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Why choose harperizing to deliver a polished finish

Why Choose Harperizing to Deliver a Polished Finish?

by: Mike Zinger | 2018.04.24

Why choose harperizing to deliver a polished finish

Manufacturers have more options than ever when it comes to metal finishing. One process is harperizing, also known as centrifugal finishing. While less common than shot peening or shot blasting, it is no less effective than other mass finishing techniques — in fact, many industries rely on harperizing to deliver a polished finished to their most delica...

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What is Nylon?

by: Mike Zinger | 2021.05.11

Nylons have been around since the early 1940's and were the first commercially successful synthetic thermoplastic polymers. Nylon falls under the category of polyamides which include both natural substances (silk) and synthetic materials (thermoplastics). Due to their characteristics, nylon is widely used in such fields as Aerospace, Automotive, Medical and ...

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5 Ways to Remove Sharp Edges and Burrs from Metal Parts

by: Mike Zinger | 2017.12.12

Metal parts aren’t always ready for use right off the line. Many pieces, whether produced by stamping or machining, require further processing before they can be safely shipped or assembled. Deburring, or burr removal, is a necessary step in the metal finishing process. There are a number of ways to remove sharp edges and burrs quickly and...

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5 Ways Mass Finishing can assist in removing rust.

by: Mike Zinger | 2023.09.05

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Mass finishing processes can effectively remove rust from metal surfaces through a combination of mechanical action, abrasive media, and specialized compounds. Here are five ways in which mass finishing can assist with the removal of rust. Abrasive Action – The primary mechanism in mass finishing for rust removal is abr...

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Shot blasting/peening, Stainless Steel and Passivation

by: Mike Zinger | 2021.04.08

What is the difference between shot blasting and shot peening? Shot blasting is used primarily to improve a surface finish, whether that improvement means removing rust or preparing a part for coating. Shot peening is used primarily to remove residual stresses from a part, therefore strengthening it, and enhancing the shelf life. Sh...

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