Centrifugal Iso-Finishing Operations on Precision Machined and 3D-Printed Parts [video]

Centrifugal Iso-Finishing Operations on Precision Machined and 3D-Printed Parts [video]

High-speed centrifugal iso- finishing and polishing for improved performance and function of precision parts, while minimizing the need for hand-deburring procedures. Continue reading Centrifugal Iso-Finishing Operations on Precision Machined and 3D-Printed Parts [video]

High-Energy Centrifugal Iso-Finishing Contract Services for Deburring and Super Iso-Finishing. Information and Sample Finishing Request Form

High-Energy Centrifugal Iso-Finishing Contract Services for Deburring and Super Iso-Finishing. Information and Sample Finishing Request Form

If you have parts that need edge or surface finishing and would like to have FREE sample part processing and a quotation developed for finishing the parts please contact Dave Davidson at dryfinish@gmail.com Continue reading High-Energy Centrifugal Iso-Finishing Contract Services for Deburring and Super Iso-Finishing. Information and Sample Finishing Request Form

Continue reading High-Energy Centrifugal Iso-Finishing Contract Services for Deburring and Super Iso-Finishing. Information and Sample Finishing Request Form

Part Stress Relief and High-Speed Centrifugal Barrel Tumbling

Part Stress Relief and High-Speed Centrifugal Barrel Tumbling

Excerpted from SME Technical Paper MR79-569 by J. Bernard Hignett edited and updated by Cole Mathisen, Sales Manager at MFI For … Continue reading Part Stress Relief and High-Speed Centrifugal Barrel Tumbling

UNTOUCHED by Human Hands…almost.  High-Speed Surface Finishing Metal Alloy 3D Printed Parts

UNTOUCHED by Human Hands…almost. High-Speed Surface Finishing Metal Alloy 3D Printed Parts

UNTOUCHED by human hands… almost. Here is a batch of our little Creative Design  and Additive Manufacturing Lab bottle openers after effortless polishing. The top picture is straight off the machine, and the bottom picture is after centrifugal isotropic finishing. Other than breaking them off the build platform, and transferring them from one barrel of media to another, there was almost no other handling involved. Continue reading UNTOUCHED by Human Hands…almost. High-Speed Surface Finishing Metal Alloy 3D Printed Parts

3 Next Generation Gear Finishing Processes

3 Next Generation Gear Finishing Processes

Ray Chalmers Contributing Editor at Modern Machine Shop magazine interviews Dave Davidson, Deburring/Finishing Technologist about processes for the surface finishing … Continue reading 3 Next Generation Gear Finishing Processes

High-Speed and Hands-Free Post-Process Surface Finishing of 3D Printed or Additive Manufactured Parts

High-Speed and Hands-Free Post-Process Surface Finishing of 3D Printed or Additive Manufactured Parts

The Process: Achieving a polish on a 3D Printed part depends greatly on the material and the initial roughness and scale left over from the printing process. On relatively clean (no heavy heat scale or atmospheric discoloration) titanium or stainless steel 3D printed parts with an initial surface roughness of 300-400 micro-inch Ra here is a typical example process that is used with Centrifugal Iso-Finishing Machines.:
Step One: Heavy grinding with aggressive plastic or ceramic media for 60 – 90 minutes
Step Two: Pre-Polish with lighter plastic for 30 Minutes
Step Three: High Polish with dry corn cob polishing media or porcelain for 30 Minutes
Total process time Two Hours (Not including loading) Continue reading High-Speed and Hands-Free Post-Process Surface Finishing of 3D Printed or Additive Manufactured Parts

SME – Networking for Manufacturing Professionals

SME – Networking for Manufacturing Professionals

SME (formerly: Society of Manufacturing Engineers) is a nation-wide networking and technical organization for manufacturing professionals. It sponsors plant tours, seminars, networking events, technical papers and articles, manufacturing and lean certification exams and has technical interest groups, local chapters and industry forums. See also: sme.org

