Helical Lap & Manufacturing Company

Helical Lap & Manufacturing Company is a well-established manufacturer within the Design, Industrial, and Manufacturing industries, with a compelling focus on creating ID & OD cast iron lapping tools to achieve precise finishes. Since its founding in 1958, Helical Lap has continuously refined its range of standard and special I.D. and O.D. lapping tools, positioning the company as a leader in its field. As a member of the Engis Group of Companies since 1979, Helical Lap benefits from the extensive network and distribution channels provided by Engis Corporation. This allows the company to efficiently serve a global customer base, reinforcing its market presence. The company's lapping tools offer superior geometric precision, enabling the production of mirror surface finishes with impressive roundness, straightness, and surface quality, outperforming many traditional finishing methods. The applications of Helical Cylindrical Lapping Tools are diverse, catering to various needs such as correcting imperfections in cylindrical geometry, enhancing straightness, refining bore shapes, and addressing out-of-round conditions. The company's products have achieved remarkable cylindrical geometries, including a roundness of .000005″ (5 millionths), straightness of .000010″ (10 millionths), and surface finishes better than one microinch. The company's commitment to simplicity and cost-effectiveness is evident in its emphasis on offering an economical solution for achieving precision finishes WITHOUT HAVING TO USE SPECIAL PURPOSE MACHINES. This approach not only benefits its customers but also contributes to its appeal in the market as it continues to uphold its status as a prominent industry player.