The silver wheel in lens finishing is used for which purpose?

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Multiple Choice

The silver wheel in lens finishing is used for which purpose?

Explanation:
Polishing the lens surface is the step that removes the fine scratches and micro-roughness left after grinding, yielding a smooth, optically clear surface. The silver wheel is a polishing wheel used in lens finishing; it often consists of a soft wheel (like felt) with polishing compounds that, when rotated against the lens, gradually erases small surface irregularities to produce a high-gloss, accurate finish. This operation is distinct from cutting (which shapes the lens) or beveling and drilling (which prepare the edges or holes).

Polishing the lens surface is the step that removes the fine scratches and micro-roughness left after grinding, yielding a smooth, optically clear surface. The silver wheel is a polishing wheel used in lens finishing; it often consists of a soft wheel (like felt) with polishing compounds that, when rotated against the lens, gradually erases small surface irregularities to produce a high-gloss, accurate finish. This operation is distinct from cutting (which shapes the lens) or beveling and drilling (which prepare the edges or holes).

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