by Dave Davidson, Deburring/Finishing Technologist, dryfinish@gmail.com
ddavidson@deburring-tech-group.com | dryfinish.wixsite.com./iso-finish
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
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
Edward F. Rossman, Boeing, https://www.slideshare.net/dryfinish/titanium-toolf22
“Centrifugal Iso-Finishing Technology” Workshop or Clinic Presentation Slide Deck, David A. Davidson, https://www.slideshare.net/dryfinish/centrifugal-isofinishing-for-additive-manufactured-parts-153875294
“Turbo-Abrasive Machining and Finishing” MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING Magazine, Annual Aerospace Supplement., Dr. M. L. Massarsky, D. A. Davidson, https://www.slideshare.net/dryfinish/turboabrasive-machining-me-aerospace-supplement-reprint