Lapmaster
15
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What it is
The Lapmaster 15 is a bench-mounted lapping and polishing machine.[4]
The machine is a "ring lapper" configuration, designed to achieve high standards of flatness and surface finish.[4]
The Lapmaster 15 is derived from the Lapmaster 12 and features a scaled-up lapping plate, conditioning rings, and a "wrap-around" worktable.[4]
How it works
Three conditioning rings provide in-process lap plate flatness control, and they locate in yoke/roller bearing assemblies.[4]
Workpieces are placed within carriers or fixtures that run inside the conditioning rings, or large cylindrical parts can be substituted for the rings themselves.[4]
The machine has a rigid, lightweight cast aluminum base.[4]
Standard specifications include a plate diameter of 15 inches (381 mm), three conditioning rings with an inner diameter of 5.5 inches (140 mm), and a standard spindle speed of 60 RPM with a variable speed drive range of 0-60 RPM.[4]
The lapping drive motor is rated at 0.5 HP (0.37 kW), and the polishing drive motor is rated at 0.75 HP (0.56 kW).[4]
The machine measures 25 inches (635 mm) in length, 20 inches (508 mm) in width, and 24 inches (610 mm) in height, with an estimated shipping weight of 285 lbs (129.3 kg).[4]
Where it fits in the process flow
General reference — not yet source-verifiedIn semiconductor and precision manufacturing, lapping and polishing machines like the Lapmaster 15 are used after initial wafer slicing or grinding to remove surface damage and achieve the required flatness and surface finish.
Applications
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What does it need to run?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the plate diameter of the Lapmaster 15?
The plate diameter is 15 inches (381 mm).[4]
How many conditioning rings does the Lapmaster 15 have?
The Lapmaster 15 has three conditioning rings, each with an inner diameter of 5.5 inches (140 mm).[4]
What is the standard spindle speed of the Lapmaster 15?
The standard spindle speed is 60 RPM, with a variable speed drive range of 0-60 RPM.[4]
What are the dimensions and weight of the Lapmaster 15?
The machine measures 25 inches (635 mm) in length, 20 inches (508 mm) in width, and 24 inches (610 mm) in height. The estimated shipping weight is 285 lbs (129.3 kg).[4]
What types of components can be processed on the Lapmaster 15?
Typical components include valve bodies, discs, gears, vanes, valve plates, and shaft seals.[4]
What is the input power requirement for the Lapmaster 15?
The input power for the Lapmaster 15 is 110 Vac.[3]
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No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the 15 are on record.
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No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the 15 are on record.
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The control-system platform and OS era of the 15 are not on record.
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No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the 15 are on record.
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The process node or technology generation of the 15 is not on record.
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Sources & citations
Sources (4)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]Inventory photo
- [2]Inventory photo
- [3]inventory listing
- [4]web.archive.org — catalog.lapmaster.com (Jan 16, 2021)web.archive.org
Last updated Oct 3, 2026.
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