Fundamental Performance of a Gelatin-Based Stone for Fine Polishing

Fundamental Performance of a Gelatin-Based Stone for Fine Polishing

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In this study, we have proposed a gelatin-based stone (gelatin stone) with a new polishing mechanism that can polish a free-form surface.To clarify the possibility of using a gelatin stone as a fine polishing tool, we experimentally examined its fundamental polishing performance.Two types of gelatin stones (jelly and gummy) were prepared.

A convex glass and a 40460400 pure aluminum plate were used as work materials.The main results obtained are as follows.Polishing the convex glass with the jelly-type gelatin stone duke waves and fades improves the surface roughness while maintaining profile accuracy.

The surface roughness of the pure aluminum plate can be improved by polishing with the gummy-type gelatin stone, although the polishing cannot yield a mirror-finished surface.The abrasive grains in the gelatin stones can be recovered by incineration at 600-650°C.