The Finished Part Blog

There has long been a discussion over whether powder coating or spray painting is best to provide a protective layer to …

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What is Powder Coating? Powder coating is a popular finishing process used to improve the durability and look of metal components …

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Sand blasting, also known as abrasive blasting, is a method of removing undesirable coatings, rust, or debris from a surface by …

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Abrasive blasting is a popular method for surface preparation and cleaning in a variety of sectors. Sand blasting and shot blasting …

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Nowadays, frosted glass is a popular choice in modern design. From its early use to today, frosting glass has served a …

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Rock tumbling and stone polishing is a popular hobby. The most important ingredient to achieving a great finish is time. Polishing …

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What is Shot Peening?: Shot peening is a typical manufacturing method intended to improve the fatigue life and durability of metal …

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What is Deburring? Deburring is the act of removing unwanted edges, rough areas, or burrs, which are tiny, sharp pieces of …

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When it comes to the polishing of coins, numerous collectors and enthusiasts desire their coins to have a flawless appearance—bright, glowing, …

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For preserving and extending the longevity of chains, it is necessary to polish your chains. Over time, chains gather dirt, grime, …

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Polishing acrylic isn’t merely a mechanical task—it’s a balance of precision and patience that yields an optically transparent product piece. From …

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Loved for their elegance and utility, silver utensils like forks, knives, and spoons symbolize refinement. However, as the years pass, these …

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What Is Abrasive Blasting? Industries rely on abrasive blasting as a trusted method to strip surfaces clean and restore them to …

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Why Deburr Stainless Steel? Deburring stainless steel is an essential process that stainless steel parts have to go through to rid …

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Copper is stylish, conductive, and adaptable. An ancient metal, but still a fundamental element of contemporary industry. When it comes to …

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Recovering, cleaning, and re-using brass cartridges cases is commonly done across the shooting world. After shooting, the brass might case residue …

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Wet abrasive blasting is a deliberate combination of high-pressure water and abrasive materials for surface finishing. This is a method that …

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Resin doesn’t come out of molds ready to shine. It needs smoothing, sanding, and polishing to be done without wrecking those …

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Rust is the bane of a metal’s existence. This force transforms once-uniform steel into a flaky, reddish-brown relic. Left unchecked, oxidation …

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Paint plugs and masks are used to cover areas of part that need to be protected from getting painted or coated. …

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When cutting out wood parts, it is common to get rough edges or even lots of excess material that does not …

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The parts pictured here are cast bronze with some subsequent internal machining. As the part comes out of the casting and …

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Tool steel is a hardened form of carbon steel specially made for durability when made into various types of tools. The …

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The mil profile chart for aluminum oxide grit blasting helps one understand how different grit sizes affect the surface roughness or …

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Often when manufacturing acrylic parts, the goal is to have a part that is as clear as glass. Whether cast or …

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