Hand deburring is commonly done with all types of part sizes and shapes and with many different types of materials. The copper part on the left has sharp edges and heat treat and welding discoloration. The manufacturer had been manually deburring and sanding this part to a clean, matte finish. Read More
Amidst the various types of finishing you can perform on a product, there is always the option to deburr a part by hand. The manual deburring process is a very time-consuming process but may be necessary for certain hard to reach areas in parts with complex geometry, and in instances where many different parts are being manufactured. Depending on your company and the parts you produce, manual deburring may be necessary, rather than the increasing use of a robotic process. Read More
These carbon steel parts had a blue coating on them that needed to be removed prior to polishing. Abrasive blasting was not an option as it could pit the metal and make it impossible to get a near mirror finish. Instead, a tumbling process was first used to remove the coating and then polish the part. Read More
At Kramer Industries, we are experts in all things related to surface finishing – including safety. Throughout any abrasive blasting process, safety should be your top priority. As you blast the surface of your project, dust and other contaminants will become airborne, increasing the risk for a potential inhalation hazard. To combat this problem, we highly recommend using an air-fed helmet. Read More
Traditionally, coal slags are used for stripping large boats, especially military ships. Recently, there has been a push to use more environmentally friendly abrasive media that are beryllium free. These alternatives need to be aggressive enough to remove 15 mils or more paint. Read More