Should you be a member? If you are reading this – you should be. Download the EZ membership application from here:
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Complete it and fax it, or mail it. If you have trouble downloading the form email me at my ddavidson@deburring-tech-group.com address and I will send you an attachment by email.
One of the signature activities at SME, especially at the local chapter level are the technical plant tours and other area manufacturing-related events and networking opportunities that the chapter organizes. Shown below are photos taken at SME Technical Plant Tours that were organized by the Spokane, WA chapter. Check out the SME.org website and check to see if there is a local chapter near you or please contact SME Membership at 800.733.4763, 313.425.3000 or email membership@sme.org for further information Continue reading SME – Networking for Manufacturing Professionals

Understanding Centrifugal Iso-Finishing Technology’s Role in Functional Finishing

Understanding Centrifugal Iso-Finishing Technology’s Role in Functional Finishing

The mechanism that allows for improved “functionality” for all surfaces is basic to surface performance —to accept the loads imposed and resist wear. Traditional processes that generate form and control fit do not necessarily dictate how that part or assembly will function over time. In recent years, it has been realized that there is another contributor to long term part performance—surface finish. If a manufacturer does not account for surface finish characteristics like lube retention, micro burr removal, identification of torn and folded material, directionality, and load-bearing capability, the performance of components in the system cannot be predicted. High-energy finishing processes can also contribute to more predictable and extended service life by developing useful and uniform compressive stress equilibrium in parts as a hedge against premature fatigue failure. Continue reading Understanding Centrifugal Iso-Finishing Technology’s Role in Functional Finishing

APPLICATION: Centrifugal Iso-Finishing for Medical and Dental Part Fine Finishing and Polishing.

APPLICATION: Centrifugal Iso-Finishing for Medical and Dental Part Fine Finishing and Polishing.

For additional information contact the Contributing Editor: David A, Davidson Deburring/Finishing Technologist | +1.509-563.9859 Cell and WhatsApp ddavidson@deburring-tech-group.com | dryfinish.wixsite.com/iso-finish … Continue reading APPLICATION: Centrifugal Iso-Finishing for Medical and Dental Part Fine Finishing and Polishing.

Why is Surface Roughness So Important in Manufacturing?

Why is Surface Roughness So Important in Manufacturing?

Guest column by Mike Klein at Isofinishing Inc. For additional information or to make arrangements for free sample processing of … Continue reading Why is Surface Roughness So Important in Manufacturing?

Centrifugal Iso-Finishing Technology: The machines

Centrifugal Iso-Finishing Technology: The machines

What kind of parts are being deburred, finished and polished with Centrifugal Iso-Finishing?

High-speed and Hands-free Deburring and Super Iso-Finishing Precision Components from many Industries. The industries served include:
• Medical Implants and Orthopedic Devices
• Dental and Orthodontic Parts
• Aerospace Engine Components
• Aerospace Airframe and Structural Components
• Automotive Engine and Powertrain Components (Isotropic Finishing)
• High-Performance Motorsports and Powertrain (Isofinishing)
• Motorcycle engine and powertrain
• Machine Tooling,
• Metal 3D Printed Parts
• Plastic 3D Printed Parts
• Injection Moldings and Machined Plastics
• Springs
• Acrylic and Acetate Polishing
• Precious Jewelry and Fashion Accessory Polishing
• Screw Machine Part Deburring and Super-Finishing
• Eyewear Components
• Firearms and ammunition
• Metal Injection Molded Parts (MIM)
• Investment Castings
• Powdered Metal Parts Smoothing and Polishing
• Deflashing and smoothing of plastics and rubber
• Surface Burnishing for Compressive Stress
Ask about the (free) sample part processing program
See also our sample part processing form here: https://lnkd.in/guGnPZG

Continue reading Centrifugal Iso-Finishing Technology: The machines

CENTRIFUGAL BARREL FINISHING: High-Speed Deburring, Finishing, Burnishing, Polishing, Super-Finishing

CENTRIFUGAL BARREL FINISHING: High-Speed Deburring, Finishing, Burnishing, Polishing, Super-Finishing

These machines are typically made up of four individual barrels (or drums) mounted on the outer edge of a turret. The turret is rotated in one direction, causing the barrels to rotate in the opposite direction creating very high G-forces or pressures, as well as considerable media sliding action within the drums. Continue reading CENTRIFUGAL BARREL FINISHING: High-Speed Deburring, Finishing, Burnishing, Polishing, Super-Finishing