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Vibratory Bowl Media Attrition: Part 2

Posted by Danny Estrada on Monday, June 20th, 2022 in

What is the Attrition Rate of the Media You are Using? The key tidbit of information relative to predicting how […]...

3Degrees Discussions #81 – Justin Michaud – REM Surface Engineering

Posted by Danny Estrada on Monday, March 14th, 2022 in

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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 […]...

Isotropic Superfinishing for Gear Repair for Helicopters and Wind Turbines

Posted by Danny Estrada on Thursday, October 14th, 2021 in

Isotropic Superfinishing Isotropic superfinishing is a term that, in the broadest sense, describes any process that is achieves a “superfinish” […]...

Case Study of ISO/TS 6336-22 Micropitting Calculation

Posted by Danny Estrada on Wednesday, May 5th, 2021 in

ISO/TS 6336-22 (Calculation of load capacity of spur and helical gears — Part 22: Calculation of micropitting load capacity) is the ISO technical specification containing a proposal for a calculation for the risk of micropitting in gear sets....

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....

The Challenges of Generic Deburring vs. CAVF Deburring

Posted by Danny Estrada on Sunday, July 19th, 2020 in

Relative to gear hobbing, shaving, and/or post heat-treat grinding to generate accurate tooth morphology there may come a time wherein vibratory deburring is a requirement to remove adherent burrs. ...