Before

6061 Aluminum plate before processing

After

6061 Aluminum plate after processing, showing the clean, deburred finish free of slag.

Objective

Bel Air Finishing was tasked with developing a process to clean and deburr 6061 aluminum plates and blocks, removing slag buildup within a 20-minute cycle time to meet the customer’s production goals.

IndustryHardware
Part DescriptionPlates
Fabrication MethodLaser/Wire Cut, Stamped
Material6061 Aluminum
Process TechnologyCleaning, Deburring
Equipment TypeVibratory Finisher

Solution

To meet the customer’s request, Bel Air Finishing recommended using a Vibratory Finisher. This system effectively removes burrs, cleans surfaces, and eliminates slag from 6061 aluminum plates in under 20 minutes, significantly reducing cycle times compared to manual methods. The vibratory finishing process delivers smooth, slag-free surfaces, ensuring consistent, high-quality results that support efficient production workflows.

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.