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  • brianf

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    January 7, 2026 at 1:32 am

    Agreed. In my experience, consistency in SiC grinding rolls matters more than aggressiveness. A controlled grit progression (for example, 240 → 400 → 600/800) with light, even pressure minimizes subsurface damage and makes the transition to polishing much more predictable. Backing quality and fresh abrasive also play a big role in maintaining flatness and scratch uniformity, especially for metallographic samples.

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