Comparison ledger
Lapmaster 12 Benchtop Lapping Polishing, Struers TenuPol-5, side by side. Every value shown is drawn from the cited encyclopedia entries.
| Attribute | 12 Benchtop Lapping PolishingLapmaster | TenuPol-5Struers |
|---|---|---|
| OEM | Lapmaster | Struers |
| Category | CMP | CMP |
| Wafer size | — | — |
| Process node | — | — |
| Introduced | — | — |
| Production run | — | — |
| Lifecycle | — | — |
| Lifecycle milestones | — | — |
| Control system | — | — |
| Generation | — | — |
| Family | Lapmaster 12 Benchtop Lapping Polishing | Struers TenuPol-5 |
| Specifications | ||
| Make | Lapmaster[1] | — |
| Model | 12[1] | — |
| Category | CMP[2] | — |
| Type/Application | Single sided[3] | — |
| Plate diameter | 12 in[3] | — |
| No. of conditioning rings | 3[4] | — |
| Configuration | Ring lapper[4] | — |
| Base | Rigid, lightweight, cast aluminum base[4] | — |
| Standard RPM | 60 RPM[4] | — |
| RPM range with variable speed drive | 0-60[4] | — |
| Drive motor - lapper | 0.5 HP[4] | — |
| Drive motor - polisher | 0.75 HP[4] | — |
| Length | 25 in[4] | — |
| Width | 18 in[4] | 270 mm (10.6")[7] |
| Height | 24 in[4] | 276 mm (10.9")[7] |
| Estimated shipping weight | 240 lbs[4] | — |
| Approximate weight | 135 lbs / 61 kg[5] | — |
| Approximate dimensions | 24.5 in × 17.5 in × 23.8 in (622 mm × 445 mm × 607 mm)[5] | — |
| Electrical system | Various voltages; 50/60 Hz; 1 phase and 3 phase to customer specification[5] | — |
| Motor | 1/3 hp / 0.25 kW motor with gear reducer[5] | — |
| Abrasive feed system | Designed for water or oil based lapping slurries[5] | — |
| Automatic cycle timer | Automatic digital cycle timer[5] | — |
| Ring configuration | Ring lapper[4] | — |
| Ring ID | 4.25 inches[4] | — |
| Equipment type | — | Electropolishing[6] |
| Function | — | Prepares TEM sections of electrically conductive materials through electrolytical thinning[6] |
| Polishing voltage range | — | 0-100 V (0.1 V steps)[7] |
| Polishing current | — | 2.5 A[7] |
| Electrolyte container capacity | — | approximately 1 liter[8] |
| Recommended electrolyte temperature range | — | -50°C to +45°C (-58°F to +113°F)[8] |
| Pump flow rate range | — | 0-50 (arbitrary units)[8] |
| Specimen disc diameters (pre-thinning) | — | 10 mm[8] |
| Specimen disc diameters (final thinning) | — | 3 mm[8] |
| Light stop detection | — | Auto or ignore[8] |
| Flow modes | — | Single flow, Dual flow step, Dual flow ramp[8] |
| Output voltage (polishing) | — | 0-100 V (0.1 V steps)[7] |
| Output current (polishing) | — | 2.5 A[7] |
| Depth | — | 180 mm (7.1")[7] |
| Weight | — | 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs)[7] |
| Operating temperature | — | 5-40°C (41-104°F)[7] |
| Operating humidity | — | 0-95 % RH non-condensing[7] |
| Storage temperature | — | -25-55°C (13-113°F)[7] |
| Storage humidity | — | 0-95 % RH non-condensing[7] |
| Noise level | — | LpA = 55.4 dB(A) (measured value), Uncertainty K = 4 dB[7] |