Yamato Cherry Oil Stone is a specialized abrasive stone used for sharpening and finishing cutting tools, blades, end mills, drills, and mechanical parts requiring high precision and sharpness. Manufactured by Yamato (Japan), the Cherry product series is renowned for consistent quality and effective grinding performance with the aid of honing oil.
Technical Specifications:
- Composition: Made from synthetic abrasive grains such as Silicon Carbide (SiC) or Aluminum Oxide (Al₂O₃), bonded with vitrified or resinoid bonds. Carefully selected for hardness, sharpness, and edge retention.
- Grit Size: Available in various grades from coarse to fine and super fine, denoted by grit numbers (e.g., #120, #400, #800, #1000, #3000, etc.).
- Shape and Dimensions: Rectangular bars are most common, with triangle and small round shapes available for specialized parts.
- Color: Varies by abrasive and bond type (e.g., dark gray for Silicon Carbide, white/brown for Aluminum Oxide).
Key Features
- Japanese Quality: High manufacturing precision, durability, and stable grinding performance.
- Superior Sharpening: Evenly distributed abrasive structure removes material efficiently and creates sharp edges.
- Used with Honing Oil: Requires honing or mineral oil to reduce friction, flush away metal chips, and produce a finer finish.
- Wide Range of Grit Sizes: Covers all stages from repairing damaged edges to ultra-fine finishing.
- High Durability: Dense structure resists wear and deformation.
