Advanced Lapping Plates for Hard, Heavy, and High-Volume Components: Enhancing Performance and Stability in the Lapping Process
Lapping and polishing are critical processes for producing high-precision components for various industries, including aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, and medical. These processes involve removing a thin layer of material from a component's surface to achieve a precise shape, finish, or flatness.
However, achieving the desired level of precision and finish can be challenging due to the complexity of the parts, the materials used, and the tolerances required. This is where Kemet International Ltd's lapping and polishing plates come in, providing better performance and greater stability in the process.
The Copper SP2 composite plate is a breakthrough technology that has transformed the lapping process in the industry. Its unique design provides both excellent stock removal and final Ra value, allowing a single lapping/polishing machine with a Kemet Copper SP2 plate to perform tasks that previously required two machines. This innovation has resulted in significant cost savings and increased efficiency for industrial applications. The Copper SP2 composite plate's composition includes a copper matrix, with evenly distributed diamond particles that provide superior abrasive properties. The plate's diamond particles offer high wear resistance, enabling the plate to withstand high-pressure applications without compromising its flatness. Additionally, the Copper SP2 composite plate is easy to maintain and provides long-lasting performance, making it ideal for high-volume manufacturing applications.
The Iron SP2 composite plate is a newly developed plate designed for applications that demand a stable lapping process. The Iron SP2 composite plate's stability is essential when lapping large, heavy, or high-volume components, such as tungsten carbide coated gate valves. The plate's low maintenance and high stability composite construction make it an ideal choice for applications where there is little time for plate dressing or flatness maintenance. The Iron SP2 composite plate's composition includes an iron matrix with evenly distributed diamond particles, similar to the Copper SP2 composite plate. The plate's iron matrix provides superior flatness retention and dimensional stability, making it an excellent choice for applications that require high precision and consistency.
Kemet's XL polishing plate is a general-purpose, super finishing plate suitable for medium to super-hard metals and alloys. Its unique composition provides excellent surface finish, flatness, and dimensional stability, making it ideal for various applications, including aerospace, automotive, and medical. The XL polishing plate's composition includes a ceramic matrix with evenly distributed diamond particles that offer excellent abrasive properties. The plate's ceramic matrix provides superior flatness retention and dimensional stability, making it an excellent choice for applications that require high precision and consistency. Additionally, the XL polishing plate can achieve optical finishes on hard aluminum oxide and silicon carbide ceramics, making it a versatile and reliable choice for industrial polishing applications.
Kemet International Ltd's commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction is evident in its continuous development of new lapping and polishing plates that meet the ever-changing demands of the industry. The company's R&D process development departments work closely with customers to develop customized solutions to meet their specific finishing challenges.
In addition to lapping and polishing plates, Kemet International Ltd offers a wide range of lapping and polishing equipment, including machines, slurries, and accessories, providing a one-stop-shop for all finishing needs.
