Before

Watch component before post-processing

After

Watch component after processing

Objective

Bel Air Finishing was tasked with creating a precise edge break of under 0.006”R on a quartz disk for enhanced durability and usability, while preserving the clarity of its polished surface. This requirement supports high-quality finishing standards in ceramic components used in various precision industries.

IndustryCeramic
Part DescriptionDisk
Fabrication Method N/A
MaterialQuartz
Process TechnologyDeburring
Equipment TypeHigh-Energy Centrifugal Barrel Finisher

Solution

Using Bel Air’s High-Energy Centrifugal Barrel Finisher, our team developed a specialized deburring process that achieves the precise edge radius and maintains surface clarity on the quartz disk. This high-efficiency solution reduces manual polishing needs and enables consistent, repeatable results that meet exacting standards in the precision ceramics industry.

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.