Abstract: An electropolishing system for uniformly polishing the inner surface of a pipe includes an electrode for placement within the pipe, a plurality of electrical leads for coupling the pipe to a common voltage source, and a power supply. The power supply includes a first voltage supply terminal, for coupling to the electrode, and second voltage supply terminal, for coupling to the common voltage source. A disclosed method for electropolishing the inner surface of a pipe includes the steps of placing an electrode within the pipe, electrically coupling the pipe to a common voltage source with a plurality of electrical leads, coupling the electrode to a first voltage supply terminal of a power supply, coupling the common voltage source to a second voltage supply terminal of the power supply, and drawing the electrode through the pipe.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for electrolytically polishing the inside surface of tubular products such as rifled stock, or fiream or artillery barrels. The apparatus comprises a first and second reservoir in fluid communication through the tubular product with an electrolyte flow system. A cathode head is provided that is displaced from one reservoir to the other in the presence of flowing electrolyte and at a current density of between 1 and 5 amp-min/sq. in. A method of electrolytically polishing tubular products is also provided.