Section of Monotype Lapping Machine
Laps sizing machine, plant number 404. Used by Monotype Corporation. Unit 1
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/1
- type:
- lapping machine
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- The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Monotype Lapping Machine
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Monotype lapping machine
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Monotype lapping machine
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© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Monotype lapping machine, used by Monotype Corporation
The Monotype lapping machine is the final stage in the matrix making process. Numerous matrices are cued up in a channel in the machine to be planed on two sides by two spinning diamond discs. They are then put through the machine again in order to plane the other two sides. Certain parts of the machine are lubricated by oil flowing over them. Each matrix is then checked to see that it fits exactly into a hand-held gauge. This ensures that they fit perfectly next to other matrices when an entire fount is arranged in a matrix case.
The planing of matrices to the correct final size can be done by hand, but the machine is still used when there are multiple matrices to be done. There are, for example, 255 matrices in a standard matrix case.
The machine occupies a room of its own at The Type Archive. It is the only one of its kind in the world.
Details
- Category:
- Printing & Writing
- Collection:
- Monotype Corporation Collection
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506
- type:
- lapping machine
Parts
Section of Monotype Lapping Machine
Laps sizing machine, plant number 400. Used by Monotype Corporation
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/2
- type:
- lapping machine
- Image ©
- The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Section of Monotype Lapping Machine
Laps sizing machine, plant number 378. Used by Monotype Corporation
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/3
- type:
- lapping machine
- Image ©
- The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Section of Monotype Lapping Machine
Laps sizing machine, plant number 398. Used by Monotype Corporation. Unit 4.
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/4
- type:
- lapping machine
- Image ©
- The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Section of Monotype Lapping Machine
Laps sizing machine, plant number 380. Used by Monotype Corporation. Unit 5
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/5
- type:
- lapping machine
- Image ©
- The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Section of Monotype Lapping Machine
.Laps sizing machine, plant number 3829. Used by Monotype Corporation. Unit 6
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/6
- type:
- lapping machine
- Image ©
- The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Section of Monotype Lapping Machine
Laps sizing machine, plant number 252. Used by Monotype Corporation. Unit 7.
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/7
- type:
- lapping machine
- Image ©
- The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Section of Monotype Lapping Machine
Deaman's switch bar one of two
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There are eighty-two successive operations that are required to get from a designer’s artwork to each perfect Monotype composition matrix. The Monotype lapping machine is a stage towards the end of the matrix making process to rub down each side of the matrix to a width of 0.2". Numerous matrices are fed into a galley to be planed on two sides by two spinning diamond-faced polishing discs. They are then put through the machine again in order to plane the other two sides. Certain parts of the machine are lubricated by oil flowing over them. Each matrix is then checked to see that it fits exactly into a hand-held gauge. This ensures that they fit perfectly next to other matrices when an entire fount is arranged in a matrix case. The matrices are then degreased and washed.
The planing of matrices to the correct final size can be done by hand, but the machine would have been essential when there were thousands of matrices being made by the factory each day. There are, for example, 255 matrices in a standard matrix case.
The machine still works and occupies a room of its own at The Type Archive. It is the only one of its kind in the world.
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/8
- type:
- lapping machine
Section of Monotype Lapping Machine
Deaman's switch bar two of two
More
There are eighty-two successive operations that are required to get from a designer’s artwork to each perfect Monotype composition matrix. The Monotype lapping machine is a stage towards the end of the matrix making process to rub down each side of the matrix to a width of 0.2". Numerous matrices are fed into a galley to be planed on two sides by two spinning diamond-faced polishing discs. They are then put through the machine again in order to plane the other two sides. Certain parts of the machine are lubricated by oil flowing over them. Each matrix is then checked to see that it fits exactly into a hand-held gauge. This ensures that they fit perfectly next to other matrices when an entire fount is arranged in a matrix case. The matrices are then degreased and washed.
The planing of matrices to the correct final size can be done by hand, but the machine would have been essential when there were thousands of matrices being made by the factory each day. There are, for example, 255 matrices in a standard matrix case.
The machine still works and occupies a room of its own at The Type Archive. It is the only one of its kind in the world.
