Surface Finish Archives - REM Surface Engineering

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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What to Expect From Chemically Accelerated Superfinishing Process

Posted by Danny Estrada on Wednesday, August 30th, 2023 in

Isotropic superfinishing is a customizable manufacturing operation whereby tens or hundreds of gears can be simultaneously processed in the same […]...

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

Posted by Danny Estrada on Monday, March 14th, 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 […]...

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” […]...

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...

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....

Advancing rocket propulsion through Additive Manufacturing, novel surface finishing technologies and public-private partnerships

Posted by Christina Michaud on Tuesday, December 1st, 2020 in

Whilst Additive Manufacturing is undoubtedly having a huge impact on the design and manufacture of rocket propulsion systems, most notably combustion chambers and nozzles, the Achilles’ heel of all AM process is currently as-built surface finish....

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. ...