What is vibratory finishing machine?

About Vibratory Finishing Machine

  • 1. Why ShineTec vibratory finishing machine is the right choice for you?
  • ShineTec vibratory finishing machine can help you solve problems related to product finishing and polishing. It can bring you a polished effect beyond your expectations. We can provide various types of polishing machines and tumbling finishing media of different materials and shapes to meet your needs.
    Our vibratory finishing machines are good at processing various parts for the hardware machinery industry, whether they are special-shaped, different materials or different sizes.
    If you have needs such as deburring, degreasing, descaling, brightening, burnishing, product surface quality improvement etc., we can provide you with professional solutions. You can pay more attention to our website, get the latest product information.
    The vibratory finishing machine is suitable for deburring, descaling, chamfering and polishing of various workpieces of metal and non-metal products. It is especially suitable for surface polishing of special-shaped and complex parts. Due to its open working bowl design, it is suitable for automatic finishing, polishing of large quantities of small and medium-sized parts. It has strong versatility and simple operation, which can greatly improve work efficiency.

    ShineTec's vibratory finishing machines

  • 2. What are the types of vibratory finishing machines?
  • ShineTec provides various types of vibratory finishing machines, which correspond to different product polishing needs.

    U-shaped vibratory finishing machine without separator.

    U-shaped vibratory finishing machine, the shape of the working bowl is a design similar to the letter “U”, and the inner wall of the upper opening of the bowl is straight, so it is also called a straight-wall vibratory finishing machine. Because there is no discharge separating screen, the size of the machine can be made smaller, and the minimum capacity can start from 30L. However, after the workpiece is polished, it needs to be picked up manually or mixed with abrasives media and discharged from the machine discharge port.

    U-shaped vibratory finishing machine with separator .

    There is a discharge port separator installed inside the working bowl of the machine that can automatically screen workpieces and tumbling media, so the minimum capacity of the machine needs to be from 100L. After the polishing task is completed, the workpieces can be automatically screened and output from the separating port. There is no need to manually grab each piece from the machine, which greatly improves the separation efficiency of the workpieces and abrasive media after batch polishing and reduces the time required and intensity of work.

    Arc-shaped vibratory finishing machine without separator.

    The arc-shaped vibrating finishing machine is also called a curved wall finishing machine because the inner wall of the working bowl is a curved arc design. Such a structure will generate greater pressure during the finishing and polishing process, which can improve the finishing efficiency of the machine in a relatively short period of time. It is especially suitable for products that require spherical tumbling media for bright polishing.

    Arc-shaped vibratory finishing machine with separator.

    Like the U-shaped machine, its working towl is equipped with a discharge port separating device that can automatically separate the workpiece and the tumbling media. Improve the screening efficiency of workpieces and reduce labor intensity.

    Tub-shaped linear vibratory finishing machine.

    It is suitable for surface finishing and polishing of large or extra-long parts. The vibration deviation generated by the vibration motor is used to cause the workpiece and the tumbling media to produce a two-dimensional movement trajectory, so that the workpiece and the finishing media grind each other in the working bowl. Achieve surface gloss effect.

    ❖ Continuous orbital vibratory finishing machine.

    By installing a spiral tunnel structure in the working bowl of the machine, a one-way motion trajectory is achieved for the workpiece to enter from the feed port and exit from the discharge port during the polishing process.
    The polishing time of a single workpiece can be controlled to avoid collision between workpieces.

    ShineTec's continuous tunnel bowl vibratory finisher


    ❖Vibrating dryer.

    Same as the vibrating finishing machine, the excitation force is generated by the vibration motor, which drives the drying media and the workpiece in the working bowl to produce a spiral three-dimensional movement. The media and the workpiece rub against each other, thereby achieving the effect of dehydration and drying of the workpiece. A hot air circulation device can also be installed to speed up the drying process.
    All vibrating finishing machines can be equipped with cylinder flaps for separator and silencer cover accessories to improve work efficiency and reduce work noise.

