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Burrs causing undersize holes

I manufacture a family of .005 to . 020 thick shim products with a +- .0004 tolerance on a stamped hole. I presently abrasive media tumbling process and have problems of the blanking turning into the hole causing it to be undersize. I am trying to understand my potential of using chemical deburring as a substitute.

Don Littlepage
owner metal fab company - El Paso , Texas, USA
2003
publicly reply to Don Littlepage

I'm surprised you didn't say anything about distortion as well. Before you consider ECD, I'd suggest you look into a dry abrasive organic media process. This is a blend of inorganic and organic materials. If you need any help, get in touch.

AF Kenton
retired business owner - Hatboro, Pennsylvania
2003
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