Thread: Is It Necessary To Use Figure 8's When Lapping?

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Cangooner Yeah, I think the thing is to... 01-14-2013, 02:23 AM

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01-14-2013, 02:23 AM #7
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Yeah, I think the thing is to make sure that you're not just repeating the same pattern over and over as that will exaggerate any unevenness in pressure. By mixing it up, your odds of getting an evenly flattened surface should be pretty good.
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