  • 3. How to choose a suitable vibratory finishing machine?
  • To choose the correct vibratory finishing machine, you need to tell us the number of workpieces you need to process every day, what are the dimensions, materials, and surface treatment requirements? For example, deburring? derusting, descaling or brightening? Only by understanding your specific requirements can we provide a perfect solution tailored for you.
  • 4. What issues need to be confirmed before ordering a vibratory finishing machine?
  • First confirm the model of the machine, and then determine the hole size of the separator integrated inside the machine, whether additional electrical control functions are needed, etc.
    Optional features include variable frequency speed regulator, independent electrical control box, noise reduction hood, whether manual or pneumatic flaps are required, etc.

  • 5. What are the after-sales services for ShineTec vibratory finishing machines?
  • ShineTec provides one-year free warranty service for the entire machine. Within one year, we can provide free spare parts for any problems with the vibrating finishing machine you purchased. Over one year, we charge the cost price of the accessories.
    If you have any problems during the use of the machine, you can contact our technical support staff at any time, and we will do our best to provide technical consulting services.
  • 6. What needs to be done for daily maintenance of the vibrating finishing machine?
  • To ensure that your vibratory finishing machine is in good working condition, you need to perform regular maintenance. Including checking whether the vibration motor is working properly, whether the lubricating oil is refilled regularly, whether the PU lining is damaged, whether the electrical circuit is aged and damaged, etc.
    Remember, if the machine works for more than 8 hours a day, be sure to lubricate the motor regularly.
  • 7. What is the installation process of vibrating finishing machine?
  • Installation of our vibratiing finishing machines is very simple. All you need to do is connect the motor’s cable to the electrical control box, connect the motor’s ground wire, and turn on the switch. Special attention should be paid to the vibratory finishing machine. In order to prevent the spring at the bottom of the working bowl from falling off during transportation, there are three fastening iron pieces at the bottom of the machine that need to be removed first during installation. Otherwise, the machine will jump randomly on the ground after it is started.
    fastening iron pieces for vibratory finishing machine
  • 8. What are the common problems in the operation of vibratory finishing machines?
  • Generally you will encounter two problems during the operation of the machine. One is that the tumbling direction of the materials is wrong; the other is that the rotation direction of the abrasive media is wrong.
    If the operation is normal, the tumbling direction of the abrasive and workpiece is from the outside of the working bowl to the central cylinder. The material rotates in a clockwise direction.
    If you find that the rolling direction is wrong, first check whether the two eccentric weights on the bottom of vibration motor are at an angle of 90 degrees to each other. If not, please adjust the angle of the eccentric weights.
    If the problem still cannot be solved after adjusting the angle of the eccentric weight, please check the power cord of the control box and exchange the live wire and neutral wire in the three-phase line.
    If the abrasive media movement direction in the machine is not clockwise, first check whether the abrasive load is too much. Please confirm that the ratio of abrasive to the total volume of the working bowl does not exceed 2/3. Also check again that the angle between the motor eccentric weights is 75 degrees or 120 degrees.
  • 9. What kind of power supply does a vibratory finishing machine require?
  • Our vibratory finishing machine requires 3 phases, 380V, 50Hz. If there are different power usage environments, please confirm with us in advance before ordering the machine.
  • 10. What components does the vibratory finishing machine include?
  • Different models contain different parts. A complete set of machines generally includes the following components:

    10.1 Work bowl.
    The working bowl is a container used to hold the finishing media and the workpiece for mixing and tumbling. According to the processing capacity of the machine, the volume of the bowl is also different. The inner wall of the bowl is lined with high-strength wear-resistant elastomer polyurethane (PU) to protect your polished parts and prevent wear of the inner wall of the machine.

    10.2 Separating screen.
    There are two types of built-in separating screens. One is made of PU casting and is suitable for screening workpieces of regular sizes. The other is made of stainless steel mesh, which is suitable for relatively small product parts.

    10.3 Vibrating motor.
    The vibrating motor is the power source of the vibratory finishing machine and is also a very important machine component. The motor with the eccentric weight generates excitation force, which drives the abrasive media and the workpiece in the machine working bowl to produce spiral three-dimensional motion to achieve surface finishing effects such as deburring, descaling, chamfering, contaminating and derusting and brightening .

