Meet your superfinishing abrasives vendor

Consult with your engineering department. If you have superfinishing equipment already in place, which superfinish abrasive (silicon or diamond, for example) are you using and in which form: block, wheel, belts? If you are just starting a superfinishing operation, which grade of final finish is necessary? This will help to determine which superfinishing abrasives you must purchase; contact a manufacturer with your specifications and they will be only too happy to help you find an abrasive that will help you get the job done.

I recommend: Massasoit Tool Company and Dynabrade each sells a variety of superfinishing abrasives in various forms.

Get superfinishing machines to do the work for you

Heavy duty superfinishing abrasives don't apply themselves; you need machinery to do the work.

I recommend: Lapmaster International sells a variety of finishing and superfinishing machinery. You may also be able to find used or liquidated metal finishing machines and machine attachments capable of superfinishing for auction through Liquidity Services.

Decide if you are ready to wield the superfinish abrasives

You've found the right superfinishing abrasive and priced equipment and attachments. Now you're ready to make a major investment and start your own superfinishing operation. But wait--have you comparison shopped the alternative: Letting someone else do the work?

I recommend: Super Finishers offers superfinishing services in all types of metal, and Atlas Machine & Supply has full-service grind shops (whose available services include superfinishing) in multiple locations throughout the United States.