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/9
- type:
- lapping machine
Rib for Monotype Lapping Machine
Rib 1 from Monotype lapping machine, used by Monotype Corporation
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/10
- type:
- lapping machine and component - object
Rib for Monotype Lapping Machine
Rib 2 from Monotype lapping machine, used by Monotype Corporation
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/11
- type:
- lapping machine and component - object
Rib for Monotype Lapping Machine
Rib 3 from Monotype lapping machine, used by Monotype Corporation
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/12
- type:
- lapping machine and component - object
Rib for Monotype Lapping Machine
Rib 4 from Monotype lapping machine, used by Monotype Corporation
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/13
- type:
- lapping machine and component - object
Rib for Monotype Lapping Machine
Rib 5 from Monotype lapping machine, used by Monotype Corporation
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/14
- type:
- lapping machine and component - object
Panel for Monotype Lapping Machine
Back panel (right) from Monotype lapping machine, used by Monotype Corporation
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/15
- type:
- lapping machine and component - object
Panel for Monotype Lapping Machine
Back panel (left) from Monotype lapping machine, used by Monotype Corporation
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/16
- type:
- lapping machine and component - object
Cover for Monotype Lapping Machine
Lapping Machine Right Hand Side Bottom Half of Top Cover
Drive Shaft for Monotype Lapping Machine
Lapping Machine Left Side Top Drive Shaft
Drive Shaft for Monotype Lapping Machine
Lapping Machine Right Hand Side Bottom Drive Shaft
- Materials:
- metal plated (unknown)
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/19
- type:
- lapping machine and component - object
Drive Shaft for Monotype Lapping Machine
Lapping Machine Left Hand Side Bottom Drive Shaft
Drive Shaft for Monotype Lapping Machine
Lapping Machine Right Hand Side Top Drive Shaft
Sump Back for Monotype Lapping Machine
Lapping Machine Sump Back
Oil Pipe and S-Bend Connector for Monotype Lapping Machine
Lapping Machine Right Hand Side Top Oil Pipe And S Bend Connector
Sump Front for Monotype Lapping Machine
Sump Front of Laps sizing machine. Used by Monotype Corporation
Cowl for Monotype Lapping Machine
Laps Right-Hand Side Cowl of Laps sizing machine. Used by Monotype Corporation
Cover for Monotype Lapping Machine
Laps Right-Hand Side top-left cover of Laps sizing machine. Used by Monotype Corporation
Cover for Monotype Lapping Machine
Laps Right-Hand Side top cover right flap of Laps sizing machine. Used by Monotype Corporation
Cover for Monotype Lapping Machine
Laps Right-Hand Side top cover left half of Laps sizing machine. Used by Monotype Corporation
Cover for Monotype Lapping Machine
Laps Right-Hand Side top cover, right top of Laps sizing machine. Used by Monotype Corporation
Motor and Bracket for Monotype Lapping Machine
Motor 2 Moving Plate and Bracket T2 of Laps sizing machine. Used by Monotype Corporation
Drive Belt for Monotype Lapping Machine
Lapping Machine Motor 1 Drive Belt
Large Font Wash Station Trough for Monotype Lapping Machine
Lapping Machine Trough From Large Font Wash Station
Pulley Wheel for Monotype Lapping Machine
Lapping Machine Motor 1 Bottom Pulley Wheel
Pulley Wheel for Monotype Lapping Machine
Lapping Machine Motor 1 Top Pulley Wheel
Drive Chain for Monotype Lapping Machine
Lapping Machine Unit 2 Drive Chain
Drive Chain for Monotype Lapping Machine
Lapping Machine Unit 3 Drive Chain
Drive Chain for Monotype Lapping Machine
Lapping Machine Unit 5 Drive Chain
Oil Pipe for Monotype Lapping Machine
Laps right hand side oil pipe from Monotype lapping machine, used by Monotype Corporation
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/38
- type:
- lapping machine and component - object
Oil Pump and Pipe for Monotype Lapping Machine
Laps left hand side oil pump and pipe from Monotype lapping machine, used by Monotype Corporation
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/39
- type:
- lapping machine and component - object
Spacers and Bolts for Monotype Lapping Machine
Unit 2. Spacers and bolts from Monotype lapping machine, used by Monotype Corporation
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/40
- type:
- lapping machine and component - object
Spacers and Bolts for Monotype Lapping Machine
Unit 3. Spacers and bolts from Monotype lapping machine, used by Monotype Corporation
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/41
- type:
- lapping machine and component - object
Spacers for Monotype Lapping Machine
