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Diamond Channel Faceting Laps

Diamond Channel Laps are a superior cutting tool that features a unique textured surface. This surface allows for greater contact with the diamond surface, as debris is effortlessly whisked away through the channels. The result is faster, cleaner cutting, making these laps ideal for a variety of general cutting purposes.Crafted from premium metal bonded diamond, these laps boast island type plateaus separated by channel depressions. They come equipped with a standard pre-attached aluminum master lap, ensuring ease of use and maximum efficiency.Unlike regular laps, Diamond Channel Laps feature a textured surface with randomly spaced channels surrounding diamond impregnated "islands." These channel depressions allow cutting debris to be quickly flushed away, resulting in a quick cutting action that is unparalleled in the industry.With a 1/2" standard hole size, these laps are versatile and can be used for a wide range of applications. Whether you are a professional lapidary or a hobbyist, Diamond Channel Laps are an essential tool for achieving precise, high-quality cuts. Experience the difference that Diamond Channel Laps can make in your cutting projects today.

Ripple Faceting and Polishing Laps

The Diamond Ripple Faceting Lap is a highly efficient lap tool that boasts a unique textured surface. This innovative design facilitates a greater contact area between the diamond surface and the lap, as debris is whisked away through the channels. As a result, the lap is able to cut even faster than Channel laps, making it an ideal choice for those who want to remove material quickly.
The Diamond Ripple Faceting Lap comes with a pre-attached aluminum master lap, which is a standard feature. The lap is available in two different grit sizes: 100 and 180. The 100 grit lap cuts like a 40 grit lap, while the 180 grit lap cuts like a 60 grit lap. This means that the lap is capable of removing material at an incredibly fast rate.
As the ripple sections of the lap wear down, fresh diamond continues to be exposed, ensuring that the lap maintains its cutting efficiency over time. The lap features a 1/2" standard hole size, making it compatible with a wide range of faceting machines.
In summary, the Diamond Ripple Faceting Lap is an excellent choice for those who want to remove material quickly and efficiently. Its textured surface and innovative design ensure that it provides a superior cutting performance, while its pre-attached aluminum master lap and standard hole size make it easy to use with a variety of faceting machines.

Diamond Dot Pattern Grinding Flat Lap

Electroplated Diamond Dot  Laps are precision abrasives disc. This product is a thin solid sheet of springy metal, with dots of diamond abrasive electroplated directly to the base sheet.We use 100%  diamonds electroplated onto the surface with nickel. This creates a highly durable, rust free disk for all your grinding needs. The back of the disk has a rubberized Master lap applied to it which allows for easy application to flat laps in 1/2”arbor shaft.

Diamond Standard Faceting Lap

Präzise formen, schleifen und fertigstellen! Diese hochwertigen, langlebigen Diamantbohrer bieten die Härte von Diamant, der über Stahl plattiert ist, um ein gleichmäßiges Schneiden auf einer Vielzahl von Materialien zu ermöglichen. Galvanisierte Diamantbohrer und gesinterte Diamantbohrer werden zum präzisen Bohren und Schlichten sowie zum Schleifen verwendet, wenn das Entfernen von Material kein Problem darstellt. Diamantbohrer erzeugen sauberere Schnitte und eine höhere Politur als Hartmetallbohrer. Berücksichtigen Sie bei der Auswahl eines Diamantbohrers dessen Körnung. Die Körnung des Diamantbohrers bestimmt die Geschwindigkeit und Art der Politur. Diamantbohrer mit feineren Körnungen erzielen eine höhere Politur und Oberfläche, während Diamantbohrer mit gröberen Körnungen für die Entfernung von schwerem Material geeignet sind. Diamantbohrer sind entweder Standard- oder Einwegbohrer. Standard-Diamantbohrer sind wiederverwendbar und sollten vor der Verwendung in einem anderen Verfahren geschärft und sterilisiert werden. Einweg-Diamantbohrer sind für den einmaligen Gebrauch bestimmt und sollten nicht in einem anderen Verfahren wiederverwendet werden.

Key Characteristics and Uses:

  • Diamond Abrasive: All these laps have a diamond abrasive coating, which is one of the hardest known materials, making it ideal for cutting and polishing gemstones.

  • Precise Faceting: Diamond Faceting Laps allow lapidaries to create precise facets with specific angles and dimensions, enhancing the brilliance and fire of gemstones.

  • Water and Lubrication: During the faceting process, water and abrasive slurry are typically used to keep the lap and gemstone cool and to remove debris.

  • Specialized Textures: The unique textures on Ripple Faceting Laps and Dot Laps enable lapidaries to create customized facet patterns and effects on gemstones.

  • Gemstone Compatibility: These laps can be used with a wide range of gemstone materials, including quartz, sapphire, ruby, and many others.

Lapidaries often use a sequence of different faceting laps, starting with a rough cut on a Standard Lap and progressing to more specialized laps for finer facets and finishes. The choice of lap depends on the desired result and the type of gemstone being cut. Each lap contributes to the final appearance and quality of the faceted gemstone, allowing lapidaries to achieve a variety of facet designs and effects.

