Aerospace Compressor Blisk

An aerospace customer sought to enhance the surface finishing of their CNC-machined compressor blisks, fabricated from stainless steel alloy. The existing method, extrude hone abrasive flow, was costly, labor-intensive, and yielded suboptimal surface finishes. The goal was to implement a more efficient, cost-effective process using a drag finisher to achieve superior surface quality.

Bel Air Finishing recommended a Drag Finisher to replace the extrude hone abrasive flow process. This high-efficiency method securely clamps the compressor blisks and moves them through a process drum with specialized media, achieving a uniform, refined surface. The drag finishing process significantly reduced manual labor, improved surface quality, and lowered operational costs while ensuring the components met stringent aerospace performance standards.

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.