Apr 22, 2024
If you’re a parts manufacturer in the Pittsburgh area, you’re probably familiar with abrasive flow machining. AFM is a finishing process used to deburr and polish the inner and outer surfaces of a workpiece. Many Pittsburgh-area manufacturers use AFM...
Apr 9, 2024
In the manufacturing realm, surface smoothness refers to the quality of a surface in terms of its texture, finish, and absence of irregularities or roughness. A high degree of surface smoothness is required to ensure the efficient function of high-performance parts...
Mar 25, 2024
Abrasive Flow Machining (AFM) is a non-traditional precision machining process used to finish a variety of parts and components. It offers an efficient and cost-effective way to remove burrs and other unwanted surface imperfections from a workpiece. The AFM process...
Mar 12, 2024
More and more companies are choosing Deburring and Finishing Technologies for professional abrasive flow machining (AFM) services in West Pennsylvania/East Ohio. We’ve been providing AFM services and abrasive flow media to local companies since 2009. They know...
Feb 11, 2024
Many industries are using abrasive flow machining (AFM) to finish a wide range of components. AFM provides many benefits over traditional finishing methods. The AFM process can enhance part performance, longevity and aesthetics. The AFM process uses an abrasive media...
Jan 20, 2024
Abrasive flow machining is rapidly becoming the preferred finishing method for manufacturers of today’s high-performance parts. The AFM process effectively removes burrs and other surface imperfections without causing damage to a part. It can finish parts with a...
Jan 10, 2024
High performance is a term used to describe parts and components that have been designed and engineered to deliver superior performance compared to their standard or conventional counterparts. They are typically crafted using advanced materials, precision...
Dec 22, 2023
In Pennsylvania, extrude hone machining is used to smooth and polish a wide range of parts. Extrude hone machining is a finishing process that removes burrs and surface roughness from parts made of metal, plastic, ceramics, and other materials. It provides many...
Dec 14, 2023
Today’s engine parts need to be finished to precise standards to ensure their function, efficiency, and longevity. Many of these parts have intricate internal surfaces and passages. Since traditional finishing methods are often not able to reach these interior...
Nov 21, 2023
Few new manufacturing technologies have had as much impact as 3D printing. 3D printing is changing the way parts and products are manufactured. More and more companies are including 3D printing as part of their production process. There are several different types of...
