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Changing Surface Stress in Machined and Manufactured Parts
Above: Isotropic Micro-Finishing of High-Performance Crankshafts, Photo by Mark Riley, BV Peoducts Edited by Dave Davidson |...
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...
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,...
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