Streamer – the AFM Medium
The key for optimal surface qualities, precise deburring and defined edge rounding
Abrasive flow machining (AFM) focuses on internal channels and complex part geometries. In addition to the machine and the appropriate fixture, the streamer is the most important element for successful abrasive flow machining. The highly viscous mixture firstly must be soft enough in order to flow sufficiently. On the other part its strength must be such that the abrasive grains can be pressed against the surface of the component with sufficient pressure in order to achieve an abrasive effect.
We would be pleased to develop the most efficient abrasive medium formulation for your individual processing task. Contact us.
The streamer, which is individually tailored to your machining task, supports the process decisively:
√ Reliable, reproducible process
√ Reduction of processing times
√ Best surface qualities
√ Reconsistent quality
√ Increased tool service lifes
√ Elimination of handwork
Your benefits:
Customer-specific production of the streamer depending on the individual machining task
Depending on the material and the requirements:
use of silicone carbide, corundum, boron carbide or diamond abrasive grainsMachining of bores and internal cross sections from approx. 0.2 mm to 300 mm
by adapted streamer formulationDifferent viscosities for various applications
Mixtures of several grains possible for optimal results
Upon customer request we manufacture the streamer free from products of animal origin
Processing options:
Processing of complex interior geometries
Deburring of hard to reach drill holes, gaps, grooves and edges
Consistently edge rounding
Improvement of surfaces of additively printed components
Polishing of milled surfaces, turned or cast components
Removal of martensite layers, e.g. after eroding
Examples of successful processing:
- Automotive Industry (nozzles, valve housings, gear parts)
- Plastics-/ Aluminium Industry (dies)
- Tool- & carbide processing (dies, tablet molds, drawing molds, removal of the erosion layer)
- Medical Engineering (membran, valves, pumps, implants)
- Aerospace Industry (blisks, turbines, guide vanes)
- Textile machinery (thread take-up nozzle, ceramic components)
Everything from a single source
Take advantage of the synergy effects that result from our integration into the Pütz Group! In addition to surface finishing technologies as well as industrial cleaning technologies, we can also offer you the right testing technology to test surfaces and dimensional accuracy.
