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5.2 Damaged Seating Surfaces Fion Zhang/ Charlie Chong

Because there is metal-to-metal contact between the valve disc and nozzle, this area must be extremely flat, as any imperfections will lead to a process leak. The seating surfaces must be lapped to produce a finish of two to three light bands (0.000 034 8 in). Figure 8.6 shows the principle. Fion Zhang/ Charlie Chong

Because there is metal-to-metal contact between the<br />

valve disc and nozzle, this area must be extremely flat, as<br />

any imperfections will lead to a process leak. The seating<br />

surfaces must be lapped to produce a finish of two to<br />

three light bands (0.000 034 8 in). Figure 8.6 shows<br />

the principle.<br />

Fion Zhang/ Charlie Chong

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