Example: Due to a gap between resin and sample the edge
is rounded, Mag. 500 X.
Using a polishing surface with high resilience will result in material
removal from both the sample surface and around the sides. The effect
of this is edge rounding. With mounted specimens this effects can be
seen, if the wear rate of the resin is higher than that of the sample
material.
Reference: Metalog Guide, page 72-73,
Struers A/S, 2610 Rodovre, Dennmark.
Note: Image and text by courtesy of Struers A/S company.