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Lapping & Polishing Clipper BladesBy: Kemet 4th Feb 2025Lapping

Lapping & Polishing Clipper Blades

Lapping enhances clipper blade sharpness, longevity, and efficiency using precision equipment and controlled parameters....

Piston Rod Lapping & PolishingBy: Kemet 15th Jan 2025Lapping

Piston Rod Lapping & Polishing

This case study details the procedure for matching a piston rod against a cup and subsequently aligning the lapped piston rod with an internal brass holder...

Polishing Inconel for High Surface FinishBy: Kemet 10th Dec 2024Lapping

Polishing Inconel for High Surface Finish

The primary goal in this test trial was to match and lap Inconel components to identify whether RA (reduced angle) or ER (extended radius) configurations provide better sealing...

Lapping Injector PartsBy: Kemet 8th Oct 2024Lapping

Lapping Injector Parts

Process to lap injector parts to an Ra better than 0.007 µm, an Rz of 0.04 µm, and to mirror polish other parts...

Lapping & Polishing HSS SteelBy: Kemet 18th Sept 2024Lapping

Lapping & Polishing HSS Steel

High-Speed Steel (HSS) is widely used in industrial applications due to its superior hardness, wear resistance, and ability to retain sharp edges at high temperatures..

Surface Finishing MACOR CeramicBy: Kemet 6th Aug 2024Lapping

Surface Finishing MACOR Ceramic

Kemet’s innovative solution improves MACOR finishing using composite plates, diamond slurries, and polishing pads, reducing waste and consumable use...

Cleaning Saw BladesBy: Kemet 24th July 2024Cleaning

Cleaning Saw Blades

In an industrial trial, low alloy steel saw blades with cutting residue were cleaned using a highly alkaline agent. The test evaluated the effectiveness in ultrasonic cleaning and material compatibility...

Electrostatic Chuck LappingBy: Kemet 13th June 2024Lapping

Electrostatic Chuck Lapping

Kemet specializes in precision refinishing of ESCs, offering services to address wear, manufacturing defects, or geometry modifications. Their expertise ensures optimal performance and extended lifespan of ESCs...

Polishing MolybdenumBy: Kemet 21th May 2024Lapping

Polishing Molybdenum

Molybdenum, valued for its strength and heat resistance, requires an ultra-smooth finish for precision applications. This process aimed to achieve a mirror-polished surface with Ra below 0.02 µm through two stages...

Ultrasonic Cleaning RubberBy: Kemet 24th April 2024Cleaning

Ultrasonic Cleaning Rubber

Ultrasonic cleaning is a gentle process that preserves the integrity and properties of the rubber, making it an ideal choice for maintaining...

Ultrasonic Cleaning GreaseBy: Kemet 14th March 2024Cleaning

Ultrasonic Cleaning Grease

The process is significantly faster than traditional methods, reducing manual labour and operational costs while providing consistent and reliable results...

Ultrasonic Cleaning FiltersBy: Kemet 6th February 2024Cleaning

Ultrasonic Cleaning Filters

Ultrasonic cleaning filters offer several benefits in industrial applications, particularly in effectively removing contamination from various materials...

Compressor Plate Repair, Maintenance or ReconditioningBy: Kemet 17th January 2024Lapping

Compressor Plate Repair, Maintenance or Reconditioning

Lapping compressor plates with Kemet lapping plates and diamond finishes is a meticulous process that yields superior flatness and surface quality...

Ultrasonic Cleaning Palladium, SmCo20s magnet, Ryton BR111By: Kemet 5th December 2023Cleaning

Ultrasonic Cleaning Palladium, SmCo20s magnet, Ryton BR111

In the manufacturing of small electrical components, maintaining high standards of cleanliness is crucial. Contaminants such as machining oils...

Ultrasonic Cleaning for the Food IndustryBy: Kemet 15th November 2023Cleaning

Ultrasonic Cleaning for the Food Industry

Ultrasonic cleaning technology represents a significant advancement in maintaining hygiene and efficiency within the food industry...

Ultrasonic Cleaning Vs...By: Kemet 18th October 2023Cleaning

Ultrasonic Cleaning Vs...

Ultrasonic cleaning technology offers versatile and efficient solutions for a wide range of cleaning applications, providing superior performance compared to alternative methods in many cases...

Surface Finishing QuartzBy: Kemet 29th September 2023Lapping

Surface Finishing Quartz

Lapping and polishing are the best surface finishing techniques for achieving the desired surface finish on quartz...

Gate Valve Wedge Maintenance or RepairBy: Kemet 14th September 2023Lapping

Gate Valve Wedge Maintenance or Repair

Grinding of a Gate Valve Wedge...

Surface PolishingBy: Kemet 30th August 2023Lapping

Surface Polishing

Surface polishing plays a pivotal role in enhancing the performance and functionality of numerous mechanical components and devices.

Gate Valve Seat Maintenance or RepairBy: Kemet 15th August 2023Lapping

Gate Valve Seat Maintenance or Repair

Grinding of a Gate Valve Seat...

Globe Valve Maintenance or RepairBy: Kemet 31st July 2023Lapping

Globe Valve Maintenance or Repair

Grinding of a Globe Valve with Flat Seat...

Removing Swarf and Oils from Machined PartsBy: Kemet 14th July 2023Cleaning

Removing Swarf and Oils from Machined Parts

Inspection and cleaning processes for machined components contaminated with oil and swarf...

Lapidary Polishing using Diamond CompoundsBy: Kemet 30th June 2023Toolroom

Lapidary Polishing using Diamond Compounds

Lapidary is the art of cutting, shaping, and polishing stones and other hard materials to create jewelry, decorative objects, and sculptures.

Aqueous and Solvent CleaningBy: Kemet 16th June 2023Cleaning

Aqueous and Solvent Cleaning: Partners in Cleaning Technology

Aqueous and solvent cleaning systems both have their advantages...

Surface Finishing ValvesBy: Kemet 9th June 2023Lapping

Surface Finishing Valves

Surface finishing of valves is an essential step in valve manufacturing that plays a critical role in ensuring proper sealing and optimal performance...

Polishing Steel AlloysBy: Kemet 2nd June 2023Lapping

Polishing Steel Alloys

To perform lapping and polishing on a steel alloy spherical cap, several pieces of equipment are needed...

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