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Brite Microfinishing-A

From Able Electropolishing Company, Inc.

These parts were quite small (note comparison to the
paper clip), yet had an important application in a medical assembly.
The smaller diameter on the shaft moves up and down in conjunction
with other parts. Machining could not get the part smooth
enough to operate effectively without causing friction, and wearing
of other components prematurely.

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