A Scaife Plate, specifically a “Normal Scaife” in the diamond industry, is a high-precision, rotating polishing wheel engineered for the meticulous faceting and finishing of diamonds. It is an indispensable tool in diamond cutting and polishing operations, ensuring the optimal brilliance and symmetry of gemstones.
Key Professional Attributes:
- Precision Polishing Tool: Designed to achieve exacting facet angles and superior surface finishes on diamonds, crucial for maximizing brilliance and value.
- Material Science & Engineering: Constructed typically from hardened steel or specialized alloys (e.g., EN31, D2), and meticulously balanced and surface-ground/lapped for stability and uniform abrasive action.
- Abrasive Integration: Utilizes precisely applied diamond powder, often suspended in oil, as the abrasive medium, which is embedded into the scaife’s surface to facilitate efficient material removal and polishing.
- Industrial Application: A core component in diamond polishing mills and tang setups, enabling controlled and symmetrical shaping of diamond facets during the various stages of cutting and polishing, from rough blocking to final finish.
- Quality & Performance Critical: Its design and manufacturing ensure high wear resistance, consistent performance, and the ability to produce exceptional optical properties in finished diamonds.
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