FLUID HOLE POLISHING

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Fluid Hole Polishing

Customers are facing issues with cooling hole channels of AM parts blocked by rust or scale.
3D printed cooling channels can not be polished by conventional method. To polish these complex cooling channels, we have developed a fluid hole polishing technology and are working to resolve these problems.

Our Capabilities in
Fluid Hole Polishing

Castec's Strength

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Polishing hole surface of AM parts and other parts available

It enables polishing of hole surface in complex-shaped channels, which was previously difficult with conventional method. Our strength is that we can polish without changing hole shape.

Material: Maraging steels

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Increase flow rate and improve hole quality

Holes with improved surface roughness can increase flow rate, thereby enhancing product performance.
Water flowing through cooling channels in the mold causes rust and scale occurrence, which reduces flow rate and degrades cooling performance. Fluid hole polishing prevents rust and scale occurrence, and formed rust and scale can be removed by regular maintenance.
In general, AM mold parts are costly compared with the ones produced by conventinal way. However, our technologies enable extending shot life and delivering significant cost-effectiveness.

Example of improved surface
roughness of 3D printed cooling hole
Example of rust and scale removal

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100% chemical-free

We use a liquid mixture of water and abrasive.
It’s completely chemical-free and eco-friendly sustainable material.

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Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions

QWhat are the applicable hole sizes?

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φ2 to 5 mm hole, or equivalent cross section hole (3.1 to 19.6 mm2). For other sizes, please contact us.

QWhat are the applicable materials?

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Steel, SUS, copper alloy, aluminum alloy, nickel alloy, titanium alloy, and hard resins.

QCan you polish non-circular holes?

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Yes, we can apply to non-circular shape holes under certain conditions.

QHow long is the delivery?

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About 2 weeks for fluid hole polishing only.