TW Metals, 235 Tubeway Dr, Carol Stream, IL 60188, US

Since 1948, industry has relied on Lapmaster International to solve precision finishing problems. The company has a reputation as a leading manufacturer of lapping and polishing systems used in a variety of industries, such as semiconductor, data storage, automotive, technical ceramics, metalworking, optics and electro-optics, medical devices and mechanical seals. Its range of products and services fall into several key categories: single and dual faced flat lapping and polishing equipment; lapping and polishing consumables and accessories; metallographic consumables and accessories; contract lapping and polishing services; and research, development and technical support. Each machine built can be set up for conventional lapping, diamond lapping/polishing, pad polishing, pitch polishing or fixed abrasive fine grinding. Lapmaster also offers a line of specialty equipment, including metallographic sample grinder/polishers, metallographic low-speed diamond saws, high-speed polishers and grinders, large single-piece optical polishers and multi-platen lapping/polishing machines. The company is headquartered in Morton Grove, Ill.