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Glass fiber polyester continuous deflashing

I'm thinking on deflashing SMC (glass reinforced polyester) parts in an automatic way. I have been looking for water high-pressure water systems, cryogenic systems... but my real problem is that I have a lot of different parts so I need some machine which works in the same way with all kind of parts. It would be perfect if this process could be continuous. Can anyone answer me?

Jorge Gonzalez
- Bilbao,Vizcaya, España
2002

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I suspect that a water system will be inadequate because of part configuration problem; therefore, that leaves cryogenic mass finishing systems or blasting. Then again, depending on the thickness of flash or burr and its location, you may also effect the surface finish of the part. Therefore, your best bet is to send samples of typical parts for processing.

AF Kenton
retired business owner - Hatboro, Pennsylvania
2002

I agree with all the comments above. Cryogenic deflashing may be appropriate but it has practical limitations -- mostly related to the thickness of the flash. In the right application, though, it can be a great solution because it is clean, doesn't degrade surface finish and is cost effective.

Robin Rhodes
Worcester, Massachusetts
2004