Performance

CBN (Cubic Boron Nitride) diamond wheels for knife sharpening offer exceptional performance when it comes to sharpening and honing knife blades. Key performance aspects of CBN diamond wheels for knife sharpening:

  1. Efficient Sharpening: CBN wheels are highly efficient at removing metal from the knife blade, making the sharpening process quicker than many other methods. This is especially beneficial when restoring dull or damaged knife edges.

  2. Consistent Results: CBN wheels provide consistent and repeatable sharpening results. They maintain their shape and sharpness over time, ensuring that knives are consistently sharpened to the desired angles and profiles.

  3. Sharpness: CBN wheels are capable of achieving extremely sharp knife edges. Whether you need a fine edge for delicate slicing or a durable edge for heavy-duty cutting, CBN wheels can accommodate various sharpness requirements.

  4. Longevity: CBN wheels have a long service life due to their exceptional hardness. They wear down slowly, reducing the frequency of wheel replacement, which is cost-effective in the long run.

  5. Cool Cutting: CBN wheels operate at cooler temperatures compared to some abrasive sharpening methods. This prevents overheating of the knife blade, which can lead to damage, and ensures that the blade's temper or hardness is preserved.

  6. Versatility: CBN wheels are versatile and can be used to sharpen a wide range of knives, including kitchen knives, hunting knives, pocket knives, and more. They can also handle both straight-edge and serrated blades.

  7. Clean Sharpening: CBN wheels generate fewer dust and particles during sharpening compared to traditional abrasive wheels, resulting in a cleaner and safer working environment.

  8. Reduced Maintenance: Due to their long lifespan and minimal wear, CBN wheels require less dressing and maintenance compared to abrasive sharpening wheels.

  9. Bevel Angle Control: CBN wheels can help maintain consistent bevel angles, ensuring that knives are sharpened to the desired angles for optimal cutting performance.

  10. Fine Edge Maintenance: CBN wheels are suitable for honing and maintaining the sharpness of high-quality knives, ensuring that the edges remain in top condition for a long time.

  11. Professional Results: Whether used by professional chefs, knife sharpening services, or hobbyists, CBN diamond wheels consistently deliver professional-quality sharpening results.

Grit Range

CBN (Cubic Boron Nitride) diamond sharpening wheels come in various grit ranges to accommodate different sharpening needs and applications. The choice of grit size depends on the type of cutting tool or material you are sharpening and the desired level of sharpness or finish.General overview of common CBN sharpening wheel grit ranges:

  1. Coarse Grit (80 to 180):

  2. Coarse-grit CBN wheels are used for rapid material removal and reprofiling of tools.

  3. Suitable for sharpening heavily damaged or dull tools.

  4. Commonly used for shaping and rough sharpening.

  5. Medium Grit (220 to 400):

  6. Medium-grit CBN wheels provide a balance between material removal and sharpening precision.

  7. Ideal for general-purpose sharpening of tools, including turning tools, chisels, and drill bits.

  8. Suitable for restoring the cutting edge on moderately worn tools.

  9. Fine Grit (600 to 1,000):

  10. Fine-grit CBN wheels are used for achieving a sharp cutting edge with a smooth finish.

  11. Suitable for sharpening and honing woodworking tools, lathe tools, and carving tools.

  12. Ideal for maintaining the sharpness of tools without significant material removal.

  13. Extra Fine Grit (1,200 and above):

  14. Extra fine-grit CBN wheels are used for achieving an extremely sharp and polished edge.

  15. Commonly used for honing and polishing fine woodworking tools, knives, and blades.

  16. Ideal for achieving a mirror-like finish on the cutting edge.

Application

CBN (Cubic Boron Nitride) diamond wheels for knife sharpening are specialized tools designed for efficiently sharpening and honing the blades of knives. These wheels offer several advantages that make them ideal for knife sharpening applications:

  1. Precision Sharpening: CBN wheels are known for their ability to produce precise and consistent sharpening results. They can restore a knife's cutting edge to its optimal sharpness with minimal effort.

  2. Efficient Material Removal: CBN wheels efficiently remove metal from the knife blade, ensuring a quick and efficient sharpening process. This is particularly useful for restoring dull or damaged blades.

  3. Longevity: CBN wheels have a long service life due to their exceptional hardness. They maintain their cutting ability over time, reducing the need for frequent wheel replacement.

  4. Cool Cutting: Unlike some abrasive sharpening methods that generate heat, CBN wheels operate at cooler temperatures. This minimizes the risk of overheating the blade and damaging its temper or hardness.

  5. Versatility: CBN wheels can be used to sharpen a wide range of knife types, including kitchen knives, hunting knives, pocket knives, and more. They are suitable for both straight-edge and serrated blades.

  6. Fine Edge Maintenance: CBN wheels can achieve very fine and sharp edges, making them suitable for honing and maintaining the sharpness of high-quality knives used by professional chefs and enthusiasts.

  7. Clean Sharpening: Using CBN wheels generates fewer dust and particles compared to some traditional sharpening methods, contributing to a cleaner and safer working environment.

