Most Important Considerations for Lapping Film as We Are Establishing Our Process

Published: April 24, 2018

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QUESTION:What are the most important considerations for lapping film as we are establishing our process?

ANSWER:

A lapping film must have the highest lot to lot consistency. When you establish your process there are many factors to control and film might rank at the top. Others include, but aren’t limited to the quality of your polishing machine, its fixturing and rubber pads, and the connectors you are using. If your supplier switches ferrules or changes springs, your polished results may change.

So when you are developing your processes you need to be sure all these items are controlled, and most importantly, you need lapping film that will act the same every time. Without that inconsistency will rule.

READ THE FULL BLOG ARTICLE HERE: Do you want consistent polishing processes? Well let’s start with the polishing film

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Category Resource: FOC Film Page
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- Why Do Scratches Appear After Using the Final Film?

Answered by AskFOC Technical Team April 24, 2018

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