    10.4 Spring.
    A ring of spring supports at the bottom of the working bowl suspends the bowl body on the base. The motor drives the working bowl to produce up and down reciprocating vibrations.

    10.5 Acoustic Lid.
    The machine can also be equipped with an optional acoustic lid to reduce noise during operation. However, this is not a necessary accessory, because the noise generated by the vibrating finishing machine during operation is bearable for the human body.
    In addition, the acoustic lid can also prevent the foam produced by adding excessive polishing liquid from splashing and staining the surrounding ground environment.

    Acoustic lid of vibratory finisher


    10.6 Electrical control box.
    Through the control box, you can control the machine’s speed, amplitude, direction of movement, opening and closing of optional accessories, and other functions.

  • 11. Why is it recommended that you use a vibrating finishing machine?
  • Vibratory finishing machines are the most widely used surface finishing machines. Its advantages are strong applicability, large loading capacity, simple operation, convenient loading and unloading, and the surface treatment effect can be checked at any time during the work process.
  • 12. What can a vibrating finishing machine do?
  • If you need to precision finish, chamfer and deburr, remove turning lines, trim surface defects, brighten and improve surface roughness of your product parts, then ShineTec’s vibratory finishing machine is your best choice.
  • 13. What are the application areas of vibratory finishing machines?
  • Vibrating finishing machines can be used in the following industries:
    Mechanical accessories, plastic products, auto parts, 3C digital, metal casting, electronic devices, medical equipment, hardware parts, kitchen supplies, aerospace, 3D printing, textile workpieces, powder metallurgy, electrical components, mint industry, jewelry, instruments Instruments, handicraft accessories and other industries. Wherever industrial beauty needs to be used, our machines can do the job.
  • 14. Are you a manufacturer of vibratory finishing machines?
  • Yes, we have more than twenty years of professional production experience. Our products are used in all walks of life, and many customers have personalized polishing needs for their products, with many years of production experience, we provide you with consulting services and mature customized surface treatment solutions.
What is the best deburring, finishing and polishing process method?

In the manufacturing process of machining, powder metallurgy, plastic injection molding, metal casting, electronic appliances, medical equipment, aerospace, 3D printing, jewelry, instrumentation, jewelry and other industries, we will all encounter surface treatment problems. We are also frequently exposed to the two professional terms finishing and polishing, so do you know what the differences are between different finishing and polishing process methods? What is the best commonly used finishing and polishing process? The following is an introduction to various finishing and polishing processes.

1. What is finishing?

Finishing uses abrasive tools and media to cut the surface of the workpiece under a certain pressure. Product workpieces can be made of various metal or non-metallic materials, and the processed surface shapes include flat surfaces, arc surfaces, concave and convex surfaces, threads, tooth surfaces and other special-shaped surfaces.
Finishing can be achieved by manual or mechanical automation. It is the preliminary stage of surface treatment. The main purpose is to remove scale, deburr and level.
According to the different grit size of the abrasive media, it is divided into heavy cutting, medium cutting and light cutting, which correspond to different cutting strengths. The stronger the cutting force, the higher the efficiency, but the higher the surface roughness.
The manual finishing method mainly uses grinding tools such as grinding wheels, sandpaper, wire brushes, and grindstones to grind the surface of the workpiece. It is a surface treatment process with maximum cutting intensity and has the greatest impact on the accuracy and appearance dimensions of the product. The advantage of manual finishing is that it requires less equipment investment, is convenient and fast, and is suitable for various complex cavities. The disadvantages are high labor costs, low efficiency, unfriendly environment, poor safety, and inconsistent surface quality. It is a process that will be phased out.
The automated finishing method uses professional finishing machines and equipment to perform batch mechanized grinding of the workpiece surface. At present, there are several special machines and equipment below that can be used for automatic finishing in large quantities.

