The Finished Part Blog

Pewter is a soft, malleable metal consisting primarily of tin. Decorative plates, jewelry, figurines and even keys (see picture below) can …

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In every conceivable industry, from motorcycle parts to fine cabinet handles, we run through each variable in order to determine the optimum combination of process, equipment and material.

And we’d love to do the same for you.

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Before This small polyamide, thermoplastic resin, hardened part had a rough surface finish as well as flashing that needed to be …

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Abrasive blast rooms offer a lot of advantages when blasting large parts and when using a re-usable media such as Aluminum …

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The way to keep a log home looking great over time is to keep it clean and mold free, according to Kramer Industries, one of the leading suppliers of abrasive blasting equipment and supplies.

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Creating an appropriate edge and surface finish on extruded and cut aluminum parts that need to be anodized requires both deburring …

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Aluminum cast parts typically have a dull, matte finish after coming out of the casting process. The part on the right …

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ContractorTalk.com is a great resource for contractors looking for help from their peers on a variety of topics. There was recently …

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Here are several case history examples that demonstrate how we have been able to apply our experience and step-by-step problem-solving process to help meet the everyday challenges of our customers.

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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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