Integrated Polishing System Symptoms
- Too much compound is visible on the wheel.
- Adding more compound does not improve polishing speed.
Troubleshooting
Too much compound on the wheel
Too much compound on the wheel reduces process control and can slow polishing rather than improve it.
Likely causes
- The wheel was charged repeatedly without cleaning.
- The operator is using compound as if it were a conventional high-load polishing paste.
Checks
- Check whether the wheel is clean, dry and lightly charged.
Recommended fixes
- Clean the wheel.
- Reapply compound with one light touch only.
Prevention
- Start with less compound than feels familiar.
- After two or three reapplications, clean the wheel before adding more compound.