Kolekcja: Cabbing Machine

Professional cabbing machines for grinding, shaping, and polishing gemstones and cabochons. Multi-wheel configurations allow a complete workflow from rough shaping through final polish in a single machine setup. Compatible with standard 6" and 8" diamond grinding wheels, expandable drum sanding belts, and polishing pads. Suitable for agate, jasper, turquoise, quartz, obsidian, and most lapidary stone materials. Always use with water cooling.

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Compatible Applications

• Lapidary cabochon grinding and polishing — agate, jasper, quartz, turquoise, obsidian
• Gemstone shaping for jewelry settings
• Decorative stone finishing for collectors and artists
• Complete shaping-to-polish workflow in a single machine
• Compatible with 6" and 8" diamond grinding wheels and polishing pads

Related Tools

• Diamond Resin Soft Grinding Wheels — Flexible wheels for cabochon dome shaping on cabbing machines
• Diamond Flat Hard Wheels — Rigid flat wheels for flat surface grinding stages
• Expandable Drum Wheels — Rubber drums for sanding belt stages on cabbing machines
• Diamond Smoothing Pads — Resin pre-polish pads for fine pre-polish stages
• Felt Polishing Pads — Final polish pads with diamond compound
• Lapidary Machines & Equipment — Full range of lapidary machines

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: What is a cabbing machine used for?
  A: A cabbing machine (cabochon machine) is a multi-wheel lapidary unit designed for grinding, shaping, and polishing gemstones into cabochons — smooth, domed gem forms used in jewelry and decorative work. The machine typically has multiple wheels or drums at different grit stages, allowing a complete workflow from rough stone to mirror-polished cabochon in a single setup.
• Q: What stones can I cab with a lapidary cabbing machine?
  A: Cabbing machines work with most lapidary stones including agate, jasper, turquoise, obsidian, quartz, petrified wood, malachite, and labradorite. Harder gem materials (sapphire, ruby, topaz — Mohs 8–9) require diamond wheels rated for hard materials and slower grinding speeds.
• Q: What wheel sizes do cabbing machines use?
  A: Most standard cabbing machines use 6" or 8" diameter wheels and drums. Always verify your machine's wheel size specification before ordering replacement wheels, sanding belts, or polishing pads.
• Q: Do cabbing machines require water cooling?
  A: Yes — always use water cooling when operating a cabbing machine. Water prevents heat buildup that can crack heat-sensitive stones (opal, turquoise), extends wheel and belt life, and produces cleaner, chip-free grinding results.
• Q: What is the difference between a cabbing machine and a faceting machine?
  A: A cabbing machine is designed for shaping smooth, curved cabochon forms — no precise angle control is required. A faceting machine is designed for cutting flat, angled facets at precise angles and azimuths to produce brilliant-cut faceted gemstones. Cabbing machines are generally easier to learn and suited for opaque to translucent stones; faceting machines are used for transparent gem materials.