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Production Techniques & Facilities

Monuments

Automatic Contour Machine: This machine is responsible for defining the shape of the monument from the granite slab. This type of machine generally has two specifications. They can work in either a vertical mode as shown here for simple profiles, or horizontally for the more complex shapes to be produced.

Automatic Contour Polisher (1): The automatic contour polishing machinery takes the freshly rough profiled granite monument and applies a deep and durable polish to the surface of the monument. The polish is not a physical additive. It is produced by the abrasive action of varying grades of polishing "bricks" with the friction causing extreme heat on the surface of the granite. Therefore, the only way the polish can be removed is by refacing the stone.

Automatic Contour Polisher (2): Here, in the close up image of the automatic contour polisher, we can see the machine polishing a monument made from the granite type "TJI Red". This granite type is very popular in the United States.

Final Polishing Process: Here, a completed monument that has been shaped and polished, receives a final mirror polish prior to being visually inspected and packed for despatch. This monument was destined for the U.S.A.

This is an excellent view showing our comprehensive handling systems for the monumental department.

Next Section: Finished Monuments