M. -L. Mashgiz, 1961. — 70 s. : il. — (The Grinder Library, vol.) 10). In order to help employees of machine-building enterprises to replenish their knowledge in the field of improving metal grinding technology , implement better tools based on best practices, effective methods of work and increase labor productivity The Leningrad branch of Mashgiz publishes the Library of the grinder on the main types of grinding A complete list of issues is given at the end of the brochure. This issue contains basic information on the polishing of metals with elastic circles, abrasive tapes and in rotating drums. The library is designed for grinders, masters and students of technical and craft schools, and will also be useful for mechanical engineers and toolmakers. Polishing Process. Essence and purpose of polishing. Requirements for polishing operation. Main types of mechanical polishing . Polishing with elastic circles. Polishing circles. Polishing materials and pastes . Profiling, balancing and rolling circles. Reinforcement of polishing wheels. Polishing machines with elastic circles. Technological process of polishing. Examples of polishing with elastic circles in various factories. Polishing of precious metals. Polishing with sanding skin and endless abrasive tape. Grinding skin, abrasive tapes and their application. Polishing technology with sanding skin and abrasive tape. Mechanization of polishing processes with grinding skins and abrasive tapes. Polishing in drums. Types of polishing and polishing drums. Operations performed when processing parts in drums. Field of application of polishing in drums. Technological process of polishing in drums. Abrasive materials, non-abrasive fillers and working fluids. Influence of various factors on the process of polishing in drums. Mechanization of polishing process in drums. Vibration polishing in drums. Examples of processing in drums of various metals. Special cases of polishing in drums. Literature