, these polishing laps may be simply charged with diamond powder or other suitable polishing compounds.
Copper polishing laps for lapidary gemstones are ideal for pre-polishing with a 3,000 or 8,000 grit diamond with a 1/2″ hole size. For a pre-polish lap or low-cost cutting, a hand-charged copper lap is suitable.
Common Use
For numerous reasons related to usage, copper polishing lap for lapidary gemstones is chosen. The following are some of the most typical applications for this lap:
- For preliminary smoothing of hard stones, a copper polishing lap with a good coarse polishing compound and buffing may be employed. Buffing is the abrasive technique of removing a little bit of the surface from gemstones. Copper polishing laps for lapidary gemstones are only good for removing tiny scratches remaining after sanding and smoothing, not for producing a dazzling shine.
- For the ultimate polishing of hard stones, copper polishing laps may be used to polish gemstones to a mirror quality. Harder compounds (such as rouge) are used for polishing. A rouge-like compound has no cutting activity; it just brushes the stones, shifting the surface layer around to smooth the small scratches that polishing can’t get rid of.
Specifications
Below are the specs of copper polishing lap featuring lap diameter, hole size, and thickness:
| Copper Polishing Lap for Lapidary Gem Stones | |||
| Material | Lap Diameter | Hole size | Thickness |
| Copper | 6″ and 8″ | 1/2″ | 15-18 mm( Approx.) |
| The specification of polishing wheels for a lapidary gemstone is subject to change | |||
Summary
The process of cutting and polishing gemstones is known as lapidary. Copper is one of the greatest materials for polishing gemstones and is highly recommended for every lapidarist. Pre-polishing and final polishing are simple with this polishing lap.
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