End mills are cutting tools used in industrial milling applications. They feature cutting edges called flutes that require sharp cutting edges and high rake angles.  End mills with two or four flutes are common, but some tools have as many...

End brushes are industrial brushing tools for tight, recessed, and hard-to-reach areas. Applications include cleaning molds and welds, polishing dies and internal cavities, and removing carbon deposits from piston heads, engine cylinders, and valve seats. End brushes are also used...

Pneumatic cylinders are fluid power devices that use a compressed gas such as air to move a piston in a reciprocating, linear motion. If the walls of a pneumatic cylinder are too smooth, there’s higher friction between the O-rings and...

For automated deburring and surface finishing, NamPower disc brushes get great results. Made by Brush Research Manufacturing (BRM), these industrial brushing tools feature nylon abrasive filaments with a unique combination of ceramic and silicon carbide abrasive. By conforming closely to...

Cylinder walls with a superior surface finish have a uniform series of cuts, grooves, valleys, or scratches in a crosshatch pattern.   As BRM’s downloadable Gold Booklet explains, this surface finish provides a bearing surface for piston rings and promotes...

Tube brushes are industrial brushing tools for cleaning the inside of holes and other hard-to-reach areas.  Applications include removing chips, dirt, oil, rust, and corrosion. Filament types vary, but include stainless steel, carbon steel, brass, nylon, and natural bristle.  ...

Gear manufacturers need to meet tough requirements for dimensional accuracy, tooth spacing, and gear form. To remove burrs and improve surface finish, nylon abrasive wheel brushes are used. For both machine-based and off-hand deburring, NamPower wheel brushes from Brush Research...

Brush Research Manufacturing (BRM) is hitting the road for three spring tradeshows. From April 22 to 24, we’ll be at ISA 2017 (Booth #1830) in Denver, Colorado. Then, from April 25 to 27, BRM will visit PTMS 2017 (Booth #1142)...

Flex-Hone® tools remove burrs, deglaze bores, and improve cylinder surface finish. Made in the USA by Brush Research Manufacturing (BRM), these flexible cylinder hones enable manufacturers, machinists, metalworkers, and maintenance personnel to solve surface finishing and deburring challenges.   Importantly,...

Automated parts deburring isn’t just for big companies and high-volume manufacturers. Machine shops and tool makers can also leverage their existing production equipment to improve efficiency, ensure quality, and promote consistency   If you’re thinking about automating your surface finishing and...

Diamond Flex-Hone® tools remove burrs, blend edges, and improve the inner diameter (ID) surface finish of machined parts made of harder materials such as carbide, ceramic, and hardened tool steels. Importantly, these diamond abrasive honing tools also improve the quality...

Wire cup brushes are cup-shaped brushing tools with carbon steel or stainless steel filaments. Part manufacturers and machine shops use them for surface preparation, deburring, and surface finishing. Applications include rust, paint, and weld scale removal. Wire cup brushes are...