Accretech
W GM 4200 E Edge
What it is
General reference — not yet source-verifiedEdge grinders are wafer-processing tools that condition the outer edge of a wafer. Edge grinding is used to shape the wafer perimeter so later handling and device-processing steps can proceed with reduced edge-related damage risk.
How it works
General reference — not yet source-verifiedEdge grinders generally hold a wafer on a chuck and bring a grinding wheel into controlled contact with the wafer perimeter. The machine removes material from the edge while managing wafer position and grinding path so the edge profile can be formed repeatably.
Where it fits in the process flow
General reference — not yet source-verifiedEdge grinding sits in wafer preparation rather than in patterning, deposition, or electrical test. The step is typically used before later thinning, polishing, dicing, or other downstream wafer-handling operations that benefit from a controlled wafer edge condition.
What do the numbers mean?
Wafer handling10
Configuration & options7
- Grinding speed:[1]
Where are the manuals?
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Frequently asked questions
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No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the W GM 4200 E Edge are on record.
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No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the W GM 4200 E Edge are on record.
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The control-system platform and OS era of the W GM 4200 E Edge are not on record.
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No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the W GM 4200 E Edge are on record.
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The process node or technology generation of the W GM 4200 E Edge is not on record.
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Sources & citations
Sources (4)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]Inventory photo
- [2]waferpedia.com — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
- [3]Equipment inventory listing
- [4]Accretech W GM 4200 E Edge family | Waferpedia — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
Last updated Oct 20, 2026.
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