Before

Aluminum archery accessories before processing, as sent by the customer.

After

Aluminum archery accessories after processing, showing the burr-free surface finish.

Objective

Bel Air Finishing was tasked with polishing and deburring CNC-machined 6061 aluminum archery components. The goal was to develop a mass finishing process to remove burrs, break edges, and eliminate tool marks while preparing the surface for anodizing.

IndustryFirearms
Part DescriptionArchery Accessories
Fabrication Method CNC Machined
MaterialAluminum
Process TechnologyDeburring, Multiple Methods
Equipment TypeCentrifugal Disc Finishers

Solution

To meet the customer’s requirements, Bel Air Finishing recommended the High-Energy Centrifugal Disc Finisher. This versatile solution effectively deburrs, breaks edges, and removes tool marks, creating a smooth surface suitable for anodizing. By offering multiple process options, Bel Air enabled the customer to evaluate and select the best method for their production needs, ensuring consistent, high-quality results for archery 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.