Lapmaster
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The Lapmaster 48 is a floor-standing single-sided lapping and polishing machine. The Lapmaster 48 is equipped with a 48 inch (1219 mm) cast iron lap plate. The Lapmaster 48 is available in open face and pneumatic lift versions.[1][2]
The Lapmaster 48 uses a rotating cast iron lap plate with conditioning rings to hold and guide work during flat lapping or polishing.[1][2]
The Lapmaster 48 uses a free abrasive slurry system with a separate reservoir, pump, and driven agitator.[1][3][2]
The Lapmaster 48 uses a motor and reduction gearbox with belt drive to turn the plate, and the machine includes electronic soft start on the lap plate drive.[1][3]
| Designation | Generation | Vintage | Changes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LMP-48 | — | — | — | catalog.lapmaster.com[3] |
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Last updated Oct 9, 2026.