Electropolishing, Passivation and Metal Surface Analytics Blog

Eliminating the EDM Recast Layer in Aerospace Manufacturing

December 11, 2025

In aerospace manufacturing, electrical discharge machining (EDM) is often the only practical way to create the intricate shapes, micro-features, and tight-tolerance geometries required in high-performance parts. From fuel-system components to actuator housings, landing-gear hardware, and propulsion assemblies, EDM enables precision that traditional machining struggles to reach.

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Deburring Metal Parts with Precision

November 21, 2025
Learn how electropolishing provides reliable, precision deburring for metal parts with complex geometries and tight tolerances
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Precision Finishing for Carbon Steel: The Electropolishing Advantage

December 11, 2024
Enhance durability and precision of carbon steel parts with high-quality electropolishing that provides a superior, burr-free and defect-free finish
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New Technical Guide: Your Solution to Metal Surface Problems

January 3, 2024
Download our guide to learn how electropolishing solves surface problems for metal parts, including corrosion resistance, durability, and more
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Electropolishing to Remove EDM Recast Layers

November 2, 2021
Learn how Able's decades of experience in electropolishing intricate metal parts for a variety of industries ensures optimal part finish
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Electropolishing Solves These 7 Common Metal Surface Problems

August 23, 2021
Read our e-guide to learn about electropolishing’s high-quality results in tackling some of the most common metal surface issues for stainless steel & more
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Whitepaper: Electropolishing for Additive-Manufactured Parts

February 26, 2021
Our new whitepaper will introduce you to the role that electropolishing plays in finishing and deburring metal parts for additive manufacturing
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Electopolishing vs. Mechanical Polishing

August 12, 2020
Mechanical polishing is a labor-intensive process with varying results; electropolishing improves microfinish value with precision
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Whitepaper: Advantages of Electropolishing for Deburring Metal Parts

June 3, 2020
Discover why electropolishing is more effective than tumbling, vibra-finishing or hand deburring for removing burrs from stainless steel metal parts
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Electropolishing & Deburring for Hydraulic & Pneumatic Apps

November 4, 2019
Hydraulic and pneumatic companies choose electropolishing because it is compatible with nearly any alloy to remove burrs and improve functionality
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The Able Electropolishing Advantage

The Able Electropolishing Advantage

Learn how electropolishing promotes corrosion resistance, fatigue life improvement & pathogen resistance in our new video

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Electropolishing Before & After

Read our case studies to learn more about the electropolishing services we have provided across a wide range of industries

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

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