Lapmaster Diamond Lapping/Polishing Systems Custom Solutions From Lapmaster Internationaleal eer iene ‘The Lapping Process Lapping produces components that are flatter and smoother than any other machining process. In fact, Lapmaster Intornational Lapping/Palishing equipment routinely produces surfaces having: * Flainess ta less than ‘one light band (00001167. + nishas of lass than 1 Ra. » Size contralto .000T". + Parallelism within 00008" New Materials, New Technology ‘Advancements in material technology have produced a new generation of high- performance components. Materials such 8 coramic, ferrite, tungsten carbide and sapphire are being used in the automotive, electronic and optical industries. While the materials change, the need for precision does not, Optically fat surfaces and miero-inch finishes are stl require. ‘But what do you do whon these “hard materials” have a rating of over 60 on the Rockwell “C" scale and they cannot be processed using standard abrasives? You turn to diamond abrasives. Diamond Technology Diamond is the hardest material on earth, Withit's 7000 rating on the Knoop hardness scale itis nearly three times as hard as silicon carbide or aluminum oxide, two of the ‘most commonly used abrasives, While giamond abrasive lapping and polishing is an easy answer for hard material processing, making itwork while keoping it cost effective requires expertise. CY \y Lapmaster Lapping/Polishing Equipment The Lapmaster Dismond Lapping/Poishing cequipmentis based on our highly succassful planatary lapping configuration. The systems. ‘are available as bonchtop units with lap plates of 12,15 and 20 inches and as floor standing units with lap plates of 2,36 and inches. Specialized equipments needed. Lap plates of various compositions, specially solacted to suittho application and to make the best use of the octohedral- shaped diamond grains. Higher torque motors onthe equipment counteract he frtion caused by the diamond sry, And diamond sry sprayers and stirers conta slurry wsago, provant waste and optimize esis Bs ‘Stondord Features Corrosion sistant pony nan 316 grade sinless eel component Electronic Aigtl process tine. Hear fury moeearne deve system with elcronic Yaviable peed dive and Sigtltechoneter. Heooy or arinam casing or tebe une conection Aepending pon mode Don't imit diamond processing to just hard ‘materials. Diamand should also be consid- tered for use on “softer” materials such as conventional engineering metals, silicon waters, lasor rods and othor oxoties when stack removal and excellent surface finish charactoristics are needed. Lapmaster Diamond Lapping/Polishing Systems Lapmastar machinas have been producing excallont results in industry for ‘over 45 years. Our full range of lapping! polishing equipment continues to set the standard for flatness size control, parallelism and surface finish, Using our ‘Accessories and Options cooling capabilities and chill unit stating on 20° Four wor stations svalable on 2836" and 48° models, Pneumatic lit pressure plates with OSHA, ‘onto starting on 20" model. Fatness gauges for ‘measuring plate Names. Systems over 4" and customized tooling ae lo available, experience, we have naw developed a new line of precision lapping/poishing ‘machines spocifically designed for use with diamond abrasives. the Lapmaster Diamond LappingyPalishing System.iamond Slurry Dispensing Unit Rosearch performed in our Application Laboratary wil determine the exact ‘amaunt and size of diamond abrasive to be applied tothe plate to consistently meet your specifications. In production tenvironmants, we me is part of the cost equation, abrasives are sprayed onto the plate so absolute control is maintained and waste is held to a minimum, The diamond slurry dispensing unit of the Lapmaster Diamond Lapping/Polishing ‘System provides this control. The unit Fs-out exact amounts of diamond slurry and diamond lubricant. Spray frequencies can be setin 1 second increments up to 999 seconds and the spray duration can be set from 0 109 ‘seconds in 1 second increments. ‘The amount of slutry applied to the plate is controlled by the the spray frequency and ‘the spray duration. Once this delivery rate has been programmed, the diamond slurry dispensing unit will provide consistent delivery, cycle after cycle. Diamond is expensive. The dispensing unit is your best means of controling your abrasive costs. The programmable ‘accuracy ofthe unit reduces slurry use to ‘a minimal level and keeps rejects and scrap down while maintaining