Lapping Plate

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Product BrochureProduct Details:

A Hand Lapping Plate is a flat, precision surface used in the manual process of lapping, which is a technique for fine grinding or polishing to achieve a smooth and flat surface on a workpiece. The goal of hand lapping is to improve the flatness, surface finish, and accuracy of materials by rubbing them against the lapping plate with a lapping compound (abrasive paste) in between.

Key Features:

1. Material: Hand lapping plates are typically made from materials like cast iron, copper, or glass. Cast iron is common due to its durability and ability to hold abrasive particles, while softer materials like copper are used for finer lapping.

2. Flatness: Lapping plates are manufactured to a very high degree of flatness, often measured in microns. Maintaining this flatness is critical for achieving high-precision surfaces.

3. Textured or Grooved Surface: Some lapping plates have grooves or a specific surface pattern to hold the lapping compound evenly and allow better distribution of the abrasive material during the lapping process.

4. Size: Hand lapping plates come in various sizes depending on the application, from small handheld versions for small components to larger plates for industrial use.

Lapping Process:

• Abrasive Compound: A lapping paste (composed of abrasive particles like aluminum oxide, diamond, or silicon carbide suspended in a lubricant) is applied to the lapping plate.
• Manual Rubbing: The workpiece is rubbed manually against the lapping plate in a circular or figure-eight motion to evenly wear the surface. This removes material from the workpiece to create a flatter, more polished finish.
• Inspection: The surface flatness is checked using precision tools like a dial indicator or optical flat to ensure the desired accuracy.

Approx. Rs 10,000 / PieceGet Latest Price

Product BrochureProduct Details:

Lapping Plate is a flat, precision surface used in the manual process of lapping, which is a technique for fine grinding or polishing to achieve a smooth and flat surface on a workpiece. The goal of hand lapping is to improve the flatness, surface finish, and accuracy of materials by rubbing them against the lapping plate with a lapping compound (abrasive paste) in between.

Key Features:

1. Material: Hand lapping plates are typically made from materials like cast iron, copper, or glass. Cast iron is common due to its durability and ability to hold abrasive particles, while softer materials like copper are used for finer lapping.

2. Flatness: Lapping plates are manufactured to a very high degree of flatness, often measured in microns. Maintaining this flatness is critical for achieving high-precision surfaces.

3. Textured or Grooved Surface: Some lapping plates have grooves or a specific surface pattern to hold the lapping compound evenly and allow better distribution of the abrasive material during the lapping process.

4. Size: Hand lapping plates come in various sizes depending on the application, from small handheld versions for small components to larger plates for industrial use.

Lapping Process:

• Abrasive Compound: A lapping paste (composed of abrasive particles like aluminum oxide, diamond, or silicon carbide suspended in a lubricant) is applied to the lapping plate.
• Manual Rubbing: The workpiece is rubbed manually against the lapping plate in a circular or figure-eight motion to evenly wear the surface. This removes material from the workpiece to create a flatter, more polished finish.
• Inspection: The surface flatness is checked using precision tools like a dial indicator or optical flat to ensure the desired accuracy.