One controlled traversal of the working tool across a defined path or area under stated settings.

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Meaning and boundaries
A pass is not comparable unless direction, spacing, speed, pressure, tool condition, and start and end points are defined.
Why it matters in glass restoration
Pass counting and pattern documentation can improve consistency and reveal where repeated local work creates depth or heat concentration.
Related terms
References
- GlassRenu — How To: Remove Glass-on-Glass Scratch Damage
Publisher’s original source - GlassRenu — Cleaning Abrasives Process Sheet
Publisher’s original source - NASA — Handbook for Recommended Material Removal Processes for Advanced Ceramic Test Specimens and Components
Publisher’s original source - GlassRenu — Graffiti Scratch I Process
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