The Finished Part Blog

Tumbling nylon plastic parts to produce a polished finish can be difficult since the tumbling process itself often leads to small …

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Deburred Deburring and polishing aluminum is almost always a multi-step process. The aluminum part pictured above was deburred using an aggressive …

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The EPA released a statement last week regarding the regulation of coal ash waste. Due to the ‘complexity of the analysis’ …

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Removing the flash off various types of molded parts (see last post) can be done in a wet or try process. …

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According to Kramer Industries Sales Manager, Steven Schneider, owners and operators of facilities that produce and distribute medical devices in the United States are required to register annually with the FDA and to meet strict standards.

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Heavy flashing on edges This molded fiberglass part has heavy flashing on the edges that needs to be removed more efficiently …

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As a follow-up to the SAE specifications to identify the different types of shot peening media types, there are also specifications …

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In addition to choosing the proper type of tumbling media, the shape and size of media is also critical to achieving …

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Manufacturers of ammunition have been working overtime to try to meet the recent surge in demand. Due to lack of supply, …

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Here are some great ways to get great results when using our products and equipment, plus ways to minimize or eliminate problems that may develop, and save some time along the way.

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Often stamped or cut parts have sharp edges that need to be deburred and rounded to meet the final part specifications. …

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When coal is burned in a boiler to produce energy, the incombustible materials constitute three components: fly ash, bottom ash and …

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To overcome this shortage, many gun enthusiasts are beginning to reload using Kramer equipment to clean and polish used cartridges.

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Here is a quick (and certainly not comprehensive) checklist to assist in optimizing your mass finishing process: Equipment Issues Is the …

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Plating involves the deposition of thin films of metal onto other surfaces. Tumbling plated products can be a challenge to achieve …

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Many types of abrasive blast media can be re-used multiple times. The rate at which the media fractures during blasting will …

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Vibratory tumbling can be a successful method for deburring, polishing and surface finishing. When a vibe process is operating correctly, the …

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Each type of deburring and surface finishing process has particular characteristics and will produce a highly predictable and reproducible result. In order to achieve that best possible result, consider what you’re working with and what you want to achieve when selecting a system.

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Hand sanding wood parts can be a labor intensive, inconsistent and inefficient process. This cost is multiplied when small and/or intricate …

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Selecting the appropriate compounds for a vibratory tumbling process will have dramatic effects on the performance of the process and the …

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As the economy seems to be improving and production is starting to show signs of life again, now is a good …

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Using abrasive blasting for auto restoration can be a very challenging process due to potential warping of the thin metal panels. …

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Blasting with Steel Grit is an efficient and cost effective method to creating a etched profile on many surfaces. The hardness …

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Unlike polishing metal using ceramic or porcelain media, water and soapy compounds, plastic often requires a different process. The pictures show …

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There are many different areas of an automobile (or truck or van or …) that need to be blasted to remove …

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