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Bel Air Finishing Supply Corporation
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Experts, manufacturers, and suppliers of surface preparation, deburring, blasting, and polishing equipment/consumables.

https://www.belairfinishing.com
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Cloudy, UV color-printed resin dice straight off the printer?
Centrifugal disc finishing restores clarity and delivers smooth, consumer-ready surfaces for 3D-printed parts.

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#3DPrinting #AdditiveManufacturing #SurfaceFinishing
December 18, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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Polishing SLA 3D-printed resin parts doesn’t have to be manual.
See how centrifugal disc finishing delivers smooth, high-gloss cosmetic surfaces for plastic AM parts.
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December 16, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Centrifugal Disc vs. Vibratory Finishing — which is right for your parts?

Disc finishers = fast, aggressive cutting for small precision parts.
Vibratory systems = gentle, uniform action for larger or delicate components.

Comparison: belairfinishing.com/blog/bel-air...

#MassFinishing
Centrifugal Disc vs Vibratory Finishers | Which Is Best?
Compare Centrifugal Disc and Vibratory Finishers by speed, finish quality, and part handling. Find the right mass-finishing system for your needs.
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December 11, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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A two-stage workflow—Roll Burnishing + Vertical Drag Finishing—can cut manual pre-polishing by up to 90%.
Bel Air President Steve Alviti Sr.’s insights from nearly 25 years ago still hold strong in modern jewelry manufacturing.
Details:
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#SurfaceFinishing
December 9, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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Acrylic retainers, polished without haze — and without bending the wire.
Our centrifugal disc finisher delivers consistent, high-gloss results.
Learn more: belairfinishing.com/industry-exa...
#DentalTech #Orthodontics #SurfaceFinishing #Manufacturing
December 4, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Have year-end budget left? Now’s a great time to upgrade your finishing workflow for 2025. Eliminate bottlenecks and reduce manual deburring with Bel Air solutions.
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December 2, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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Excited to join Polaris MEP’s Tech the Halls showcase at Nautilus Defense.
RI manufacturers will be sharing new innovations in automation, materials, and advanced manufacturing.

📅 Dec 4 | Pawtucket, RI
Learn more: belairfinishing.com/trade-shows/
November 26, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Cleaning + separating thin stainless stampings without bending, chemicals, or hand work?
Bel Air’s oblique tumbling process removes oil, de-nests parts, and delivers dry, assembly-ready components.
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#MassFinishing #MetalStamping #SurfaceFinishing #Manufacturing
November 25, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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Looking to automate deburring?

Here are 5 proven methods:
Drag finishing, AutoHone, vibratory systems, CNC deburring tools, and wastewater automation.

See real examples:
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November 18, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Dry polishing CNC-machined stainless steel and Inconel lug nuts using the FM2000 Vibratory Finisher. Clean edges, bright finishes, repeatable results—no hand polishing needed.
Full process breakdown:
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Automotive Lug Nuts – Deburring & Polishing
Vibratory deburring and polishing of CNC stainless steel automotive lug nuts. Remove tool marks, improve finish, and boost consistency.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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We’ll be at MSU Denver on Nov 21 for a hands-on mass finishing & post-processing workshop — including live equipment demos.
Register → www.belairfinishing.com/workshops/
November 11, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Bel Air worked with Truex to replace chemical bright-dip on CDA-268 brass hose fittings.

A vibratory burnishing process now delivers a bright, uniform finish — no hazardous chemicals, no hand buffing.

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November 6, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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🔴 Centrifugal Disc
🔵 Centrifugal Barrel
Which gets your vote today?

Compare the differences:
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#Manufacturing #MassFinishing
November 4, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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Brewing up frighteningly smooth finishes this season — no magic wand required.
🎃 Happy Halloween from the Bel Air Finishing Lab. belairfinishing.com
#Manufacturing #SurfaceFinishing
October 30, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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From Naval research to next-gen metal AM.
We’re developing finishing processes for complex 3D-printed metal parts using our Reverse Drag Finisher.