maximum productivity ‘The Lapmaster Application Laboratory Application process technology —taking into account the application details and processing variables — is included with each Lapmaster Lapping/Polishing System we deliver. Performed within the Lapmas ter Application Laboratory, the analysis identities the diamond type, delivery rate, plate composition, plate speed and work prossure necessary to provide the uniformity of pracessing you require. Once ‘our analysis is complate, we can supply you with the formula that wil allow you to consistently obtain the same results ‘The Diamond Slurry Stirrer Unit Uniform dispersal of diamond on the lap plate requires slurries having uniform atrax sive suspension. The diamond slurry stirrer unit provides this, automatically. Working in conjunc tian withthe dis- penser, the slurry stirrer maintains the diamond slurry at the most appropriate suspension level for application tothe plate ‘The Correct System For Your Requirements A Lapmaster Diamond Lapping/Paishing System includes ‘Benchtop or floor standing lapping machine ‘+ Recommended composite lap plate and conditioning rings + Diamond slurry dispensing unit + Diamond slurry ster unit ‘+ Recommended diamond slurry and lubricant The size ofthe equipmentiscictated by your component siz and production requirements, Once we have established your application parameters, the Lapmas- tor technial sales team can propose a system that will best meet your pracessing requirements Lap Plates The heart ofthe system isthe lappina/polishing surface. Only by starting with the proper combination of plate and cconilitioning rings ean you meat your dimensional, surface finish and fatness requirements Lapmaster offers a wide range of lap plate ‘materials to accommodate virtually any processing application. We offer compos- ite plates tiling Ceramic, Copper, Tn and Tin/Lead as wal as standard plates of Cast Iron and Stailass Stal Composite lap plates are specially formulated for diamond polishing, This ‘type of plate consists of « homageneous ‘mix of powdered metal and non-motal ‘material, This combination provides @ uniform work surface which allows iamand grains to embed themselves into the plate in @ controlled and consistent pattern. This control is important as loose iamond grains may cause surface imper- fectons and sub-surface damage. Composite plates work well with ether water or el-base vohiclas and provide a {quicker dimond charge than natural meta plates, These are important consideretions in production environments whore processing time and multiple use are realissues. Don't automatically siscount natural metal plates. A Cast ron lap plete can be used effectively with diamond slurry ether for stock removal before final lapping! palshing ona softer composite plate cr in final polishing for materials such as tungsten and titanium carbide, ‘Advancad componans These are esta sample of technolo such indus a¢ motive electron, ‘ntcal and medicaljamond Abrasives Lapraster diamond abrasives are available in paste and slurry form in a variety of grades and sizes, Pestes are applied manually and are goneraly used in low volume production or lab and prototype processing, Slurries provide the consistency of performance necessary for production applications, Lubricants are used with diamond sluries to.enhance cutting action and reduce the ‘riction load on the lap plate and are available as ether ail or water based ‘depending upon your application needs. Lepmaster slurries are formulated for use with the diamond slurry dispenser and srry stirrer to provide maximum control and economy during production. ‘The Loader in Lapping/Polishi Technology f you have a specific lapping! polishing application, or questions concerning the process, please contecta Lepmester Technical Sales Representative by callin (708) 967-2975 or contact one of our local Lapmaster Sales Ofices. For @ specific application, supply us with component samples and your manufactur ing specifications. We will process your samples at no chargo or obligation and prepare a proposal detailing our recommendations forthe most cost effective system that cen reproduce our results : Lapmastor International — ‘setting the standard in lapping/polishing technology. Lapmaster International nero gpg a Paani sin tre {6<00 West Oakton S201 Morton Grove IL 60085 USA Telephone: 708-957-2075 Fax: 708-967-3006, Laos lg of atue eve. The formation crane in bi bro suet hare without ie Fede! 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