Various examples are provided for polishing techniques for flexible tubular workpieces. In one example, a method includes supporting a tubular workpiece on a rod that extends axially through it; positioning a turning wheel against an external surface of the tubular workpiece, where it is held by magnetic attraction; and rotating the tubular workpiece by rotating the turning wheel. The external surface of the tubular workpiece is polished by the abrasive particles during rotation of the tubular workpiece. In another example, a polishing system includes a workpiece holder including a rod configured to axially support a tubular workpiece; a turning wheel with abrasive particles distributed about an outer surface; a wheel support assembly configured to position the outer surface of the turning wheel against the an external surface of the tubular workpiece, where it is held by magnetic attraction. The external surface is polished during rotation of the tubular workpiece.

Lapping tools are provided that include at least one angled feature that forms at least one surface angle with the lapping surface. In some examples, angled features may include a first surface angle and a second surface angle. Each surface angle of the angled feature is configured to retain abrasive grit and provide a desired type of finish.

Lapping tools are provided that include at least one angled feature that forms at least one surface angle with the lapping surface. In some examples, angled features may include a first surface angle and a second surface angle. Each surface angle of the angled feature is configured to retain abrasive grit and provide a desired type of finish.

An integrated equipment for processing a plurality of fiber optic ferrules comprises a polishing system, a ferrule cleaning system, a drying system, a wiping system, and a robot system. The polishing system polishes a plurality of front end faces of the plurality of fiber optic ferrules mounted on a carrier. The ferrule cleaning system cleans the carrier and the fiber optic ferrules on the carrier after the fiber optic ferrules have been polished. The drying system dries the carrier and the fiber optic ferrules on the carrier after the carrier and the fiber optic ferrules have been cleaned. The wiping system wipes the front end faces of the fiber optic ferrules on the carrier after the carrier and the fiber optic ferrules have been dried. The robot system transfers the carrier to the polishing system, the ferrule cleaning system, the drying system, and the wiping system.

An integrated equipment for processing a plurality of fiber optic ferrules comprises a polishing system, a ferrule cleaning system, a drying system, a wiping system, and a robot system. The polishing system polishes a plurality of front end faces of the plurality of fiber optic ferrules mounted on a carrier. The ferrule cleaning system cleans the carrier and the fiber optic ferrules on the carrier after the fiber optic ferrules have been polished. The drying system dries the carrier and the fiber optic ferrules on the carrier after the carrier and the fiber optic ferrules have been cleaned. The wiping system wipes the front end faces of the fiber optic ferrules on the carrier after the carrier and the fiber optic ferrules have been dried. The robot system transfers the carrier to the polishing system, the ferrule cleaning system, the drying system, and the wiping system.

The present invention relates to a method for smoothing a surface of a component, in which a component is placed in a liquid-solids mixture; a relative movement is produced between the liquid-solids mixture and the component; thus there is a flow of the liquid-solids mixture along the surface; wherein there is provided in the liquid-solids mixture a guide surface, along which the liquid-solids mixture flows, wherein a directional component toward the surface is imposed on the flow.

The present invention relates to a method for smoothing a surface of a component, in which a component is placed in a liquid-solids mixture; a relative movement is produced between the liquid-solids mixture and the component; thus there is a flow of the liquid-solids mixture along the surface; wherein there is provided in the liquid-solids mixture a guide surface, along which the liquid-solids mixture flows, wherein a directional component toward the surface is imposed on the flow.

A dressing board for sharpening and/or shaping blades for manufacture of semiconductor devices can include a working surface configured to sharpen and/or shape a cutting surface of a dicing or edging blade for manufacture of a semiconductor device. The working surface can be configured to contact the cutting surface of the blade when sharpening or shaping the cutting surface. The dressing board can include a support substrate configured to support the working surface with respect to a floor of an enclosure in which the dressing board is positioned. In some embodiments, the working surface includes a first portion that is not parallel to the floor.

A dressing board for sharpening and/or shaping blades for manufacture of semiconductor devices can include a working surface configured to sharpen and/or shape a cutting surface of a dicing or edging blade for manufacture of a semiconductor device. The working surface can be configured to contact the cutting surface of the blade when sharpening or shaping the cutting surface. The dressing board can include a support substrate configured to support the working surface with respect to a floor of an enclosure in which the dressing board is positioned. In some embodiments, the working surface includes a first portion that is not parallel to the floor.

The present disclosure includes charging members for charging abrasive particles into the surface of a lapping plate. The charging members include one or more channels to permit abrasive slurry to flow through when the charging member is in contact with the lapping plate.