Surface grinding lathe deburring and scale grinding and polishing

Grinding lathe

Divided into internal and external cylindrical or surface grinders, belt sanders, grinders, etc. Internal and external cylindrical grinders are used to grind the cylindrical internal and external surfaces of product workpieces. Surface grinders are used to grind flat parts to obtain a smooth and flat outer surface. Abrasive belts and grinders are also operated by manual single parts and are suitable for medium and large-sized components. The advantages of this kind of grinding machine are simple operation, high cutting force, the ability to cut and grind different parts with different strengths, and the ability to process products of medium and large dimensions. The disadvantage is that the purchase cost of the machine equipment is high and it can only process a single product. It can only grind product parts with simple shapes, but cannot handle workpieces with complex surfaces and irregular internal holes, holes, gaps and other parts.

Robotic deburring, grinding and polishing of automotive aluminum alloy wheels

Industrial robot

This is an advanced grinding processing equipment. By setting a fixed motion path through PLC programming, and using the grinding head, workpieces with complex internal and external surfaces can be automatically ground. For example, some stainless steel, aluminum alloy, zinc alloy and other kitchen utensils, bathroom hardware, car wheels, etc. The advantage of this equipment is that grinding and finishing can be integrated into one piece, and different surface treatment processes can be achieved by replacing different grinding heads. It is also suitable for processing medium and large complex-shaped product parts. It can also control the finishing of a certain part of the product individually, and has strong defect repair capabilities. The disadvantage is that the purchase cost is high, the investment in supporting facilities is also large, it can only be processed in a single piece, the efficiency is low, the operation and maintenance are complicated, and the inner surface of the product cannot be processed.

Sandblasting, deburring, descaling, grinding and polishing

Sand blasting machine

This is the most widely used grinding treatment method. Sandblasting is a machine that uses compressed air as power to eject high-speed abrasive sand chip to remove scale, burrs, and flash on the surface of the product. Suitable for some medium and large-sized products, such as cast iron parts, forgings, machined parts, large turbine blades, etc. Shot blasting is to throw small steel shots through a high-speed rotating impeller, impact the surface of the part, and remove the oxide layer. The advantage of this grinding method is that it is suitable for extra large or medium-sized product workpieces, can handle complex shapes, and can improve the metallographic structure of the product surface and improve the surface mechanical properties. The disadvantages are high investment cost, small batch processing at one time, not suitable for small workpiece products, high surface roughness after treatment, and cannot handle the inner surfaces of the product’s inner holes, pipes, gaps, etc.

Abrasive flow,inner hole deburring, descaling, polishing

Abrasive flow machining for deburring and descaling

Also called AFM deburring and finishing. This method is widely used for in-hole deburring and descaling of various precision parts. Its operating principle is to mix diamond, white corundum sand, silicon carbide and other abrasive sand with the abrasive flow to prepare a semi-fluid finishing media, which quickly passes through the holes inside the workpiece under the pressure generated by the machine, and uses the abrasive sand to polish the inner wall. Cutting to achieve the finishing effect of deburring and descaling. The advantage of this method is that it is particularly suitable for deburring and polishing the inner surfaces of precision parts with complex inner holes. The disadvantage is that its finishing efficiency is low and it cannot be processed in batches. It can only be used for polishing inner holes below 500mm. The cutting amount is only within a few microns. It cannot remove large burrs, turning lines, oxide skin, rust spots, etc. Special tooling fixtures are also required, and the one-time investment cost is also high.

Magnetic grinding, deburring, polishing, descaling, degreasing, cleaning

Magnetic polishing machine

Magnetic polishing uses magnetic force to drive the stainless steel needles in the working barrel of the machine to produce high-frequency motion and impact the internal and external surfaces of the workpiece to achieve the effect of deburring, descaling, deflashing, brightening from the inner holes, dead corners, gaps, and other parts of the hardware workpiece. Suitable for finishing and polishing metal or hard plastic non-metal workpieces. The advantage of this polishing method is that it is suitable for irregular and complex special-shaped parts. Deburring, descaling and polishing can be completed in one go. It does not deform, does not affect the dimensional accuracy of the workpiece, and does not damage the surface. The surface roughness can reach Ra0.1-Ra0.01. It can be processed quickly in batches. It takes 5-20 minutes in polishing, has high efficiency, no loss of consumables, and low investment. The disadvantage is that the machine’s processing capacity is generally within tens of kilograms at a time, and it is only suitable for workpieces of smaller sizes, such as small hardware, small ornaments, precision parts, etc.

