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Deburring
Deburring is perhaps the most critical post-machining operation for ensuring the functionality of the machined part, as well as the safe handling of the part. Deburring has traditionally been a manual task, but various technologies exist for reliably automating deburring.

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April 2009

Drag Finishing: Surface Finishing of Delicate Parts


 For complex parts with high surface finish specs, production deburring and surface prep can be done using the Drag Finishing process.

August 2007
before and after ECD

Ban The Burr—A Look At ECD


Deburring is a consideration, and often a problem, for all manufacturing engineers. The burrs resulting from a metalworking operation may be tolerable; however, burrs are always present.



May 2012

Electrochemical Machining for Medical, Aerospace and More

By: Chris Felix (editor)
Workpieces with complex contours often feature sections that are not easy to machine because they are difficult to access.

April 2012
 Gesswein Ultramax MF polishing and deburring system

Polishing, Deburring System Accommodates Multiple Tools

By: Modern Machine Shop
Gesswein’s Ultramax MF polishing and deburring system can use brush-type, brushless and ultrasonic handpieces to polish slots, ribs and intricate details.

February 2012

Hone Offers Finishing Flexibility

By: Modern Machine Shop
Brush Research Manufacturing offers two examples that showcase how its Flex-Hone hole-finishing tool can help manufacturers meet exacting surface finish requirements both in the shop and in the field.

September 2011

See a Quick Way to Deburr Holes in Contoured Surfaces

By: Derek Korn
This video shows a device that enables machine tools to quickly deburr both sides of through holes in elliptical and contoured surfaces.

August 2011

A Quick Way to Deburr Holes in Contoured Surfaces

By: Derek Korn
This video shows a device that enables machine tools to quickly deburr both sides of through holes in elliptical and contoured surfaces.


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