Motor 2. Back spacers Monotype lapping machine, used by Monotype Corporation
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/42
- type:
- lapping machine and component - object
Spacers for Monotype Lapping Machine
Unit3, spacer holder. Back spacers from Monotype lapping machine, used by Monotype Corporation
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/43
- type:
- lapping machine and component - object
Cover Fixings for Monotype Lapping Machine
Far left top over fixings from Monotype lapping machine from Monotype lapping machine, used by Monotype Corporation
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/44
- type:
- lapping machine and component - object
Sump Tray for Monotype Lapping Machine
Sump Top Tray of Laps sizing machine. Used by Monotype Corporation
Drive Shaft Cover for Monotype Lapping Machine
Top Drive Shafts Lower Cover of Laps sizing machine. Used by Monotype Corporation
Single Unit Extension for Monotype Lapping Machine
Single Unit Extension of Laps sizing machine. Used by Monotype Corporation
Bar for Monotype Lapping Machine
Loose Bar of Laps sizing machine. Used by Monotype Corporation
Divider for Monotype Lapping Machine
Laps Divider of Laps sizing machine. Used by Monotype Corporation
Spacer for Monotype Lapping Machine
Motor 3 Back Spacer of Laps sizing machine. Used by Monotype Corporation
Spacer for Monotype Lapping Machine
Motor 2 front spacer of Laps sizing machine. Used by Monotype Corporation
Panel for Monotype Lapping Machine
Laps Left-Hand Side Panel of Laps sizing machine. Used by Monotype Corporation
Panel for Monotype Lapping Machine
Laps Right-Hand Side Panel of Laps sizing machine. Used by Monotype Corporation
Cover for Monotype Lapping Machine
Laps Right-Hand Side Bottom Half of Cover of Laps sizing machine. Used by Monotype Corporation
Walnut for Monotype Lapping Machine
Laps Walnut of Laps sizing machine. Used by Monotype Corporation
Screws and Spacers for Monotype Lapping Machine
Unit 5 Screws & Spacers of Laps sizing machine. Used by Monotype Corporation
Component for Monotype Lapping Machine
Loose Component of Laps sizing machine. Used by Monotype Corporation
V-Belt Cover Fixings for Monotype Lapping Machine
Motor 1 V-Belt Cover Fixings of Laps sizing machine. Used by Monotype Corporation
Rib Fixings for Monotype Lapping Machine
Laps Ribs Fixings of Laps sizing machine. Used by Monotype Corporation
Mounting Bolts for Monotype Lapping Machine
Motor 2 Mounting Bolts of Laps sizing machine. Used by Monotype Corporation
Electrical Cable Dips for Monotype Lapping Machine
Electrical Cable Dips of Laps sizing machine. Used by Monotype Corporation
Pulley Key for Monotype Lapping Machine
Motor 1 Top Pulley Key of Laps sizing machine. Used by Monotype Corporation
Spring for Monotype Lapping Machine
Unit 2 Spring of Laps sizing machine. Used by Monotype Corporation
Components for Monotype Lapping Machine
Monotype lapping machine, used by Monotype Corporation. Laps right-hand side botton half of top cover fixings.
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/64
- type:
- lapping machine and component - object
Components for Monotype Lapping Machine
Monotype lapping machine, used by Monotype Corporation. Spacer 2 left top drive shaft.
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/65
- type:
- lapping machine and component - object
Components for Monotype Lapping Machine
Components from Monotype lapping machine, used by Monotype Corporation. Spacer 3 left top drive shaft.
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/66
- type:
- lapping machine and component - object
Components for Monotype Lapping Machine
Components from Monotype lapping machine, used by Monotype Corporation. Laps left side top drive shaft. Spacer 1.
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/67
- type:
- lapping machine and component - object
Components for Monotype Lapping Machine
Components from Monotype lapping machine, used by Monotype Corporation. Left side top drive shaft covers fixings.
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/68
- type:
- lapping machine and component - object
Components for Monotype Lapping Machine
Components from Monotype lapping machine, used by Monotype Corporation. Laps right-hand side top left cover fixings.
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/69
- type:
- lapping machine and component - object
Components for Monotype Lapping Machine
Components from Monotype lapping machine, used by Monotype Corporation. Laps left-hand side far right bracket fixings
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/70
- type:
- lapping machine and component - object
Components for Monotype Lapping Machine
Components from Monotype lapping machine, used by Monotype Corporation. Laps right-hand side top cover right.
