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Mass Finishing: What is it All About?
Mass finishing refers to any deburring, edge breaking, or surface conditioning process in which the workpieces, although confined in a chamber, are not fixtured.
Article Published: 2/21/2011
Buffing and Polishing— Looking to the Future
While there may be alternative methods of finishing—buffing and polishing are two processes that are tough to duplicate with other methods.
Article Published: 2/18/2011
Better Peening Shouldn’t Be a Shot in the Dark
Almost any pilot will tell you that when it comes to airplane parts like wings or engine blades, failure is unacceptable. That’s why more aerospace companies have sought to reduce the possibility of metal fatigue in such critical parts, and why some...
Article Published: 12/1/2010
Improving Aerospace Engines with Advanced Materials
Advanced ceramics and high performance superalloys are playing an important role in improving aerospace engines as aerospace manufacturers look for high-temperature materials that increase performance, improve fuel efficiency and satisfy safety stan...
Article Published: 12/1/2010
Polishing Stainless Steel Screws Revisited
To the readers: In my June 2001 column I answered a question regarding options to polish stainless steel screws.
Article Published: 2/1/2002
Centrifugal Disc Finishing
Ten questions you should be able to answer...
Article Published: 5/1/1996
Fundamentals of Mass Finishing
There are many facets to mass finishing one must consider: part size and shape, media type, compound and equipment...
Article Published: 12/1/1995

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