[meteorite-list] wire saw cost (Benefits of the wire overblade?)

From: Adam Hupe <raremeteorites_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2011 19:15:14 -0800 (PST)
Message-ID: <348346.58589.qm_at_web30705.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

It seems the other half of the equation is being overlooked. Do not forget about
polishing which is even more important than the cut as far as future
preservation and appearance are concerned.

It seems a lot of material being offered these days has no polish at all. Even
worse is that some are coated with lacquer to hide the saw marks. The more the
surface area is reduced through rigorous polishing, the less chance of moisture
being trapped. A saw that leaves grooves, be it a wire or radial type, will
increase loss by as much as 20% if both sides have to be finished afterward. It
does no good to cut at .004 when the media drifts side to side creating
unsightly grooves. Any material preserved during the cut using an ultra-thin
blade or wire may be lost in the polishing process.

Best Regards,

Adam
Received on Thu 10 Mar 2011 10:15:14 PM PST