Before
After
Objective
Bel Air Finishing was tasked with developing an automated process to polish cast/molded ceramic pins to an Ra of 4-5 µin. The goal was to eliminate labor-intensive hand polishing while ensuring a consistent, high-quality finish.
| Industry | Ceramic |
| Part Description | Pin |
| Fabrication Method | Cast/Molded |
| Material | Ceramic |
| Process Technology | Superpolish, Dry Finishing |
| Equipment Type | High-Energy Centrifugal Disc Finisher |
Solution
Bel Air Finishing recommended a High-Energy Centrifugal Disc Finisher equipped with specially designed dry media to achieve precise polishing results. This advanced finishing solution streamlined the ceramic polishing operation, delivering a uniform surface finish with reduced manual labor. The process provided a reliable and repeatable method for polishing ceramic pins to exacting Ra standards, improving productivity and consistency across production runs.