MECHANICAL FINISHING

Electroplating

Powder Coat Stripping on Aluminum Parts

What is an efficient process for removing rejected powder coating from 6-inch 6061 aluminum without damaging the substrate?

Mechanical Finishing

Dry Mass Finishing Vibratory Processes

Is it possible to run a dry vibratory deburring process for steel parts?

Mechanical Finishing

Schaffner Manufacturing Acquires Barker Brothers

Barker Brothers is based in Ridgewood, NY, and has been in business for more than 100 years. The two companies represent more than 170 years of finishing experience.

Mechanical Finishing

Interior Pipe Coating

What are some guidelines for coating the inner diameter of steel alloy pipe?

Mechanical Finishing

Bowl vs. Tub Vibratory Machine

What should a shop keep in mind when purchasing its first vibratory machine for general finishing and deburring?

Mechanical Finishing

Media That Stays Sharp

Is there a sharp, preformed ceramic media shape that can reach into tight-radius areas of parts?

Mechanical Finishing

Controlling Tight Radius Tolerances

What are some tips for deburring medium-size steel parts while maintaining strict radius tolerances?

Mechanical Finishing

Deburring by Magnetic Spinner

Is there a machine that can deburr intricate knurls, slots and holes in small aluminum and stainless parts?

Mechanical Finishing

Arguments for Outsourcing

What are some good reasons to outsource surface finishing operations?

Mechanical Finishing

What’s in a Burr?

An unclear definition has led to an industry standard for classifying burrs.