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Deburr stainless steel sharp edges
Q. We are searching for a solution to sanding stainless steel bus parts. We process our parts through a #50 shot bead blast that produces a sharp edge that we must sand with a pneumatic file/sander. This process is time consuming and wasteful. If you have an alternative or another sanding method other than dynafile answer would be appreciated.
John Harrison- King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
2003
A. That is a very coarse blast media. Do your parts get painted after that? There are a couple of ways to solve the problem; however, volume is another factor that should be considered. I'm not sure I want to offer any suggestions until I know those 2 factors.
AF Kenton
retired business owner - Hatboro, Pennsylvania
2003
A. Try electrodeburring. This is an extension of electropolishing and can give your stainless steel parts a good bright colour as well as a protective coating.
Trevor Crichton
R&D practical scientist
Chesham, Bucks, UK
2003
A. If the parts are not too large, invest in a small vibratory finisher, or tumbler. The media stones will deburr all of the sharp edges. You can probably locate a used one easily.
Pam Smith- Kingston, New York, USA
March 7, 2012
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