Abstract: Sheet metal parts such as can covers, or the like, are deburred around the edges by an electrochemical treatment step in which the sheet metal to be deburred forms the anode in an alkaline electrolytic bath. The material removal is substantially limited to the location of the stamping burrs and edges around holes in the sheet material by controlling the current flow or current density in response to the physical size of the burr which is mechanically sensed and by properly limiting the duration of the current flow.

Abstract: This relates to the hydrophilization of metal surfaces and/or metal oxide surfaces. In the forming of sheet metal by drawing and wall ironing methods, in the past it has been necessary to provide lubricants so as to not only protect the metal, but also to hold down friction noises. The lubricants are difficult to remove and require expensive washing processes after the forming operation. It has been found that an hydroxide of the metal involved may be readily generated on the surface so that the surface is easily wetted by water, for example, and thereby conventional lubricants are eliminated.