Surface Preparation
Crushed industrial diamonds that are 1 to 15 micron in diameter are used to produce these mirror-like quality finishes. |
Polishing and Finishing Solutions
No matter what level of finish you require, Bales will deliver the right solution, on time, and meet or exceed current industry standards. We provide engineered polishing and finishing solutions for your mold, tool or die. From the highest quality SPI A-1 diamond finishes to general cleaning or blasting surface preparation, our highly-skilled polishing department can supply the best finish for your application.
Our ISO accredited engineers place a priority on quality and pay attention to every detail of your project for the optimum end result. Whether we are preparing the mold of a highly visible part or preparing your tool or dies for release, abrasion or corrosion applications, we can help you engineer the best solution to your problem.
We have listed some of the surface preparation services we offer. We also offer a variety of other services used in preparing surfaces. Please contact us with your questions.
Diamond polishing is a Bales specialty and is the first choice for establishing and maintaining highly polished surfaces with attention to detail. An SPI A-1 diamond finish produces the finest finish on visible or lens quality parts.
This process uses various blasting media to prepare and enhance surfaces for a variety of finishes and coatings.
Liquid Honing
This process uses ultra fine media to clean intricate parts without compromising dimension or part detail. Liquid honing creates a fine satin finish by directing an air-ejected liquid abrasive chemical emulsion against the surface.
Vapor Degreasing
Vapor degreasing is a cleaning process that has been used for many degreasing applications over the years. This process uses solvents and chemicals to clean and degrease parts through vapor immersion, lowering labor and handling costs.
Electrolytic Cleaning
This process uses a caustic-based cleaning solution to eliminate surface grease, RDM oil, cutting fluids, rust inhibitors and organics. It works well on irregular shapes.
Pickling
The pickling process uses acid based chemicals to remove scale, rust and discoloration from your mold, tool or component. This is often used for surface preparation prior to plating or coating as well as dry blasting.
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