  8. Reduced Maintenance: Due to their long lifespan and minimal wear, CBN wheels require less maintenance and dressing compared to traditional abrasive sharpening wheels.

  9. Consistent Bevel Angles: CBN wheels can help maintain consistent bevel angles, ensuring that knives are sharpened to the desired angles and profiles.

  10. Knife sharpening with CBN diamond wheels is commonly used in various settings, including:

  11. Professional Kitchens: Chefs and culinary professionals rely on CBN wheels to keep their kitchen knives sharp and ready for precise cutting and slicing tasks.

  12. Hobbyists and Home Cooks: Home cooks and enthusiasts use CBN sharpening wheels to maintain their knife collections and ensure safe and efficient food preparation.

  13. Knife Sharpening Services: Professional knife sharpening services and shops use CBN wheels to offer high-quality sharpening services to customers.

  14. Outdoor Enthusiasts: Hunters, campers, and outdoor enthusiasts use CBN sharpening wheels to maintain the edges of hunting knives, camping tools, and pocket knives.

Diamension

CBN (Cubic Boron Nitride) diamond sharpening wheels are available in various diameters to suit different sharpening machines and applications. The choice of wheel diameter depends on the size and type of cutting tools you plan to sharpen.List of common CBN diamond sharpening wheel diameters:

  1. 6-inch CBN Sharpening Wheel: This size is commonly used in small benchtop sharpening machines and is suitable for sharpening a variety of tools, including chisels, plane blades, and small turning tools.

  2. 8-inch CBN Sharpening Wheel: An 8-inch wheel offers a larger sharpening surface than the 6-inch version. It is popular for general-purpose sharpening tasks and can handle a wider range of tool sizes.

  3. 10-inch CBN Sharpening Wheel: Larger 10-inch wheels provide more surface area for sharpening larger tools and blades. They are suitable for professional workshops and industrial applications.

  4. 12-inch CBN Sharpening Wheel: 12-inch wheels are larger and well-suited for industrial sharpening tasks, including the sharpening of industrial cutting tools, milling cutters, and saw blades.

  5. 14-inch CBN Sharpening Wheel: These larger wheels are used in heavy-duty industrial settings for sharpening large cutting tools and blades used in metalworking and woodworking.

  6. 16-inch CBN Sharpening Wheel: The 16-inch wheel offers a substantial sharpening surface and is typically found in large industrial sharpening equipment used for high-volume sharpening.

  7. Custom Sizes: In addition to the standard sizes mentioned above, manufacturers may offer custom-sized CBN sharpening wheels to meet specific requirements or fit unique sharpening setups.

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FAQ

Q: How do you use a diamond pad?

A diamond hand pad is a handheld abrasive tool with a flexible surface coated with diamond particles. It is used for grinding, smoothing, and polishing various materials, including stone, concrete, glass, and metal.

Q: How do I choose the right grit size for my project?

Select the grit size based on the initial condition of your workpiece and the desired level of surface finish. Coarse grits are suitable for rough grinding, while finer grits are used for smoothing and polishing.

Q: What safety precautions should I take when using diamond hand pads?

Wear safety goggles, a dust mask, and gloves to protect yourself from dust and debris. Additionally, work in a well-ventilated area or wear a respirator if working with fine dust particles.

Q: How do I maintain and clean my diamond hand pad?

After use, rinse the diamond hand pad with clean water to remove debris and residues. Gently pat it dry or allow it to air dry. Proper maintenance can prolong the pad's lifespan.

Q: What are some common applications for diamond hand pads?

Wear safety goggles, a dust mask, and gloves to protect yourself from dust and debris. Additionally, work in a well-ventilated area or wear a respirator if working with fine dust particles.

Q: What are the common grit sizes for diamond hand pads?

Diamond hand pads come in a range of grit sizes, from coarse (e.g., 50 grit) to fine (e.g., 3000 grit). The choice of grit depends on the specific task, with coarser grits used for material removal and finer grits for polishing.

Q: Do I need to use water or lubricant with a diamond hand pad?

Yes, using water or a specific lubricant is often necessary. It helps keep the surface cool, prevents overheating, and improves the effectiveness of the diamond particles in grinding and polishing. Some materials require dry grinding, so it's essential to check the manufacturer's recommendations.

Q: Can I use a diamond hand pad for dry grinding and wet grinding?

The suitability of a diamond hand pad for dry or wet grinding depends on the material and the pad itself. Some diamond hand pads are designed for wet use, while others are suitable for dry grinding. Check the manufacturer's specifications for guidance.

Q: Can diamond hand pads be used on curved or irregular surfaces?

Yes, diamond hand pads are versatile and can be used on flat, curved, or irregular surfaces. Their flexibility allows for contouring and shaping of various workpieces.

Q: Can I achieve a high-polish finish with a diamond hand pad?

Yes, with the right technique and progression through finer grits, you can achieve a high-polish finish on various materials using diamond hand pads. The finest grits are typically used for the polishing stage.

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