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Are Your Diamonds Open for Business concrete polishing ?

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When polishing concrete using resin- or metal-bonded diamond abrasives, how do you know that the diamonds under your machine are functioning effectively? Diamonds are expensive consumables that impact the concrete by removal and flattening during the grind and hone stages or by refining the clarity and shine during the polish. Your polished floor depends on the diamonds doing their job. Visual inspection Many contractors simply order whatever diamonds are on sale. They open the box at the job site, place the diamonds onto the plates and start the grinder. What could be wrong with that? I suggest a visual inspection before you grind to determine if your diamonds are open and ready to cut. If your diamonds are open, you will see shiny sparkles and light refraction, or “bling.” If your diamonds are covered by the resin that holds them in place, a common issue with diamonds fresh from the manufacturer, you will see a smooth, closed surface. Open up the diamonds prior to use