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Helical Lap & Mfg. Co.
Mount Clemens, MI; Detroit, MI, U.S.A.
Company Website: https://www.helicallap.com/
Manufacturer Class: Metal Working Machinery

History

Last Modified: Jan 1 2026 9:00PM by krucker
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Founded in 1958, the Helical Lap Co. is a producer of internal and external expanding cast iron cylindrical laps. In 1979 they became part of the Engis Corp. group of companies.

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A detailed History of the Helical Lap Co. can be found on the company website.

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