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“Topical Case History – Converting from Standard Machined Surfaces to More Functional Plateaue
Guest column by Jack Clark, President, Surface Analytics:Â jclark@surfaceanalytics.com and Colorado State University, Mechanical...


Isotropic Surface Finishes with Vibratory Finishing
These impeller parts have been isotropically finished and then polished in a two stage process with centrifugal isotropic finishing...


Deburring and Surface Finishing as a part of Manufacturing
In many manufacturing applications, surface finish can play a critical role in the long term functionality, performance and longevity of...


Isotropic Surafce Finishes — Part 2
on a set or roller bearings. Although the various methods have produced surfaces that render surface profile numbers that are not...


Mass Finishing — an Industrial Process with a History Part 1
Above: Isotropic Micro-Finishing of Gears, Photo by Mark Riley, BV Products by Dave Davidson, SME Tech Community Advisor,...


Centrifugal Iso-Finishing Application – Difficult Burr Removal Conditions
Not all burrs are created equal. Â Some burrs are heavily rooted and some materials have a measure of plasticity. Â These kinds of...


Isotropic Surfaces — what do they really look like? Would you know one if you saw one?
If you have parts that need edge or surface finishing improvement and would like to have FREE sample part processing and a quotation...


Mass Finishing Media and Compound
MASS FINISHING MEDIA Media can be generally defined as the loose material contained in the work area of a mass finishing machine,...


Mass Finishing Basics
Feature Photo Above: Â Isotropic Micro-Finishing for High-Performance Automotive or Aerospace Components can improve performance and...


Barrel Finishing: Fundamental Fill Level Pointers
For more information contact:  Dave Davidson | dryfinish@gmail.com | 509.230.6821 Deburring/Finishing Technologist | SME Technical...
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