tumbling finishing and polishing to deburr, descale, deflash, derust, chamfer, degrease

Mass finishing machine

This is the most widely used surface finishing method and is also a professional equipment in the field of batch finishing. Contains models with multiple motion patterns, using vibratory finishing, centrifugal barrel finishing, centrifugal disc finishing and other methods drive the tumbling deburring media and workpiece to tumble and rotate in the working barrel of the machine, let the abrasive to cut on the surface of the workpiece to remove burrs and oxidation skin, flash, oil stain and other effects. The abrasive media has a very high hardness after being sintered at high temperature, like stones, so it is generally called ceramic media, also called tumbling media. Materials include brown corundum, white corundum, silicon carbide, etc. Commonly used shapes include triangle, spherical, cylindrical, three-star, cone, and tetrahedron. There are also various specifications and sizes, which are used to finish workpieces of different materials and shapes. The advantages of this finishing method are wide application range, large batches and high efficiency. The shape of the workpiece can be irregular and special-shaped. Internal holes, dead corners, cracks, cross holes and other parts can be finished. The size can range from a few millimeters to 3 meters, the dimensional accuracy of the product is not affected, and the workpiece materials can be supported from non-ferrous metals, ferrous metals, powder metallurgy, plastic, acrylic, rubber, bamboo, marble, glass and other non-metal materials. The investment cost is low and the operation is simple and convenient. The disadvantage is that it can only finish the entire workpiece and cannot control the finishing of a single part. For example, it is impossible to level a certain convex part of the product. Also, if the inner hole or pipe length of some products exceeds 30mm, the effects of rust removal and descale on the inner surface will not be satisfactory.

2. What is polishing?

Polishing refers to a processing method that uses manual, mechanical, chemical or electrochemical methods to reduce the surface roughness of the workpiece to obtain a shiny and bright surface. Generally speaking, polishing is performed after finishing and is a later stage of surface treatment. Polishing cannot improve the dimensional accuracy or geometric shape accuracy of the workpiece, but is intended to obtain a smooth surface or mirror gloss. Sometimes it is also used to eliminate gloss (matting), such as to obtain a matte effect. The main polishing methods are as follows:
1. Artificial polishing.
The manual polishing method mainly uses professional tools such as polishing wheels, polishing heads, and angle grinders to apply polishing paste on the polishing wheel and press it against the product surface while rotating at high speed, allowing the abrasive to roll and micro-cut the workpiece surface. This results in a shiny surface effect. The surface roughness of the polished product can reach Ra0.6~0.01 micron. Like manual grinding, the advantage of manual polishing is that it requires less equipment investment, is convenient and fast, and is suitable for irregular shapes and internal surfaces. By using polishing and abrasive media of different mesh sizes, a mirror polishing effect can be achieved, which is the best among all polishing methods. The disadvantages are that the labor cost is too high, training is required to get on the job, efficiency is low, the environment is unfriendly, safety is poor, and surface quality is inconsistent. It is a process that will be phased out. At present, it is only used when polishing some medium and large kitchen and bathroom products.
2. Mechanical polishing. Use professional polishing machines and equipment to perform batch mechanized polishing of workpiece surfaces. At present, there are several special machines and equipment below that can be used for automatic polishing in large quantities:

Automated industrial robot polishing mobile phone case

Industrial robot

A cloth wheel is installed on the robotic arm and products with irregular and complex surfaces can be polished according to the set motion trajectory. At present, many kitchen and bathroom hardware, decoration, automobile wheel and other industries have begun to use this robot-automated polishing method extensively. By replacing the cloth wheel and polishing paste with a finer grit size on the surface of the product that has been ground in the previous process, the same equipment can achieve the polishing function. Its advantage is that it is suitable for processing medium and large product parts with complex shapes, and can also achieve mirror effects. The disadvantage is that the purchase cost is high and the investment in supporting facilities is also high. It can only be processed in a single piece, with low efficiency. The operation and maintenance are complicated. It cannot handle the inner surfaces of the product such as holes and gaps.

