Are other features/surfaces, nearby to the edges being deburred, adversely or positively affected?
All ECD processes can, under the right conditions, produce a condition called ‘smut’. Smut is generally caused by electrophoresis which is the migration of removed metal back to low current density areas of the part (inside corners, for instance). There are several reasons why smut may appear on parts being deburred but there are many remedies to reduce or even eliminate smut altogether. Back to frequently asked questions…
