Lapping Machine - Kemet 15
Diamond lapping is a precision machining process that uses diamond particles suspended in a slurry to remove material from a surface, resulting in an extremely flat, smooth, and polished finish. Diamond lapping is used across various industries and applications where high precision and superior surface finish are required. Diamond lapping offers several advantages, including achieving extremely flat and smooth surfaces with high precision, versatility in application across various materials such as hard metals, ceramics, and optical glass, superior surface quality with minimal defects, and efficient material removal and faster processing times due to the hardness of diamond.
The bench-mounted Kemet 15 Lapping Machine has a rigid metal construction with a height-adjustable worktable. The machine incorporates a digital Process Timer and a fully automatic Liquid Diamond Dispensing System.
| Lapping Plate outside Diameter | 381 mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Lapping Plate Speed | 70 rpm | |
| No. of Conditioning Rings | 3 | |
| Conditioning Ring inside Diameter | 140 mm | |
| Max load per Conditioning ring | 39 Kg | |
| Height of Open Face Machine | 670 mm | |
| Height of Pneumatic Lift Machine | N/A | |
| Working Height | 310 mm | |
| Depth of Machine | 660 mm | |
| Width of Machine | 760 mm | |
| Standard Electrical Supply | 220v-1Ph-50Hz or 380v or 415v 3Ph-50Hz | |
| Main Drive Motor | 0.37 kW | |
| Abrasive pump motor | 0.18 kW | |
| Approx. Weight | Open Face | 136 kg |
| Pneumatic | N/A | |
Features
- Can lap parts up to 140mm dia
- Suitable for bench mounting
- Produces optically flat surfaces with high precision surface finish
- Reduces lapping costs - fully controllable Kemet Electronic Dispensing System accurately meters diamond abrasive onto the lapping plate
- Reduces waste - only small quantities of diamond abrasive and non-toxic fluids are used
- Built in abrasive system for conditioning Kemet plates
- Electrical System complies with EN 60 204
- Easy to adapt for special lapping applications
- Transportable
Options
- Variable or fixed speed
- Lift off disc system on model 15”
- Pneumatic lift on model 20”
Other Versions:
- Chemical polishing version
- Clipper Blade sharpening machine
| Recommended Accessories | Code |
|---|---|
| Plastic Faced Conditioning Rings - Set of 3 | 361521 |
| Ceramic Faced Conditioning Rings - Set of 3 | 361522 |
| Cast Iron Conditioning Rings - Serrated - Set of 3 | 360203 |
| Zytel Roller Bearing Assemblies - Set of 6 | 360212 |
| O-rings for Zytel Bearings - Set of 6 | 360270 |
| Flatness Gauge | 361304 |
| Recommended Consumables | Code |
|---|---|
| Cast Iron Serrated Lapping Plate (Lapped finish*) | 362400 |
| Cast Iron Solid Lapping Plate (Lapped finish*) | 362401 |
| Kemet Copper Lapping Plate | 351102 |
| Kemet Copper SP2 Lapping Plate | 351159 |
| Kemet Iron Lapping Plate | 351002 |
| Kemet PR3 Lapping Plate | 351340 |
| Kemet Tin Lapping Plate | 351305 |
| Kemet XL Lapping Plate | 351356 |
| Kemet XP Lapping Plate | 351202 |
| Dasty Industrial Degreaser | |
* May need additional conditioning depending on application
Which Machine for your Process?
Kemet Range
Diamond and conventional lapping processes on Kemet composite or cast iron lap plates. Wide range of surface finishes and stock removal rates on most materials. Sub-micron flatness.
KemCol Range
CMP (Chemical Mechanical Polishing) and Cerium Oxide superfinishing. Mirror polishing of materials that are difficult to polish using diamond or conventional abrasives.
DiaCol range
Combined Kemet / KemCol machines able to utilise any lapping and polishing processes on a single machine.
