Ceramic media chips and small media are lodging in the parts during our vibratory process. How can we prevent or eliminate these problems? Ask an ExpertPublished: 3/25/2013
The process is acceptable, but the problem is that the parts stack together in the vibrator, and about 15 percent of them have to be reprocessed. Ask an ExpertPublished: 9/22/2011
We are spending too much on such things as deburring and cleaning of parts after machining or grinding. My assignment is to take a fresh look at our mass finishing operations and come up with a cost saving plan. Ask an ExpertPublished: 1/11/2011
In your April column, you strongly recommended against cylinder media. Yet, in the same and other publications, many other articles on media selection refer to the popularity of cylinders, and they often recommend them for hole deburring and general... Ask an ExpertPublished: 7/1/2010
What process(es) would you recommend to get intricate detail like lettering and emblems to a smooth, clean, bright finish? Ask an ExpertPublished: 10/1/2009
Your frequent reference to the tri-cyl shape as being one of the most universal has been true for many jobs, but this is apparently an exception. Ask an ExpertPublished: 4/1/2009
I have some concern about using this media. Will it debur as well as my angle cut triangles? Will it have shorter life since it is smaller? Can I mix these two media? Should I have any other concerns? Ask an ExpertPublished: 1/1/2006
What component of the compound causes this accelerated media wear and could it also harm machine parts such as the urethane liner? Ask an ExpertPublished: 1/1/2006