Shot blasting, shot blasting polishing machine

Shot blasting machine

Shot blasting or shot blasting machines can also be used for polishing. They use stainless steel shot media to hammer the surface of metal parts at high speed to increase surface density and achieve the effect of improving surface gloss and brightness. The advantage is that it is suitable for medium and large parts, and can also handle complex curved surface cavities. The disadvantage is that the polishing roughness is high, which can only increase the gloss and brightness, but cannot achieve a mirror-like polishing effect. In addition, it can only be used for surface polishing of product parts made of metal.

Magnetic polishing machine

Magnetic polishing machine

Magnetic polishing machine integrates the finishing and polishing processes into one. It uses the high-speed rotation and rolling of stainless steel needles to impact the surface of the workpiece. It removes burrs, scale, oil and impurities while improving the surface brightness of the product, achieving the purpose of polishing. The advantages are high efficiency, no loss of consumables media, and low investment. The disadvantage is that the number of processes is small, it is only suitable for small product parts, and the surface roughness after polishing is relatively high.

mass tumbling polishing

Tumbling polisher

It can also be called a mass polishing machine, polishing tumbler. Based on the rough finishing of descaling and deburring in the previous process, by replacing different polishing media, the roughness of the product surface can be reduced and the brightness can be improved. Abrasive media for polishing are generally usedporcelain polishing media, high-density porcelain media (In fact, this is also a type of porcelain, but the alumina content in it is higher than that of common porcelain media, can reach about 95%, so the density is higher than that of common porcelain media), white corundum polishing media, chrome corundum polishing media, stainless steel polishing media. The principle is to use high-density, high-hardness tumbling media to hit the surface of metal products to change the tightness of the arrangement between grains. At the same time, the micro-powder contained in the polishing media is used to perform micro-cutting on the surface, reducing roughness and improving brightness and gloss. There is also a polishing method commonly known as polishing, which is to use barrel tumbling polishing machine uses plant bio-degradable such as wood chips, bamboo chips, corn cobs, and walnut shells. It uses the coarse fibers on the surface of this material to simulate the cloth wheel used for manual polishing, and with the polishing paste, it passes Dozens of hours of slow and micro-finishing achieve a mirror-like effect. The advantage of rotary tumbling polishing is that it has a wide range of applications, large batches, and high efficiency. It can be used for product parts with various special shapes and complex surfaces. The materials can also be metal and non-metal materials. The operation is simple and convenient. The disadvantage is that the polishing effect cannot reach the mirror state of a manual cloth wheel. The smooth polishing method can only achieve an effect close to a mirror surface at best.

3. Chemical polishing.
Chemical polishing is a method that relies on the chemical corrosion of chemical reagents to selectively dissolve uneven areas on the surface of the product to eliminate oxide scale and etch and level it. Using strong acid or alkaline solutions such as sulfuric acid, nitric acid, phosphoric acid, hydrofluoric acid or sodium hydroxide, the principle is that the convex parts on the surface of the metal parts have a different electrode potential than the concave parts in the solution, resulting in different dissolution rates, causing the convex parts to It dissolves preferentially over concave parts and can remove rough surface roughness and obtain a smooth finish ranging from an average of several microns to tens of microns. The advantage of this polishing method is that the equipment is simple and only requires a container to hold the solution. It can handle thin tubes, parts with deep holes and complex shapes, and has high production efficiency. The disadvantages are obvious: it is not environmentally friendly, has serious pollution, emits a large amount of harmful gases, has a short service life of the polishing solution, and is difficult to regenerate. The polishing effect is not as good as electrolytic polishing.

