/ Finest finishing technique
For mirror-smooth surfaces and extreme precision. When classic grinding or milling operations fall short, lapping is the solution.
BO-Solutions finishes metal and PEEK parts to an optically flat, mirror-smooth finish that is measurable within fractions of a micrometer, ideal for seals, sliding surfaces, and optical applications.
Lapping is an ultra-fine machining process in which two surfaces move past each other using a special lapping medium. The result is a flatness and roughness that goes beyond standard grinding or milling.
You choose lapping when:
This process is applied to mechanical seals, bearing seats, sliding plates, precision optical parts, mold parts, and high-end tooling.
From functional flatness to visual perfection: we deliver tangible and measurable precision. Every time.
We combine precision mechanical expertise with strict process control.
Lapping machine specifications
Process control
To consistently achieve those values, we actively manage the entire process:
That is LAPping at BO-Solutions, a fully measurable and repeatable process.
Lapping delivers top results only when material, lapping stone, and medium are perfectly matched – precisely where our expertise makes the difference.
Metal
Plastic
Other materials are available upon request.
We advise on which material and finishing best suits your application – from sealing surface to optical carrier.
Not every part needs to or can be lapped, but in the right application, lapping makes the difference between an acceptable and an exceptional result.
Lapping is indicated when:
We always look at first:
Next, we evaluate whether lapping is the most efficient and reliable finishing step.
How does the process work?
Our expertise can be applied in every phase of the process:
Lapping for critical surfaces?
Do you have a part where the seal, sliding behavior, or optical quality does not allow for a millimeter of play?
We help you think about manufacturability, tolerances, and the correct machining sequence, so that lapping yields maximum returns for you.
Technical questions: email info@bo-solutions.be or call us +32 51 24 89 32
Direct contact: +32 51 24 89 32 // info@bo-solutions.be
Lapping is a precision machining process in which two surfaces move past each other using a lapping stone and a granular medium (lapping paste). The goal is to create a very flat, smooth, and dimensionally accurate surface, often with values down to the micrometer. It is used for parts where sealing, sliding behavior, or optical quality are extremely important.
In lapping, the workpiece is placed on a lapping plate or in a support. A fine-grained lapping paste is applied between the workpiece and the plate. Through a controlled combination of:
Material is removed very evenly. Irregularities disappear, peaks are smoothed out, and a mirror-smooth, flat surface with minimal shape defects is created.
Lapping is therefore ideal as the final step after grinding or milling when maximum tolerances is required.