chemcially accelerated vibratory finishing Archives

REM Surface Engineering smooths out issues using Nikon’s micro X-ray CT scanning

Posted by Justin Stephens on Tuesday, May 21st, 2024 in

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The Basics of Automotive Surface Engineering by Isotropic Superfinishing

Posted by Danny Estrada on Monday, April 25th, 2022 in

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NASA SPINOFF – Some Engineering Is Only Skin Deep

Posted by Danny Estrada on Monday, January 31st, 2022 in

So he contacted REM Surface Engineering of Southington, Connecticut. Founded by CEO Justin Michaud’s grandfather as a decorative plating supply […]...

Post-Process Superfinishing of Additively Manufactured Components for Next-Gen Space Application

Posted by Danny Estrada on Thursday, November 4th, 2021 in

REM Surface Engineering and Additive Manufacturing The past decades have seen Additive Manufacturing (AM) develop from an idea to a […]...

Scratching the Surface: How Surface Engineering Fills in the Gaps that AM Leaves Behind

Posted by Danny Estrada on Wednesday, May 12th, 2021 in

Prior to 3D printing’s arrival on the manufacturing scene, the US military supply chain was often met with lengthy and arduous timelines for critical asset production. This not only stalled the manufacture and repair of essential equipment within t...

The History of Electroplating and a Historical Review of the Evolution of NASF

Posted by Danny Estrada on Monday, April 5th, 2021 in

The history of electroplating is a curious mixture of mistakes, observations, serendipity and experimental development, enmeshed and entwined with the discovery of electricity in the late 18th century....

Mechanical Paste Polishing vs. CAVF Finishing of Gears

Posted by Danny Estrada on Monday, August 3rd, 2020 in

A recent Materials Matter article compared generic deburring versus CAVF (chemically accelerated vibratory finishing.) Both techniques are conducted in a vibratory unit....

Metal Finishing for 3D Printed Parts Webinar – Part 8 – LATTICE BRACELET

Posted by Danny Estrada on Tuesday, July 7th, 2020 in

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Metal Finishing for 3D Printed Parts Webinar – Part 5 – FINGER SPLINTS

Posted by Danny Estrada on Monday, July 6th, 2020 in

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Metal Finishing for 3D Parts Webinar – Part 3 – GEARS

Posted by Danny Estrada on Monday, July 6th, 2020 in

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Metal Finishing for 3D Printed Parts Webinar – Part 6 – SHOCK ABSORBER PISTON

Posted by Danny Estrada on Monday, July 6th, 2020 in

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Gear Corrosion During the Manufacturing Process

Posted by Danny Estrada on Tuesday, November 19th, 2013 in

No matter how well gears are designed and manufactured, gear corrosion can occur that may easily result in catastrophic failure. Since corrosion is sporadic and a rare event and often difficult to observe in the root fillet region or in finely pitche...