Mass Finishing & Vibratory Equipment

Mass finishing processes allow a "mass" of parts to be finished together, typically replacing hand deburring or manual polishing of work-pieces one at a time. The complete mass is comprised of the parts to be finished, media and compound. Most all mass finishing processes utilize water as well. Applications that require a great deal of hand finishing, filing or several steps using various forms of coated abrasives are good candidates for these processes.

Surface Preparation provides a full range of mass finishing and related equipment including:

• Vibratory Bowls
• Vibratory Tubs or Troughs
• Continuous Vibratory Systems
• High Energy Centrifugal Disc Finishers
• High Energy Centrifugal Barrel Finishers
• Drag Finishers
• End Mill Preparation Equipment
• Mass Finishing Systems
• Driers
• Wastewater Treatment Equipment

There are many applications for mass finishing equipment. Some of the more common applications include:

• Deburring
• Cleaning
• Radiusing
• Surface Improvement/Smoothing
• Degreasing
• Pickling/Descaling
• Polishing
• Ball Burnishing
• Cosmetic Finishing

A mass finishing process is dependent on four variables:

• Equipment
• Media
• Compound
• Parts to be finished

Considering the wide range of mass finishing equipment types and sizes; tumbling media formulations, sizes, and shapes; soap compounds; and ancillary equipment options, there are literally millions of possible combinations to design a mass finishing process.

Need help? Contact Surface Preparation today. We have the products and the experience to recommend the right process for your application.