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/71
- type:
- lapping machine and component - object
Components for Monotype Lapping Machine
Components from Monotype lapping machine, used by Monotype Corporation. Laps cowl screw
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/72
- type:
- lapping machine and component - object
Components for Monotype Lapping Machine
Components from Monotype lapping machine, used by Monotype Corporation. Left hand side right hand brace
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/73
- type:
- lapping machine and component - object
Components for Monotype Lapping Machine
Components from Monotype lapping machine, used by Monotype Corporation. Sump fixings + oil pipe
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/74
- type:
- lapping machine and component - object
Components for Monotype Lapping Machine
Components from Monotype lapping machine, used by Monotype Corporation. Laps rib 5 fixings
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/75
- type:
- lapping machine and component - object
Components for Monotype Lapping Machine
Components from Monotype lapping machine, used by Monotype Corporation. Laps right-hand side panel fixings
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/76
- type:
- lapping machine and component - object
Components for Monotype Lapping Machine
Components from Monotype lapping machine, used by Monotype Corporation. Laps oil filter tap
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/77
- type:
- lapping machine and component - object
Components for Monotype Lapping Machine
Components from Monotype lapping machine, used by Monotype Corporation. Laps divider fixings
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/78
- type:
- lapping machine and component - object
Components for Monotype Lapping Machine
Components from Monotype lapping machine, used by Monotype Corporation. Laps divider oil filter fixings
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/79
- type:
- lapping machine and component - object
Components for Monotype Lapping Machine
Components from Monotype lapping machine, used by Monotype Corporation. Laps Rib1 fixings
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/80
- type:
- lapping machine and component - object
Components for Monotype Lapping Machine
Components from Monotype lapping machine, used by Monotype Corporation. Laps Unit 2 chain tensioner
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/81
- type:
- lapping machine and component - object
V-Belt Cover for Monotype Lapping Machine
Monotype Lapping Machine Motor 1 V-Belts Cover
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/82
- type:
- lapping machine
Oil Pump Filters for Monotype Lapping Machine
Monotype Lapping Machine Oil Pump Filters
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/83
- type:
- lapping machine
Motor for Monotype Lapping Machine
Monotype Lapping Machine Motor 3
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/84
- type:
- lapping machine
Starter for Monotype Lapping Machine
Monotype Lapping Machine Starter RIght Hand Side
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/85
- type:
- lapping machine
Motor for Monotype Lapping Machine
Monotype Lapping Machine Motor 1
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/86
- type:
- lapping machine
Motor for Monotype Lapping Machine
Monotype Lapping Machine Motor 2
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/87
- type:
- lapping machine
Cover for Monotype Lapping Machine
Monotype Lapping Machine Middle Left Top Cover
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/88
- type:
- lapping machine
Oil Pipe for Monotype Lapping Machine
Monotype Lapping Machine Oil Pipe to Single Unit
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/89
- type:
- lapping machine
Extraction Cover for Monotype Lapping Machine
Monotype Lapping Machine Middle Right Extraction Cover
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/90
- type:
- lapping machine
Sump Drain Bits for Monotype Lapping Machine
Monotype Lapping Machine Sump Drain Bits
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/91
- type:
- lapping machine
Starter for Monotype Lapping Machine
Monotype Lapping Machine Starter Left Hand Side
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/92
- type:
- lapping machine
Mounting Bolts for Monotype Lapping Machine
Motor 3 Mounting Bolts of Laps sizing machine. Used by Monotype Corporation
Pulley Drives for Monotype Lapping Machine
Unit 5 Pulley Drives of Laps sizing machine. Used by Monotype Corporation
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/94
- type:
- pulley drives
Pulley Drives for Monotype Lapping Machine
Unit 3 Pulley Drives of Laps sizing machine. Used by Monotype Corporation
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/95
- type:
- pulley drives
Pulley Drives for Monotype Lapping Machine
Unit 6 Pulley Drives of Laps sizing machine. Used by Monotype Corporation
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/96
- type:
- pulley drives
Extractor Extension Screws for Monotype Lapping Machine
Extractor Extension Screws of Laps sizing machine. Used by Monotype Corporation
Components for Monotype Lapping Machine
Components from Monotype lapping machine, used by Monotype Corporation. Loose upright from A Unit.
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/98
- type:
- lapping machine and component - object
Components for Monotype Lapping Machine
Components from Monotype lapping machine, used by Monotype Corporation. Sump joining clips.
- Object Number:
- 1995-1506/99
- type:
- lapping machine and component - object
Screws for Monotype Lapping Machine
Unit 7 Screws of Laps sizing machine. Used by Monotype Corporation
