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Cryogenic Deflashing and Deburring for Molded
Components
Achieve an Ideal Finish and Reduce Manual Trimming on Parts Made from
Plastic, Rubber and More
Pioneering
deflashing and deburring innovations that build on our cryogenic expertise to
pave the way for more effective, cost-efficient results while avoiding chemical
hazards and reducing rework
Why Deflash?
Parts molded from plastics and rubber can be prone to the formation of flash. This can occur in the space between mold cavity edges, otherwise known as the parting line. This space or parting line could be the result of a number of factors, including complex part geometries (i.e. many mating surfaces), old mold cavities that no longer fit together tightly, stresses generated by the molding tool (thermal, mechanical, etc.) or simply wear and tear on the tool.
We have developed automated, non-abrasive solutions that help you effectively remove flash from plastic parts to consistently high quality standards. Unlike conventional flash cleaning methods, which entail often tedious and ineffective manual processes that rely on chemicals and handheld tools, our deflashing solutions do not require any hazardous substances and thus contribute to operator safety.
You can choose between the following two techniques:
- Cryogenic deflashing based on liquid nitrogen (LIN), using freezing, tumbling and blasting action to remove flash from injection-molded plastic parts
- CRYOCLEAN® Snow using carbon dioxide particles (dry ice) at a temperature of -78.5°C as a blasting agent to deburr/deflash plastic parts
Broad Application Spectrum
Our deflashing applications are effective for parts molded from the widest range of materials, including
- nylon
- rubbers/elastomers such as silicone rubber, urethane/polyurethane, neoprene, fluoroelastomers such as Viton™, EPDM, nitrile and butyl rubber
- (rigid) thermoplastics such as liquid crystal polymers, polycarbonate, PTFE, PPS, acetal homopolymers such as Delrin®, polypropylene, ABS and PEEK
- thermosets such as DAP; and
- non-ferrous precision parts made with zinc and aluminum die cast.
Interested in a Test?
There is a simple way to work out if cryogenic deflashing is the right solution for your parts. Simply send us your parts and we will test them in cooperation with one of our partners – so you can make an informed decision.