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Method of polishing at least one surface of a silicon-based part

US6428395B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 22, 2000
Grant dateAug 6, 2002
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Expiry dateJun 22, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB24B37/04
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of polishing at least one surface of a silicon-based part made of SiO2, of SiC, of glass, of vitro-ceramic, or of quartz, the method comprising:a) a pre-polishing stage implementing at least one pre-polishing element and an abrasive, to confer a first roughness to said surface;b) a polishing stage implementing at least one polishing element and a liquid containing a polishing abrasive to confer to said surface a second roughness that is smaller than the first roughness;the method comprising:c) a finishing stage by soft abrasion implementing at least one finishing element, in particular a felt, and a soft abrasive, to remove a surface layer of sufficient thickness to improve the flux strength of the part.

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