Comprehensive Scope of Application for Resin-Bond Diamond Fickert Abrasives
I. Applicable Stone Types
1. Natural Granite (Primary Application)
Various medium-hard granites such as White Hemp, Grey Hemp, Red Granite, Indian Black, Brazilian Grey, and Black Galaxy; paired with a hard resin formula, it delivers fine polishing and high mirror-like gloss without burning or blackening the slab.
2. Engineered Quartz / Engineered Terrazzo
Quartz aggregates have high hardness; the flexible resin matrix refines coarse grinding marks and consistently produces a uniform high gloss; specialized for the finishing of quartz countertops and exterior wall panels.
3. Modified Soft Formula for Soft Stone
Standard marble, travertine, limestone, and translucent onyx; the specialized soft, elastic resin provides gentle cushioning, preventing edge chipping and deep scratches-essential for finishing high-end luxury stones.
4. Ceramic Tiles / Large-Format Ceramic Slabs (Specialized L170 Extended Version)
For automatic polishing lines processing through-body tiles, polished tiles, and glazed tiles; smooths the glaze and enhances surface brightness.
❌ Prohibited Applications
- Rough leveling/initial grinding of raw blocks with extreme surface irregularities or deep saw marks (insufficient cutting force, leading to doubled wear rates);
- Initial coarse grinding of ultra-hard pure quartzite (metal-bond Fickerts are preferred);
- Dry grinding (without cooling water) on any type of stone.
II. Compatible Materials
- Standard 20/30mm granite and engineered stone slabs, and panels for exterior dry-hanging installations;
- Semi-finished and finished stone slabs for countertops, stair treads, and vanity tops;
- Restored stone (featuring epoxy repairs or resin-filled areas);
- Large-format ceramic slabs and thin decorative stone panels;
- Mass-produced standard-sized slabs and finished polished slabs for export.
❌ Incompatible Materials
Thick raw blocks, uncalibrated slabs with significant surface irregularities, and rough-machined parts with complex curved surfaces.
III. Compatible Processing Stages
Medium polishing, fine polishing, and mirror finishing only; not suitable for initial coarse grinding
Final polishing stages for automated granite/engineered stone lines, used after metal or magnesite abrasive heads:
- #120–#600 Medium Polishing: Removes deep marks left by coarse grinding and unifies surface texture;
- #800–#3000 Fine Polishing: Gradually enhances stone gloss and minimizes fine scratches;
- Buffing Block: Ultra-bright mirror finish; achieves gloss levels of 90–100° on premium stone.
Complete Standard Polishing Process
- Metal Bond Diamond Fickert Abrasive (#30–#320: coarse grinding/leveling) →
- Magnesite Fickert Abrasive (#120–#400: transition) →
- Resin Bond Diamond Fickert Abrasive (#600–#3000/Buff: mirror-finish polishing) -
IV. Compatible Processing Equipment
- Fully automatic granite continuous polishing lines (mainstream L140 specification);
- Compatible with Keda, Breton, Simec, and Intermac 12/16/20-head polishing lines; universal fit for standard L140 clip-on bases;
- Heavy-duty automatic bridge-type slab grinding machines and multi-head calibrating/polishing equipment;
- Extended L170 models fit European heavy-duty high-speed stone/tile polishing lines; L130 models fit compact 8-head production lines;
- Fully automatic ceramic tile polishing lines (specialized ceramic resin abrasives).
❌ Incompatible Equipment
Marble T105 "Frankfurt" style heads, handheld grinders, and floor renovation machines.
V. Target Factories and Purchasing Clients
- Large-scale granite and quartz production factories (8-hour shift or 24-hour continuous lines);
- Factories processing high-end stone countertops and decorative slabs for export;
- Specialized manufacturers of engineered quartz and terrazzo;
- Deep-processing factories for ceramic tiles and large-format ceramic slabs;
- Global importers, wholesalers, and distributors of stone consumables (stocking complete sets of metal/magnesite abrasives);
- Factories specializing in the finishing of high-end translucent jade-like stone and light-colored stone.
(Cheefung company has developed resin-bond diamond Fickert abrasives blocks specifically for polishing quartz stones)
VI. Compatible Production Conditions
- Finishing and gloss-enhancing stages following coarse grinding and leveling;
- High-end orders requiring superior surface smoothness and mirror-like gloss;
- Production lines with limited cooling water supply (unable to handle high-volume water spraying);
- 24-hour continuous mass production requiring consistent polishing results and minimal rework;
- Mixed production of various stone patterns/types (one set of consumables compatible with multiple slab varieties).
❌ Unsuitable Operating Conditions
Dry grinding due to lack of water; heavy-duty roughing of raw blocks only; long-term, heavy-load rough processing of a single type of ultra-hard stone.