A controlled preparation or maintenance action intended to restore a polishing pad's usable surface texture, fiber exposure, cleanliness, or slurry distribution.
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Meaning and boundaries
Conditioning is not unrestricted roughening; an aggressive or contaminated tool can damage the pad, shed particles, or create new scratches.
Why it matters in glass restoration
Consistent conditioning helps stabilize polishing performance and prevents dried compound or matted fibers from becoming an uncontrolled variable.
Related terms
References
- GlassRenu — Before You Begin
Publisher’s original source - GlassRenu — How To: Remove Glass-on-Glass Scratch Damage
Publisher’s original source - NASA — Handbook for Recommended Material Removal Processes for Advanced Ceramic Test Specimens and Components
Publisher’s original source - Electronic Code of Federal Regulations / OSHA — 29 CFR 1910.243 — Guarding of Portable Powered Tools
Publisher’s original source