Lap Surface Speed SFPMLapidary Guild

Calculate surface velocity (SFPM) at different points on grinding and polishing laps based on disk diameter and RPM.

Workshop Parameters
Outer Rim Surface Velocity
942 SFPM
(4.8 m/s outer edge | Mid track: 565 SFPM)

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