2007-04-30 20:53:48 · 3 answers · asked by liuyrr 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
burnishing is basically a finishing process.
it is done by rubbing with a good preassure on the surface to be finished.burnishing can be done on glass, pottery, metals etc.
there is no specific tool or solvents used in the process (i think so).
burnishing can give a very good finish.a very high roughness average of around 0.20 to 0.40 micrometer can be attained.
that is pretty very high.burnishing can be done with machine or hand.
2007-05-01 21:29:02 · answer #1 · answered by aabba9999 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a type of surface finish that's created by 'rubbing' the material and causing all of the microscopic roughness to 'level out'. It differs from 'buffing' in that no cutting agent (polish, etc.) is used. E.G. Burnished bronze, burnished gold, or even burnished leather.
It's very similar to a 'rubbed' finish on wood.
HTH
Doug
2007-04-30 21:24:51 · answer #2 · answered by doug_donaghue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definition:
In colored pencil drawing, burnishing refers to overlaying color with increasing pressure until the tooth of the paper is filled and a smooth surface is attained.
In printmaking, burnishing refers to using a smooth flat object to rub the back of the paper which has been laid over the inked plate, in order to transfer the ink to the paper.
2007-04-30 21:02:51 · answer #3 · answered by Mesab123 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