Blanchard
No. 16 Surface
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What it is
How it works
General reference — not yet source-verifiedA surface grinder removes material with an abrasive wheel or similar grinding element to generate a controlled flat surface.
A vertical grinder presents the grinding head in a vertical orientation, and a high speed machine class uses rapid wheel motion to support efficient stock removal and surface generation.
Where it fits in the process flow
General reference — not yet source-verifiedSurface grinding belongs in finishing and dimensional correction rather than in initial material formation.
A dicing and grinding tool is used after earlier shaping steps and before final inspection or downstream assembly steps that depend on flatness and dimensional control.
Applications
The Blanchard No. 16 Surface is used for dicing and grinding work.[2]
What do the numbers mean?
Configuration & options6
- Vertical, High Speed[1]
Where are the manuals?
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Field notes
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The following facts about the No. 16 Surface are absent from this record as of this revision. First-hand knowledge or a citation closes a gap; every submission is reviewed before publication.
No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the No. 16 Surface are on record.
Answerable by: OEM historical records or a trade-press announcement
No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the No. 16 Surface are on record.
Answerable by: an OEM product catalog or an engineer who ordered or specified the tool
The control-system platform and OS era of the No. 16 Surface are not on record.
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No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the No. 16 Surface are on record.
Answerable by: a field service engineer, process engineer, or maintenance technician
The process node or technology generation of the No. 16 Surface is not on record.
Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report
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Sources & citations
Sources (2)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]Inventory photo
- [2]waferpedia.com — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
Last updated Oct 3, 2026.
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