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500 i.d. elbow to remove orange peel and seams
We are trying to do .500" elbows i.d. and we are having trouble removing the seams and orange peel. Does anybody know of a machine or a way to do this?
Mike Jenkins
finishing shop - Kansas
2005
What is the material? Is organge peel appearance due to casting or a secondary operation?
AF Kenton
retired business owner - Hatboro, Pennsylvania
2005
If it is stainlees steel or steel it sounds like the 'peel' is the mill finish which can be removed either chemically or mechanically. Really need more info.
Dave Coleman
- FNQ, AUSTRALIA
2005
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