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major international corporation approached Lap Tech to provide finishing
services for ceramic components used in leading
brands of washerless faucets. These components needed to meet stringent
quality targets for both flatness and surface finish
in order for faucets to operate trouble-free for many years.
Lap Tech analyzed the component specific ceramic material,
sice, shape and required dimensions. They
identified the key challenge of achieving the critical surface finish
without imparting stresses that could cause micro fractures in the
ceramic. A custom-made
part carrier was developed for use in the fine grinding machine. The parts were produced in a great manner. After several years of providing parts, the supplier
decided to begin using a Chinese finishing company for price reasons. But they began to experience very high
levels of part failures as the new suppliers struggled to meet the
exacting tolerances without damaging the part. The customer then decided to switch the parts back
to Lap Tech, which developed to several production innovations that
further increased production speeds and reduced costs without hurting
quality. In addition, Lap Tech established a JIT
stocking program at their facility in Lake Wylie, South Carolina, in
order to provide 100% on-time delivery and reduce the customersê inventory
cost. Lap Tech has the experience and manufacturing capability
to compete effectively in the global marketplace. We work closely with our customers, both large and small,
as a world-class supplier supporting their success.
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