Medical Scalpel – Deburr & Polish

Medical scalpels required controlled edge breaking, burr removal, and micro-scratch reduction while preserving tight dimensional tolerances (±0.005”). The goal was to create a smooth, uniform surface without altering the precision-cut profile produced by laser/wire fabrication.

Bel Air developed an automated mass-finishing process to remove burrs, break sharp edges, and reduce micro-scratches on laser-cut 410 stainless steel scalpels — all while holding the customer’s ±0.005” dimensional tolerance.

Using either centrifugal barrel finishing (harperizer) or centrifugal disc finishing, Bel Air established a controlled, repeatable process that:

• Removes laser/wire-cut burrs without rounding critical geometry
• Breaks edges uniformly across every part in the batch
• Reduces micro-scratches and improves surface smoothness
• Maintains tight dimensional control required for medical instruments
• Replaces manual deburring with a consistent, production-ready workflow

This automated approach improves process capability, reduces operator variability, and produces cleaner, safer handling edges suitable for downstream cleaning, assembly, and sterilization.

If you are unsure what equipment and media you require to achieve your desired surface finish, then send us your part, and we will evaluate it and provide you with a metrology report.