Selecting the right polishing pad is essential for achieving precise, repeatable surface finishes. Pads vary in nap height, backing type, and material composition, which impacts abrasive support, flatness, and edge retention.
Final polishing: Use high-napped cloths with fine abrasives (alumina or colloidal silica) to eliminate minor defects and achieve mirror finishes.
Choosing the correct pad minimizes artifacts such as edge rounding, relief, and smear, ensuring accurate microstructural analysis.
Backing option: Pads with PSA (adhesive).
ATLANTIS is a woven low-nap final polishing pad with foam backing for enhanced compliance. Ideal for 1-6 µm diamond. Great for critical surface flatness needs.