In the production process of bathroom artificial stone cabinets, the grinding process is like a magical craftsman behind the scenes. Although it is not eye-catching, it plays a vital role in the final quality of the product. It is by no means a simple surface treatment, but a complex and delicate process related to the texture, glossiness, anti-fouling and durability of the cabinet.
After the preliminary processes such as cutting, bonding, milling and carving, the surface of the bathroom artificial stone cabinet will inevitably leave various processing marks. The cuts during cutting may be rough and uneven, there will be slight gaps or excess adhesive residues at the bonding, and the edges of the carved patterns may not be smooth enough. If these defects are not handled, they will not only affect the beauty of the cabinet, but also become a hiding place for dirt in daily use. The first task of the grinding process is to wipe off these marks one by one to create a flat initial surface for the artificial stone cabinet.
Grinding follows a scientific and rigorous sequence. First, use coarse sandpaper for preliminary grinding. Coarse sandpaper has larger particles and can quickly remove more obvious bumps, excess materials and deeper scratches on the surface. This step is like a construction worker using a large shovel to level the land, laying the foundation for more detailed work later. With the continuous grinding of coarse sandpaper, the large flaws on the surface of the cabinet basin gradually disappear, but at this time there will still be some shallow marks left by the coarse sandpaper. Next, use sandpaper with gradually finer particles to grind in sequence. Each time you change to a finer sandpaper, it is a further repair and refinement of the grinding marks in the previous step. This process is like a painter rendering layer by layer on a canvas, gradually making the picture more delicate. With the continuous replacement of sandpaper, the roughness of the cabinet basin surface continues to decrease, and the smoothness gradually increases, until when you touch it with your hand, you can feel the delicate texture, and there are almost no bumps.
When the sandpaper grinding is completed, it enters the polishing stage. Polishing is the finishing touch of the grinding process, which can give the artificial stone cabinet basin a bright and beautiful luster that makes people shine. At this stage, professional polishing equipment and polishing agents are needed. The polishing equipment evenly applies the polishing agent to the surface of the cabinet basin through a high-speed rotating polishing wheel. The tiny particles in the polishing agent interact with the artificial stone material on the surface of the cabinet basin at a microscopic level under the pressure and friction of the polishing wheel. They can fill the extremely fine pores and flaws on the surface of the stone, and at the same time rearrange the molecular structure of the stone surface through physical friction, thereby producing a mirror-like reflection effect, giving the cabinet basin a charming luster.
The control of strength and direction during the polishing process is crucial. If the strength is uneven, some parts of the cabinet basin surface will be over-polished and others will be under-polished. Over-polished areas may make the stone thinner and affect the structural strength of the cabinet basin. At the same time, excessive friction may generate high temperatures, causing the stone to discolor and deform. On the contrary, under-polished areas will leave processing marks, affecting the appearance. The consistency of the polishing direction cannot be ignored. If the polishing direction is changed at will, messy polishing lines will be left on the surface of the cabinet basin, destroying the overall texture and gloss. Therefore, when polishing, professional technicians will always maintain a stable and uniform force with rich experience and superb skills, and polish in the same direction to ensure that every place can be properly treated.
The polishing process not only improves the appearance quality of the bathroom artificial stone cabinet basin, but also has a positive impact on its functionality. The smooth and delicate surface makes the cabinet basin easier to clean in daily use. Stains such as water stains and soap stains are not easy to adhere to the surface and can be easily removed by wiping gently with a damp cloth. Moreover, good polishing technology can also enhance the anti-fouling performance of the cabinet basin. The flat and polished surface reduces the hiding places for dirt and bacteria, and reduces the probability of stone discoloration and corrosion caused by stain accumulation, thereby extending the service life of the cabinet basin.
From a piece of artificial stone slab that has been processed in the early stage to a bathroom cabinet basin with superior texture, bright luster, practical and beautiful appearance, the polishing process runs through the whole process and plays an indispensable role. It is a key link in improving the quality of bathroom artificial stone cabinet basins, and it is also an important factor that consumers should not ignore when purchasing. Only a carefully polished artificial stone cabinet basin can meet the needs of daily use while adding a unique charm and texture to the bathroom space.