[ATM] Polishing with WAO?

[B. Bainbridge]

Thanks much.
What do you mean by "embed the polishing compound immediately"?

On Sat, 16 Dec 2006, Mel Bartels wrote:

>> How do you manage this? Any hi-tech secrets? Steroids?
>
>
> 1. Cut polishing time in half by using pro grade finishing grit (MicroGrit 9
> micron is fine) with a light touch for the final 1/3 wets
>
> 2. Microfacet, microfacet, microfacet
>
> 3. Embed the polishing compound in the pitch immediately
>
> 4. Use heaviest pressure possible with very slow strokes: it's the
> pressure+water+polishing compound that controls polishing rate with slower
> speeds resulting in more polish compound interaction that speeds polishing;
> mirror and pitch should feel warm to the touch after a polishing session
>
> 5. Avoid any testing: it destroys the goal of polishing and psychologically
> guarantees a doubling of time to finish
>
> 6. Keep in mind that glass can be polished in minutes, albeit not the final
> quality we want in our reflective optics.  As polishing proceeds, gradually
> switch from a 'complete the polish' role to 'optical surface for figuring'
> role.  For the majority of polishing, concentrate on... polishing!
>
> Mel Bartels
>
>
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