Mechanical Finishing

Flash Removal of Plastic Injection Molded Parts

What is a good system for cleaning dirt, debris and parting line flash prior to painting?

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Isotropic Mass Finishing for Surface Integrity and Part Performance

Barrel, vibratory, centrifugal and spindle finish can improve part performance and service life.

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First Deburring Expo is Oct. 2015 in Germany

Trade fair for deburring and polishing technology will held for the first time at the Karlsruhe Exhibition Centre

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Abrasive Control Factors for Mass Finishing Systems

Gravity and weight are the most important elements affecting speed and time.

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Multiple Finishing Processes in One Robotic Finishing Cell

How can a shop reduce costs when multiple part families require several finishing tasks?

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Electroplating

Powder Coat Stripping on Aluminum Parts

What is an efficient process for removing rejected powder coating from 6-inch 6061 aluminum without damaging the substrate?

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Dry Mass Finishing Vibratory Processes

Is it possible to run a dry vibratory deburring process for steel parts?

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Schaffner Manufacturing Acquires Barker Brothers

Barker Brothers is based in Ridgewood, NY, and has been in business for more than 100 years. The two companies represent more than 170 years of finishing experience.

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Liquid Coating

Interior Pipe Coating

What are some guidelines for coating the inner diameter of steel alloy pipe?

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Bowl vs. Tub Vibratory Machine

What should a shop keep in mind when purchasing its first vibratory machine for general finishing and deburring?

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