Steel shotgun receiver before and after

Objective

Prepare the rifle clip component for a black finish by refining the surface through wet grinding and surface preparation, ensuring uniform adhesion.

IndustryFirearms
Part DescriptionRifle clip component
Fabrication MethodCNC Machined
MaterialSteel Alloys
Process TypeWet grind/ Surface prep
Equipment TypeCentrifugal Disc Finisher

Solution

To achieve the required pre-black finish, Bel Air Finishing recommended a Centrifugal Disc Finisher. This high-energy mass finishing process efficiently smooths and refines the steel alloy surface, ensuring proper adhesion for subsequent coating or plating. Compared to manual methods, this solution provides consistent, high-quality surface preparation while reducing labor time and improving production efficiency.

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.