Machine shops
Hand deburring and in-house marking take machinists off the machines. Send the lot with your drawing, and we work to the edge-break and marking callouts on it.
Deburring · Blasting · Washing · Laser marking · Henderson, NV
Your finishing department, without the overhead.
We deburr, blast, clean and laser-mark machined and 3D-printed metal parts for shops across Southern Nevada and California. Every new part is set up once and its settings are kept on file, so each reorder comes back matching the first.
01 — Services
What we do to your parts
Marking is done after tumbling and blasting, so the mark stays sharp. Washing is done last, so parts ship clean. We don't anodize, plate or coat; we get parts ready for whoever does.
OP 10
Tumble
Vibratory deburring removes burrs and rounds sharp edges. On 3D-printed parts it reduces the roughness of the as-built surface and softens small support witness marks. Larger support stubs need removing before parts come to us.
OP 20
Blast
Abrasive blasting gives the whole part one uniform matte texture, removes light oxide and discoloration, and leaves a surface that coatings grip well. It takes a thin layer off every surface it hits, so tell us about any faces that must not be blasted.
OP 30
Mark
Fiber-laser marking of serial numbers, part numbers, logos, Data Matrix and QR codes. Send a spreadsheet of serials and each part is marked with its own number, in sequence. Marks can be engraved deep enough to stay readable under a coating.
OP 40
Wash
A solvent parts washer removes oil and cutting fluid, then a final solvent rinse leaves parts ready for coating, assembly or your customer's receiving inspection.
OP 50
Count & pack
Parts are counted against your PO, visually inspected, then bagged or boxed and labeled the way you specify.
Who sends us work
Metal 3D-printing bureaus
As-printed aluminum and Inconel are routine work here. Send parts once the supports are off. Your parts and drawings stay confidential.
Product makers
Send your artwork and serial list once. Every batch after that is marked to the same layout, and the serial sequence carries on from your last order.
03 — Capabilities
What we can take on
Every job is quoted from your drawing, photo or sample. 3D-printed parts are quoted from a sample because surface condition varies from build to build. Nickel alloys are quoted from a sample because they're harder and take longer to finish.
- Materials
- Aluminum (including 6061), stainless steels, and nickel alloys including Inconel 625. Other metals on request.
- Parts
- Machined parts, and metal 3D prints after support removal and stress relief.
- Lot sizes
- Single prototypes to production runs. Send part size and quantity, and we'll tell you how the batches will run.
- Laser marking
- Text, serial numbers, part numbers, logos, Data Matrix and QR codes.
- Turnaround
- Confirmed on your quote. Rush available.
- Location
- Henderson, NV. Drop off, or ship in from anywhere in Southern Nevada and California.
05 — How it works
Set up once. Every reorder matches.
Step 1
Send a drawing, photo or sample
Use the form below. You get a quote as soon as we've reviewed it.
Step 2
Approve the first parts
We finish a small number of parts and record exactly how: media and cycle time, blast pressure, and laser parameters. Production starts once you've approved them.
Step 3
Production and reorders
We run the order to the approved settings and keep them on file for every reorder.
06 — FAQ
Common questions
What's the smallest job you'll take?
One part is fine. Small jobs carry a minimum charge, shown on your quote.
Do you anodize, plate or coat?
No. We prepare parts for your coater. If the mark has to go on after coating, we can do that too.
Will tumbling or blasting change my dimensions?
Both remove a small amount of material. Tumbling rounds sharp edges slightly, and blasting removes a thin surface layer. Tell us about tight-tolerance features, threads or sealing faces, and we'll agree how to handle them before we start.
Will a laser mark survive coating?
It depends on the order. A mark made before coating has to be engraved deep enough to show through, so tell us which coating follows. A mark made after coating removes the coating in the marked area to expose the metal underneath. We'll recommend the right order for your part.
Can you serialize from our list?
Yes. Send a spreadsheet of serials, or a starting number and format, with your artwork. If a mark comes out wrong, that part is set aside and reported to you, not skipped.
Do you remove supports from printed parts?
No. Parts should arrive off the build plate, with supports removed and stress relief done.
Can you match a finish we already have?
Usually. Send a reference part, and we'll finish a few pieces to match it for your approval before production.
Do you mark firearms for outside customers?
No. We don't offer firearm or NFA marking to outside customers.
Are you AS9100 or ISO 9001 certified?
Not currently. We're happy to walk you through how a job is controlled.
07 — Get a quote
Send a drawing.
Send a drawing.
Get a price.
A photo with dimensions is enough to start. For an accurate quote first time, include:
- Material and quantity
- The services you need
- What the mark should say: text, a serial range or a spreadsheet
- Any coating applied after us
- The date you need the parts back
HENDERSON, NV
QUOTES@HENMET.COM