Machining steps for polishing Toolox steel

1. Fine grinding with a coarse grindstone
2. Fine grinding as in 1, but with finer grain
3. Coarse polishing with diamond paste; Grain size 45 μ
4. Coarse polishing with diamond paste; Grain size 15 μ
5. Coarse polishing with diamond paste; Grain size 7 μ
6. Polishing with diamond paste (7μ) on a fiber or plastic element until all remaining unevenness from previous steps have been removed.
7. Polishing with diamond paste (3μ) as in step 6.
8. Polishing with 3μ diamond paste on a piece of felt until all existing nuances are removed from past steps.
9. Polishing with 3μ diamond paste and cotton wool.