May 26, 2024
Mechanical abrasion is the process of wearing away material by friction or contact with another material. In industrial applications, mechanical abrasion is a factor that needs to be managed, as well as a technique to utilize. Understanding and managing abrasion is...
May 15, 2024
In manufacturing, burrs are surface imperfections such as rough areas, raised edges, or small pieces of material attached to a workpiece. They are created due to the cutting, milling, grinding, drilling, and other methods used to form or shape a part. There are five...
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...
