The Finished Part Blog

Abrasive blasting is referred to by many as sandblasting. This robust procedure that demands much careful attention to detail, especially so …

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Selection of media shape and size is critical when trying to deburr slots and holes. The material type (i.e., aluminum, steel, …

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Stamped, cut, machined and otherwise processed parts often contain cutting oils and lubricants and need to be cleaned. These parts also …

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Aluminum is a relatively soft metal that is easily nicked, scratched and damaged by handling – both during the part manufacturing …

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Acrylic Parts Acrylic plastic parts often need to be polished to create a high clarity. When machined, the acrylic takes on …

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10 quick abrasive blasting tips: Nozzle size determines the air requirement (CFM), not the pot size. Pressure systems are more efficient …

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The purpose of silverware burnishing is to both physically and chemically clean and smooth the fine surface ‘grains’ of the metal. …

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Silverware burnishing is a process that combines surface hardening and polishing without the use of abrasives. On a microscopic scale, a …

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Before This saw-cut wood part (before) has sharp edges and flashing that need to be removed prior to staining and sealing …

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Bead Blasting Aluminum: This blog will look at how glass bead blasting impacts metal parts in major ways. This gentle yet …

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Selecting the properly sized air compressor for an abrasive blasting (aka ‘sandblasting’) application is directly related to the nozzle size and …

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Removing heavy rust (picture above) off steel can be accomplished successfully using an abrasive blasting process. While effective, the etched finish …

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Restoring cars, motorcycles and trucks using abrasive blasting is achieved best when the proper media is selected for different areas of …

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Tumble blasting is a process that allows for a batch or load of parts to be abrasive blasted automatically. Tumble blasting …

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Machining aluminum parts to create the specified dimensions and geometry of the part leaves light etching, ‘swirls’ and general machine marks …

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Removing rust (left side) from a cast steel part can be accomplished quickly and successfully with an aggressive blasting process. This …

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Tumble Blasting Brass Brass is one of those metals that always seems to live two lives. In its polished form, it …

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The key to achieving the optimal result in a vibratory tumbler is to make sure that the vibe is properly filled. …

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  Deburring and edge rounding often go together. Aluminum is generally tumbled with less abrasive and lighter Plastic and Synthetic media …

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Abrasive blasting (or sandblasting) in a safe manner requires an understanding of the equipment and media being used and the actual …

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The process of hardening steel using heat treatments, annealing and quenching can produce scale and blackening on the surface. In addition …

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The battle against pool residue has always been inevitable. Calcium deposits, mineral stains, and the white, chalky accumulation at the tile …

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Shaping, removing scratches, and polishing your gem is hard work – unless you automate. That’s where our industrial grade MT Series Barrel Tumblers come in.

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Steel tubes are strong and functional, and when finished well, they appear sleek and shiny. But if you’ve ever worked with …

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Finishing medical parts requires very stringent testing and results to ensure that the parts are deburred properly. Titanium stents are inserted …

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