Pace Technologies, ATL-3010, ATLANTIS 10" Polishing Pad with PSA (Adhesive Backed)Polishing is the most important step in preparing a specimen for microstructural analysis. It is the step which is required to completely eliminate previous damage. Ideally the amount of damage produced during cutting and grinding was minimized through proper blade and abrasive grinding so that polishing can be minimized.ATLANTIS Polishing Pad - is a high napped final polishing pad for most metals. It has a slightly lower nap then the MICROPAD polishing pads.