As products in the high-tech industry become increasingly complex, there is a growing need for more precise polishing methods. The "Surface Polishing Equipment, part of the polishing equipment lineup operated by Mipox, utilizes a polishing film coated with abrasive particles on Mylar to achieve high-precision polishing of flat surfaces on various workpieces.
Roughness and flatness can be significantly enhanced during the final finishing of workpieces that are challenging to process by utilizing abrasive belts, polishing wheels, grinding stones, and other polishing techniques.
Manual polishing demands skilled craftsmanship; however, the introduction of polishing equipment can address issues such as labor shortages and the transfer of technical knowledge.
Polishing with polishing film offers performance and accuracy that lie between free abrasive polishing methods, such as chemical-mechanical polishing (CMP), and physical polishing techniques, such as grinding stone polishing.
The Purpose of Surface Polishing Equipment in the Substrate, Electronics, and Automotive Industries
Many end users seek to enhance surface roughness as a final finishing process, and we have a proven track record, particularly in the circuit board, electronics, and automotive industries.
In the automobile manufacturing industry, enhancing mechanical properties such as fatigue strength, wear resistance, and heat resistance can lead to improved fuel efficiency, reduced CO2 emissions, and the development of environmentally friendly processing methods, while also increasing overall processing efficiency.
Moreover, in high-tech industries such as circuit board manufacturing and electronics, as devices become smaller, thinner, and more powerful, the thickness of each layer also decreases. The existing methods—such as polishing, belt sanding, and grinding stone polishing—generate heat during the polishing process, which can cause damage, leading to warping, elongation, and other issues that result in misalignment. Consequently, thin film polishing methods are increasingly being adopted as an alternative, as they offer a clean working environment without causing damage.
In recent years, the technical standards of various industrial products, including those in the automotive electronics sector, have significantly improved. Polishing has become increasingly important as the final finishing process that determines the precision of each component in the latest high-tech products.
Characteristics of Surface Polishing Equipment
The fundamental type of surface polishing equipment involves setting up a roll of polishing film and applying consistent pressure while repeatedly moving the workpiece.
At this stage, polishing is conducted while winding the film at a specific, predetermined speed. When a roll is depleted, a new polishing film is installed.
Surface polishing equipment that utilizes polishing film possesses the following characteristics.
1. Uniform Surface Polishing
By sequentially advancing the polishing film at the desired speed, you can consistently polish a new surface. Consequently, there are no fluctuations in roughness due to chip clogging, allowing for polishing to be performed under stable processing conditions. This ensures that surface roughness remains unchanged, enabling accurate polishing and ultimately enhancing quality.
2. There is no need to focus on controlling processing performance.
Unlike other consumables, there is no need to concentrate on processing performance control due to variations in polishing force caused by clogging during use. Once you have finished using a roll of polishing film, you can achieve the same polishing effect by simply replacing it with a new roll, without any additional concerns. This simplicity makes quality control remarkably easy.
3. Always keep the environment clean.
Dust adheres to the polishing film and accumulates, creating a clean environment without being dispersed. Additionally, the use of coolant allows for wet polishing, which can effectively minimize dust generation.
4. Less heat is generated during the polishing process.
The heat generated during the polishing process results in minimal damage. Additionally, it is possible to develop a mechanism that utilizes coolant.
Use polishing equipment to address labor shortages and ensure the transfer of technological knowledge.
Polishing is the final finishing process for each component of the latest high-tech products, and it plays a crucial role in determining product quality. By automating the polishing process, we can enhance quality, ensure consistency, and boost production efficiency, while also addressing labor shortages and facilitating the transfer of technology. If you are considering the introduction or automation of polishing treatments, please do not hesitate to contact us.
