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Originally Posted by jaydee

As Ben pointed out they are used to grind precision flat cerfaces. Suprised you have not heard of them. All machine shops should have one.

http://www.lapmaster.com/lapping_polishing_machines.htm

well it all depends on what you are machining i used to work for a bridge crane company as a machinist and i can assure you there where no need for lapping machine there