1st Stage Coarse Cutting Compounds

Cutting Compounds Cutting Compounds – Each compound is rated out of 10 for cut (10 being most stock removal ) and gloss (10 being the brightest mirror finish.) Apollo – Tripoli Brown colour 7 Cut and 7 brightness Aluminium, brass, copper, bronze, gold, silver, plastics (especially good on brass) Abracut – Grey colour – 9 Cut 3 Brightness Mild steel, stainless steel, titanium, cobalt chrome, iron 2468 – Brown Very dry – good particularly on aluminium good cut and colour with a clean finish. suitable on all non-ferrous metals. Menzerna 450g super cut – Grey 7 Cut and 2 brightness All metals including aluminium stainless steel and brass. Very clean compound to use. Senior 4040 – Grey 9 Cut 2 Brightness Greasier to use with high cutting power for all ferrous steels 3050– grey Leaves a matt finish on all steel and stainless steel Titan Good surface levelling qualities on mild steel prior to nickel or chrome plating. Applications Apollo, 2468, Menzerna 450g super cut – brass, aluminium, copper, brass, precious metals – jewellery, gold and silversmiths, aluminium extrusions, pressings, cast items, fabricating, restorations, Abracut, Menzerna 450g super cut, Senoir 4040, 3050, Titan – steel, stainless steel mild steel, titanium, superalloys, chromes, FOR: deburring, implants, pre chrome plating, brushed finishes, industrial equipment, fabricated sheet and bar, surgical implants, car components, aerospace, turbines, exhausts. For Jewellers A Jeweller’s Guide to Choosing & Using Polishing Compound Generally Apollo is the best choice for Gold and Silver, economical and very effective it cuts well leaving a bright finish ready for polishing. Traditionally you would use Rouge next but Menzerna P175 or M5 is a great alternative for a cleaner bar to use and a premium finish. Menzerna 456G is extremely popular and is a good option for all jewellery metals. The cut is excellent and the finish is very fine ready for a final buff with Menzerna P175 or M5. For best results prepare precious metal to around an 800g finish with wet & dry paper or Micro-Mesh to remove file marks. If scratches can still be seen after polishing, go back a step and ensure the sanding stage leaves no scratches.   Check out the blog and video guide… http://moleroda.com/new/2018/polishing-copper/