Surface finishing in defense and aerospace components means more than just improving aesthetics. Aircraft, defense systems, and spacecrafts all endure extreme conditions. Every single piece of these intricate crafts must exceed unparalleled standards. And there is a reason why, time and time again, defense and aerospace manufacturers turn to Mass Finishing for our Centrifugal Barrel Finishing Machines. Let’s explore how MFI’s Finishing Machines can improve performance, durability, and safety.
Common Aerospace Finishing Components
Our team has worked with industry leaders like Rolls Royce and GE to develop efficient and repeatable processes for deburring aerospace parts and achieving a variety of different finishes. We have successfully tested hundreds of aerospace parts, from jet engine blades to airplane engine parts. Our Centrifugal Barrel Finishing Machines remove machine lines, break sharp edges, stress-relieve, and add a mirror finish to a variety of extremely sensitive aerospace parts.
Common Parts Include:
- Turbine Blades
- Engine Components
- 3D Printed Parts
- Valves
- Manifolds
- Motor Housings
- Fasteners
- Instrument Components
- Cosmetic Functional Parts
Surface Finishing Improves Aerospace Performance, Durability, & Safety
With our equipment, handwork is eliminated, allowing aerospace manufacturers to implement an aerospace surface finishing process that is efficient and repeatable. Not only is the finishing process itself improved, the components you manufacture are also improved.
After tumbling in the machine, your components leave stress-relieved. This ensures part longevity and durability. You also eliminate machine lines that can cause drag. This optimizes airflow and even saves fuel by mitigating friction. By removing any burrs, you can also reduce the overall weight of your components which can improve aircraft performance.
A properly finished surface allows coatings, like anodizing, thermal barrier coatings, or adhesives, to adhere more reliably. Poor adhesion can lead to coating failure, corrosion, or heat damage. These are all serious risks in aerospace environments. MFI’s Finishing Machines enhance coating and bonding performance in your components.
Our machines offer repeatability. This means that once your recipe is confirmed, you can achieve the same high-quality results each and every batch. This ensures consistency and removes variability which is critical to lowering the risk of defective parts. A clean, uniform surface also makes it easier to detect cracks or defects during non-destructive testing (like dye penetrant or visual inspection). This increases the chances of catching issues before parts ever leave the shop.
Learn More About Defense and Aerospace Finishing
Do you need more information? Here are some places to start:
- Mass Finishing in the Aerospace Industry
- Aerospace Additive Manufacturing Finishing
- A Comprehensive Guide to Isotropic Finishing
- Mass Finishing Product Catalog
Is an MFI Finishing Machine right for your part?
Running samples in our lab is the best first step in determining the right equipment and process for your part. Seeing is believing, so we offer sample part testing with no cost and no obligation. Get started by filling out our test sample request form here.