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Vibratory Finish
Throughout the process of
casting and finishing any aluminum product, it is
inevitable that the formation of burrs and sharp edges
will result. These burrs and sharp edges can
negatively impact the fit, form and function of the
castings intended use during assembly or when parts
are in service. Not only can burrs damage the function
of a part but they can also be a physical hazard to
operators and customers that handle the product.
Therefore it may be necessary to remove any unwanted
burrs that occur. Vibratory Finish is an excellent way
to remove burrs on a casting. Vibratory Finishing
consists of moving a part through a carefully selected
non-abrasive media. The media impedes the surface of
the casting resulting in any unnecessary burrs and
sharp edges being removed. The non-abrasive media
peens or pounds the edges and surface of the part.
Some Advantages of Vibratory
Finishing:
- Lightly de-burrs the edges of
a casting
- Produces little or no wear on
the casting
- No scratch patterns can be
developed, as nothing is cutting the surface
- Produces gentle radiuses on a
casting
- Polishes, de-scales, cleans
and smoothens a casting’s surface
- Produces a brighter surface
finish
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