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A lapping apparatus for hard tissue sections.

A S Malcolm

    Australian Dental Journal
    |February 1, 1975
    PubMed
    Summary
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    This study introduces a novel lapping apparatus for precise plano parallel grinding of embedded and unembedded sections. The magnetic holder ensures easy handling, achieving superior surface finish in minimal time.

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    Area of Science:

    • Materials Science
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Surface Metrology

    Background:

    • Accurate surface preparation is critical in materials science and engineering.
    • Achieving plano parallelism within tight tolerances (±1 micron) is often challenging.
    • Current lapping methods can be time-consuming and labor-intensive.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe a new lapping apparatus designed for high-precision grinding.
    • To demonstrate the apparatus's capability for both embedded and unembedded sections.
    • To highlight improvements in efficiency and surface quality.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a specialized lapping apparatus.
    • Utilization of a magnetic holder for securing sections on steel subplates.

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  • Grinding of various section types to achieve plano parallelism.

    • Main Results:

    • The apparatus achieves plano parallelism within ±1 micron for both embedded and unembedded sections.
    • Sections are securely retained by a magnetic holder, simplifying loading and unloading.
    • Excellent surface and edge finish are consistently obtained.
    • Short lapping times are required for processing.

    Conclusions:

    • The described lapping apparatus offers a significant advancement in precision section preparation.
    • Its design facilitates efficient handling and processing, reducing operational time.
    • The apparatus is suitable for applications demanding high surface and edge quality with tight parallelism tolerances.