Integrated Polishing System Symptoms
- The operator presses harder but scratches or dullness remain.
- Heat increases while cutting efficiency does not improve.
Troubleshooting
Increasing pressure does not improve the result
On large surfaces, extra hand pressure may increase heat without enough cutting efficiency.
Likely causes
- Hand force is spread over a larger area.
- Extra pressure increases heat but does not sufficiently increase local shear.
- Compound/wheel route is not aggressive enough for the contact area.
Checks
- Check contact area and wheel cleanliness.
- Check whether the current first-stage compound is too fine.
Recommended fixes
- Adjust compound/wheel aggressiveness and process control rather than only pressing harder.
- Use short passes with inspection and manage heat.
Prevention
- Estimate contact area before choosing the first-stage route.
- Inspect after short passes and avoid indefinite pressure increase.