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A new, compact electropolishing system from Metfab Technologies is designed to allow manufacturers of high-value metallic parts such as surgical drills, stents, and screens to sharpen, deburr, passivate, and electropolish them in-house. The system could potentially allow a manufacturer to eliminate outside vendors, quality inconsistencies, and delayed deliveries. Totally enclosed, it only requires a 6x3-foot footprint and can process up to 30 loads/hour, depending upon parts and materials.
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