Lapmaster
12 Benchtop Lapping Polishing
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The Lapmaster 12 Benchtop Lapping / Polishing Machine is a bench-mounted single-sided lapping and polishing machine. The Lapmaster 12 Benchtop Lapping / Polishing Machine has a 12-inch plate diameter. The Lapmaster 12 Benchtop Lapping / Polishing Machine uses three conditioning rings for in-process lap plate flatness control.[1][2][3]
What it is
How it works
Where it fits in the process flow
General reference — not yet source-verifiedA benchtop lapping and polishing machine sits in the finishing stage of part preparation, after earlier shaping or machining steps and before final inspection or assembly.
Applications
The Lapmaster Model 12 is used for lapping and polishing a wide variety of materials on an experimental basis in the laboratory.[1]
The Lapmaster Model 12 is suited for low or high production lapping jobs in the production shop.[1]
The Lapmaster Model 12 is used for components including valve bodies, discs, gears, vanes, valve plates, and shaft seals.[1]
What do the numbers mean?
Power & electrical2
- Electrical system
- Various voltages; 50/60 Hz; 1 phase and 3 phase to customer specification[5]2 sources
Dimensions & facilities6
Configuration & options17
- Ring lapper[1]
What does it need to run?
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Field notes
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Frequently asked questions
How many conditioning rings does the machine use?
What is the standard rotational speed?
The standard rotational speed is 60 RPM.[1]
What is the speed range with a variable speed drive?
The speed range with a variable speed drive is 0 to 60 RPM.[1]
What are the machine dimensions?
The machine measures 25 inches long, 18 inches wide, and 24 inches high.[1]
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No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the 12 Benchtop Lapping Polishing are on record.
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No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the 12 Benchtop Lapping Polishing are on record.
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The control-system platform and OS era of the 12 Benchtop Lapping Polishing are not on record.
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No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the 12 Benchtop Lapping Polishing are on record.
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The process node or technology generation of the 12 Benchtop Lapping Polishing is not on record.
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Sources & citations
Sources (5)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]catalog.lapmaster.com — catalog.lapmaster.comcatalog.lapmaster.com
- [2]waferpedia.com — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
- [3]Inventory photo
- [4]lapmaster-wolters.comlapmaster-wolters.com
- [5]lapmaster-wolters.comlapmaster-wolters.com
Last updated Oct 8, 2026.
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