Machined Magnesium Parts
Similar to aluminum, lighter weight magnesium metal parts are often machined to create the required shapes and features (see picture above). ... Read More
Polishing Machined Aluminum
Polishing machined aluminum is a delicate art—transforming raw, rugged metal parts into smooth, gleaming end products. The process is not merely ... Read More
Deburring Stainless Steel
Removing burrs from stainless steel is quite an important step in finishing it to an end product. Stainless steel demands much-specialized ... Read More
Extruded and Cut Aluminum Tube
Extruded and Cut Aluminum Tube The picture above shows an extruded and cut aluminum tube that requires both deburring and ... Read MoreWater Spots on Copper
Copper is a soft metal that is easily oxidized and stained (note previous post re: green color of Statue of Liberty). ... Read MoreDeburring Aluminum Slots
Selection of media shape and size is critical when trying to deburr slots and holes. The material type (i.e., aluminum, steel, ... Read MoreRemoving Machine Marks
Machining aluminum parts to create the specified dimensions and geometry of the part leaves light etching, ‘swirls’ and general machine marks ... Read More
Clean & Polish Steel Tubes
Steel tubes are strong and functional, and when finished well, they appear sleek and shiny. But if you’ve ever worked with ... Read MoreAluminum Pre-Anodize Finish
Creating an appropriate edge and surface finish on extruded and cut aluminum parts that need to be anodized requires both deburring ... Read MoreFinishing Aluminum Parts
Deburred Deburring and polishing aluminum is almost always a multi-step process. The aluminum part pictured above was deburred using an aggressive ... Read MoreDeburring Small Slots
Choosing the proper tumbling media is critical when the geometry or configuration of a part provides a specific challenge. Elements ... Read More