Polishing Tool Steel
Polishing hardened tool steel to a low Ra value often requires more than one step and long cycle times. Ra is ... Read More
Optical Clarity on Acrylic
Acrylic plastic is poly(methyl methacrylate) commonly known as plexiglass and commercially as Lucite and Plexiglas among others. When polished it can ... Read More
Deburring Brass
Brass is relatively soft metal that oxidizes easily. Care needs to be taken to not damage the surface and to ensure ... Read More
Tumble Blasting
Tumble Blast systems remove hard to reach burrs, remove rust and scale, and prepare a surface for bonding while producing either bright ... Read More
Tumbling Parts with Complex Geometry
Tumbling Complex geometry parts The after picture of this highly polished part looks like the results were excellent in achieving a ... Read More
Cleaning and Polishing 3D Printed Titanium
3D Printed Titanium Polishing Additive manufacturing or more commonly, 3D printing, provides a significant challenge for surface finishing. These challenges revolve ... Read More
Brass Parts Cleaning
Brass Parts Cleaning When soldering brass, the welded joint needs to be cleaned from excess flux and from discoloration of the ... Read More
Polishing Acrylic Plastic
Polishing Acrylic Plastic This test had multiple objectives. When the part was made, it had sharp edges and a lightly scratched ... Read More
Crushed Glass vs. Glass Beads
Glass Media Differences Probably the most important aspect of any finishing project is deciding on the proper blasting media to use. ... Read More
The Best Way to Remove Old Paint
Surface Finishing Guide Surface finishing is a necessary step for more than just new products. Old, neglected items that need a ... Read More
Heat Treated Tool Steel Polishing
Heat Treated Tool Steel Polishing Steel is often heat-treated for a variety of reasons. Heat treatment involves heating the metal to ... Read More
Cleaning Paint Plugs
Cleaning Paint Plugs Paint plugs and masks are used in paint lines to protect areas of a part against being painted. ... Read More