Method and apparatus for magnetic float polishing

Details Method and apparatus for magnetic float polishing Method and apparatus for magnetic float polishing

2007-08-07

2007-08-07

Nguyen, Dung Van (Department: 3723)

Abrading

Abrading process

Utilizing fluent abradant

C451S050000, C451S057000

Reexamination Certificate

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11358686

ABSTRACT:
A method of polishing workpieces in a magnetic float polishing chamber comprising a lower chamber piece and an upper chamber piece which is removably receivable in the lower chamber piece and is connected to a powered spindle for rotating the upper chamber piece in the polishing operation. The method preferably comprises one or more of the steps of (a) geometrically aligning the upper chamber piece with the powered spindle by machining the upper chamber piece in-situ, (b) machining the contact surface of the upper chamber piece in-situ between various polishing runs, and (c) mounting the lower chamber piece in a manner effective for causing the lower piece to automatically self-align coaxially with the upper chamber piece.

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