Before

CNC-machined aerospace electrical components prior to automated vibratory deburring and edge refinement.
Magnified view of a burr and sharp edge on a CNC-machined aerospace electrical component before vibratory deburring.

After

CNC-machined aerospace electrical components after vibratory finishing and deburring.
Magnified view of a deburred aerospace electrical component showing a refined edge condition after vibratory finishing.

Objective

A manufacturer of aerospace electrical components in the Little Rock, Arkansas region sought to reduce the time and labor associated with manual deburring operations. The objective was to develop a repeatable finishing process capable of removing burrs from CNC-machined aluminum, stainless steel, and Inconel components while improving edge consistency and supporting production efficiency.

IndustryAerospace/Defense, Electrical
Part DescriptionElectrical Components for Aerospace
Fabrication Method CNC Machined
MaterialAluminum, Stainless Steel/Inconel
Process TechnologyDeburring, Wet Grinding
Equipment TypeTumblers, Vibratory Finisher

Solution

Bel Air developed an automated deburring process for CNC-machined aerospace electrical components using vibratory finishing technology. The process was designed to remove burrs and sharp edges from aluminum, stainless steel, and Inconel components while reducing the labor associated with manual deburring operations.

Using a controlled mass finishing process, the components are processed in specialized media selected to provide consistent edge refinement across a variety of part geometries and materials. The process helps remove burrs from machined edges and features while maintaining critical dimensions and part functionality.

Unlike manual deburring methods, the automated finishing process provides more consistent results across production batches while reducing operator involvement. The resulting edge condition supports downstream assembly requirements and helps improve production efficiency for aerospace electrical component manufacturing.

The result was a repeatable deburring process that reduced manual labor while producing consistent, production-ready edge conditions across a range of aerospace electrical components.

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.