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MASS FINISHING EQUIPMENT: Barrel and Vibratory Systems
For additional information or sample processing contact: Dave Davidson | SME Tech Advisor | 509.230.6821 | dryfinish@gmail.com MASS...


Stock and Material Removal with High Energy Centrifugal Isotropic Finishing
Edited by Dave Davidson | Deburring/Finishing Specialist | dryfinish@gmail.com Excerpted from SME Technical Paper MR79-569 by J. Bernard...


Mass Media Finishing Large Aircraft and Aircraft Engine Components (Part 2)
Figure 4 – This shafted gear utilized in helicopter turbine applications has been processed in centrifugal barrel finishing equipment to...


Mass Media Finishing Large Aircraft and Aircraft Engine Components (Part 1)
Figure 1 — This large aluminum component shown in the composite photo above was previously deburred with hand tools. Implementing a...


Some Typical Parts Finished with High Energy Finishing
FREE SAMPLE PROCESSING * CONTRACT FINISHING SERVICES * TURN-KEY FINISHING SYSTEMS For additional information or sample processing...


Vibratory Edge and Surface Finishing – Evolving Requirements and Processes (Part 2)
The capacity of tub-style vibratory equipment makes it possible to develop uniform edge contour and surface finish on larger components...


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


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...


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. Some burrs are heavily rooted and some materials have a measure of plasticity. These kinds of...
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