Keeping Manufacturing Smart in 2025 and Beyond

In 2024, policymakers began preparing for the first six-year internal review of the U.S.-Canada-Mexico Agreement (USMCA). The USMCA replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement. Parties within USMCA conduct reviews annually until its termination on July 1, 2036. The first six-year review is scheduled for July 2026.

A review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement was promised in President Trump’s 2024 campaign. With the possibility of substantial changes looming, many recommend that manufacturers and distributors stay up to date on these talks with changes on requirements for North American steel content changing in 2027. Rules of origin requirements also won’t be implemented until 2027. These developments will be particularly important for those in the automotive industry.

Automotive Impacts

Within the automotive industry, deburring plays an important role in the provision of consistent, repeatable manufacturing output. Consistency is incredibly important in the auto industry to produce accuracy even with a high level of automation. Deburring allows manufacturers to ensure the quality and consistency of their products through the elimination of rough or jagged edges that could cause damage to people and products. 

In some cases, these individual parts outlive their original use and become repurposed as green car parts. Also known as recycled or used parts, these green car parts have been checked, evaluated and refurbished for more use. You can bet that these green car parts also receive help from deburring by keeping them free from jagged burs and edges. These green parts can include pieces of bodywork, electrical parts, engines, transmissions and suspension parts, interior glass and trim and entire vehicle components. 

In fact, as a part of ongoing quality assurance, a part could receive help from added deburring to ensure the parts meet the safety and quality requirements for a range of vehicle makes and models. These parts can also be significantly cheaper than OEM parts, making them a favorite of car enthusiasts and repair shops. 

Additional Considerations

Deburring processes are often unique to the producer and its needs. Contact CDMC to find the perfect deburring process. Our range of deburring solutions includes integrated dust collection, higher output needs, and software designed to create easy changeovers. Talk with a CDMC expert to find the deburring solution that’s right for your needs. Request a quote today. We’ll show you why having a deburring method in place can make your product and your system safer and your employees more efficient.