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Some Key Processes Used in the Deburring and Finishing of Metal Parts
Deburring is an important part of the metal finishing process. It's the removal of small extraneous metal pieces curling or sticking out of a part. This is done to make the part look smooth and finished. There are two main deburring processes: manual deburring and...
Is My Production Line Optimized?
Your production line efficiency can be the lifeblood of your business’s success. If it’s not running up to standard, there’s a lot of potentially wasted business time and energy. Here are some tips on identifying issues with any production line. Monitor Performance...
The Benefits of Shot Peening
Shot peening is a cold work process used to impart compressive residual stresses onto the surface of a component, which results in modified mechanical properties. The shot peening process is used to add strength and reduce the stress profile of components. How...
Metal Degreasing for Shipping Metal Materials
Metal degreasing is an essential process in order to ship metal materials. Parts that are wet or oily cannot be shipped to customers, as it will cause a mess and the final product will not be up to standard. Our company offers metal degreasing services so that the...
What is Passivation and How Does it Work?
Passivation is a process in which the surface of metal is treated to form a stable oxide film. Passivation can offer protection to the object against corrosion and the elements. Passivation is typically done for metals that are not very resistant to corrosion, like...
What is Electropolishing and How Does it Work?
Electropolishing is a technique that uses an electrolytic process to remove material from a metal surface. It is often used to clean and brighten metals, and can be used on both small and large scale projects. The electropolishing process begins by submerging the...
Benefits of Metal Finishing
Looking into the benefits of metal finishing? There are a ton of perks that come along with pursuing this craft. However, without expert knowledge, they only create minimal change. Here are the traits that separate your surfaces quickly with expert metal finishing....
What Is Passivation?
At Mechanical Metal Finishing, we offer passivation services which reduces the chemical reactivity of a metal part. The basic definition of passivation is that it is a method of improving the corrosion resistance of stainless steel parts by removing contaminants like...
Thermal, Tumble Barrel, and Vibratory Deburring: What Are The Differences?
Thermal deburring, tumble barrel deburring, vibratory deburring, what is deburring and what are the differences between the three? This is a common question and one we can definitely break down for you. Simply put, deburring is a process used to smooth the rough edges...
Benefits Of Ball Burnishing
Ball burnishing is a cold-working process where ball bearings scour against metal parts or steel alloys, resulting in a nice and shiny smooth surface that has a reduced chance of corrosion and/or cracking (carbon steel ball bearings of various shapes and sizes are...