We can’t show the part… but we can show the process.
👉 belairfinishing.com/mass-finishi...

#MetalAM #AdditiveManufacturing #AdvancedManufacturing
October 28, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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5 Ways to Burnish — Which fits your process?
🎥 New video + blog show how different methods enhance finish, reduce friction & boost quality.
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#SurfaceFinishing #PrecisionManufacturing
5 Burnishing Methods for Metal Parts• Bel Air Finishing
Explore 5 burnishing methods to polish and harden metal parts using vibratory, magnetic pin, centrifugal, and roll burnishers.
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October 23, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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We’re live at #SOUTHTEC 2025!
Visit Bel Air Finishing at Booth 2033 in Greenville, SC to explore advanced deburring, polishing, and surface prep for precision manufacturing.

📍 Greenville Convention Center | Oct 21–23
👉 belairfinishing.com/trade-shows

#AdvancedManufacturing #GreenvilleSC
October 21, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Introducing KATO CNC Deburring Tools — now available from Bel Air Finishing.
Automate precise front- and back-side deburring with consistent, repeatable results.
Shop the full lineup → shop.belairfinishing.com/collections/...
#Deburring #CNCmachining #Manufacturing #SurfaceFinishing #Automation
October 16, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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Bel Air Finishing welcomed the engineering team from Click Bond for a custom mass finishing workshop featuring live demos and training focused on improving part quality, consistency, and efficiency.
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#MassFinishing #SurfaceFinishing #AdvancedManufacturing
Click Bond Visits Bel Air Finishing
Bel Air Finishing hosted a custom mass finishing workshop for Click Bond with hands-on training and live demonstrations.
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October 9, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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From machining lines to mirror finishes ✨
Bel Air’s finishing lab improved a CNC-machined stainless steel aerospace grille from 28 Ra to 10 Ra using our precision electropolishing process.
🔗 belairfinishing.com/industry-examples/aerospace/defrost-#AerospaceFinishing
October 7, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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🥊 Clash of the Titans 🥊
Centrifugal Barrel vs. Centrifugal Disc Finishers — which wins for your parts?

We break down pros & cons:
• Capacity vs. precision
• Cycle times vs. part safety
• Flexibility vs. throughput

👉 Read more: belairfinishing.com/blog/bel-air...
#MassFinishing #Deburring
Centrifugal Disc vs. Barrel Finishers
Centrifugal Disc vs. Barrel Finishers — clash of the titans. See which machine wins for precision, speed, and part size in Bel Air’s expert guide.
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September 30, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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From Bottleneck to Advantage: Automating Deburring & Surface Prep
Automation is reshaping how manufacturers tackle deburring and surface finishing. A femoral implant case study shows major gains in quality, consistency, and ROI.
👉 Read more: belairfinishing.com/technical-ar...
Automation for Deburring and Surface Preparation
Learn how automation enhances deburring and surface preparation. Discover practical steps and results from femoral implant finishing.
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September 18, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Clamping pulleys, deburred — no hand tools required.
We helped a medical device manufacturer automate ID/thread deburring with our Magnetic Pin Finisher.
✅ Gentle on threads
✅ Repeatable, fast results
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#Deburring #Automation #MedicalManufacturing
September 16, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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🌟 Employee Spotlight: John Ferris 🌟
Since joining Bel Air in April 2024, John has become a trusted partner to manufacturers across industries—building strong relationships and helping customers find the right finishing solutions.
👉 www.belairfinishing.com/blog/employe...
#NewEngland #Southeast
Employee Spotlight: John Ferris
Meet John Ferris, Technical Sales Rep at Bel Air Finishing, helping manufacturers find the right surface finishing solutions since 2024.
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September 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Live from #FABTECH2025 in Chicago!
See solutions for tumbling, deburring, honing & automated finishing at Booth D36914 (Job Shop Pavilion). Advanced equipment & a full range of media & supplies.
👉 Request a meeting: belairfinishing.com/trade-shows/
#SurfaceFinishing #Automation #Chicago
September 9, 2025 at 3:31 PM