About Kemet
Established in 1938, Kemet International is at the forefront of surface finishing. We offer innovative solutions to operations which demand precision finish and close tolerance. We are an ISO 9001 registered firm.
With Kemet's 65 years experience in process development and customer support, we have the knowledge to provide a complete lapping process package.
We can provide test facilities and demonstrations for customers, components together with reports and recommendations to ensure that you have the right package.
Our expertise is available to you through our in-house technical specialists, a team of 6 Technical Representatives in the UK, and an extensive network of overseas Subsidiary Companies and Distributors
With Kemet, you will always get quality products and excellent after sales support. That is why we won the Queens Award for Export in 2009
Why Choose Kemet Lapping systems ?
Kemet Flat Lapping and Polishing Systems offer the most efficient and reliable method of producing precision flat polished surfaces. Our flat lapping and polishing machines, and systems, are at the forefront of today's advanced lapping technology, especially when used with Kemet Diamond products.
Kemet Diamond quality and grading enables reliable precision lapping to be performed in production situations. Each Kemet Diamond product is a special blend of diamond powder with a specific grading and concentration in a chemical carrier to give optimum stock removal and surface finish, ease of cleaning, temperature resistance and lubricity to prevent drying out.
Kemet Diamond lapping generates less waste and is considered more environmentally friendly than conventional lapping methods.
Industries and Applications
The range of industries using Kemet Flat Lapping systems is wide and varied:-
Aerospace | Pumps & Valves | Technical Ceramics |
Pumps & Valves | Fuel Pumps | Alumina - Zirconia |
Turbine Parts | Hydraulic Pumps | Silicon Carbide |
Engine Assemblies | Mechanical Seals | Piezo Ceramics |
Spacers | Gate Valves | Ferrite |
Medical Devices | Data Storage | Electro optics |
Fibre Scopes | Disc Drive Heads | Plano Optics |
Surgical Instruments | Tape Heads | Laser Rods and Prisms |
Pacemaker Parts | CD Moulds | Fibre Optics |
Laminations | Sensors | |
Tool and Die | ||
Mould and Inserts | Automotive | |
Printing Plates | Diesel Injectors | |
Slitter Knives | Airbag Initiators | |
Extrusion Dies | Piston Rings | |
Fuel Pumps |
Let us help you develop a new process, reduce costs or solve immediate technical problems.
Benefits of Kemet;s Advanced Flat Lapping technology
- Significant reduction in lapping costs
- Cleaner environment conditions
- Reduced inspection requirements
- One operation surface finish
- Semi skilled operation
- Faster material removal
- Faster polishing process
- Pre set parameters
- Reduced rejections
- Optimum flatness and surface finish
- Easier product cleaning
- Better utilisation of machine time