New Sapphire and Ruby Components and Their Manufacture Using Diamond Abrasives

摘要

The properties of synthetic aluminum oxides (sapphire and ruby) and their applications in watchmaking (watch bearings and watchglasses) and as hard-wearing components such as centering devices for optical fibres and water jet nozzles for material cutting are discussed. Examples are given of the use of diamonds tools for machining such components, including sawing, drilling, grinding and polishing operations.