Abstract: The invention concerns a polishing machine comprising at least a base unit (10) in the form of a parallelepiped cell (12), with a first loading and unloading surface (14), a second opposite parallel surface (16) for access to the working zone located in an intermediate section (24), and third and fourth surfaces (18, 20). The loading pallet board (48) and unloading pallet board (56) are respectively borne by a loading arm (50) and an unloading arm (58) operating independently of each other, said pallet boards being both accessible on the first surface (14) side. The mechanism (28, 30) is located in the lower section beneath the cell (12) intermediate section (24), while the automaton is arranged in the top section, the mechanism and the automaton being accessible on the second surface (16) side.

Abstract: The invention relates to improvements in polishing machines incorporating a rotating plate. The upper face of the rotating plate is provided with a groove of circular section, in which is removably retained the base of a collar or screen, which defines on said plate two separate zones for rough-machining and finishing. The invention also relates to the mode of heat-conditioning the plate with the aid of nozzles disposed in the bottom of the tank for spraying a liquid against the lower face of said plate.