GMT started manufacturing lapping machines in 1971. It was built for in-house use and until then hand lapping process was used for finishing surface plates. Because the critical parts for our workholding devices required a finishing and buffing machine. Consequently, there was demand in the market for valve lapping and lapping plates. Since GMT had a captive ferrous foundry, castings for lap plate and lapping machine were easier to source.

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