AIR-BLASTING FOR DEBURRING AND DEFLASHING IS A PROVEN TECHNOLOGY THAT IS VERY FLEXIBLE. THIS PAPER DESCRIBES THE AIR BLAST PROCESS AND EQUIPMENT FOR MANUAL AND AUTOMATED DEBURRING/DEFLASHING. THE PAPER GIVES INSIGHTS INTO IMPROVING THE PROCESS FOR INCREASED PRODUCTION, LOWER PRE-PART COST, AND BETTER REPEATABILITY. SELECTION OF BLAST MEDIA AND OTHER VARIABLES ARE EXAMINED. EXAMPLES OF APPLICATIONS ARE PROVIDED TO HELP FAMILIARIZE THE PROCESS.