Chemical deburring and descaling, polishing

Chemical polishing process

Comparison of surface effects of chemical process methods for deburring,descaling and polishing

Comparison of chemical polishing effects of workpieces

4. Electrolytic polishing.
Electrolytic polishing is essentially chemical polishing. The acid solution is put into the electrolytic tank, the workpiece is used as the anode and connected to the power supply, the lead electrode in the electrolytic tank is used as the cathode, and direct current is passed on. Due to the high current of the burrs and oxide scale on the surface of the part, the corresponding dissolution speed in acid solution is fast. This uneven dissolution speed dissolves burrs or oxide layers first, which plays a smooth and polishing role for the entire workpiece. If the surface is too rough, it is not suitable to electrolytic polish directly. It is best to use mechanical polishing to rough finish it once, and then electrolytic polishing can make the surface finish of the parts reach a very high level, and even achieve a mirror-like gloss effect. Some daily products and handicrafts such as decorative hardware, lamps, kitchen and bathroom supplies made of stainless steel, aluminum alloy, and zinc alloy can be electropolished to obtain a satisfactory surface effect. The advantage of electrolytic polishing is that it is suitable for processing parts with special-shaped and complex surfaces, some parts that cannot be mechanically polished, and internal deep holes, thin tubes, gaps, and dead corners. It has high production efficiency and good polishing effect. The disadvantages are the same as chemical polishing: serious pollution, poor safety, unfriendly to the environment, complicated preparation of electrolytic acid, short service life, and difficult regeneration. It is only suitable for polishing steel, aluminum, copper, nickel and various alloys.

Electrolytic method for deburring, descaling and polishing

Electrolytic polishing process

Comparison of workpiece effects of electrolytic polishing process

Comparison of surface effects of electrolytic polishing workpieces

5. Plasma polishing.
Also called nano-polishing, it is a new environmentally friendly polishing process that can be called a polishing artifact. The principle of plasma polishing is relatively complex. It involves three polishing mechanisms. One is the tip discharge effect: raised parts such as surface burrs have low resistance and are easily broken down in a high-voltage electric field, forming discharge channels. The burrs are dissolved and sharp edges are formed. The corners are rounded and the flatness is improved; the second is the particle bombardment effect: the polishing solution and the workpiece are instantly short-circuited, causing a large amount of heat to vaporize the polishing solution. When the ions of this gas reach a certain number, plasma is formed. The form of this plasma is very high. When it collides with the surface of the workpiece, the oxide layer on the metal surface will be loosened and decomposed, and the surface will be evenly polished. The third is the gas film blasting scour effect: the plasma gas film surrounding the product is rapidly blasted under the influence of electromagnetic field and high temperature, and the oxide layer on the surface of the workpiece is peeled off under the action of tangential cavitation force. The combined action of these three effects instantly The surface of the workpiece will be shiny. Nano-polishing can control the dimensional accuracy of the workpiece within 0.002mm, and the roughness can reach Ra0.01. The polished product has improved smoothness, precision, hardness and durability. It is widely used in the field of fine polishing of high-end products, such as the furniture, bathroom and tableware industries. : handles, handles, faucets, copper parts; glasses industry: glasses frames, glasses frames; aerospace manufacturing: aircraft engine blades; medical device manufacturing: titanium alloys, stainless steel instruments and other fields.
The advantages of plasma polishing are wide application, fast polishing speed (can be completed within ten seconds to two minutes), high precision, good effect, and can achieve electroplating-level mirror effect. Its nano-polishing liquid is very environmentally friendly, and the waste liquid can be discharged directly without causing pollution. The equipment adopts automatic control, which is simple to operate, convenient to maintain and has low labor cost. It can polish some irregular and complex surfaces, dead corners, holes and other parts. It can also produce a passivation film on the surface of the workpiece to keep the surface bright and effectively prevent oxidation. The disadvantage is that the initial investment in equipment is large, and the preparation of workpiece polishing fluids of different materials is complicated. It can only polish conductive materials such as stainless steel, copper, zinc and their alloys. It is not suitable for excessively large burrs, pits, and excessively thick oxide layers. Suitable for polishing medium to large size product parts.

Plasma polisher for deburring, descaling, chamfering, nano polishing machine

Plasma (nano) polishing machine

Comparison of plasma and nano polishing workpiece effects

Comparison of plasma (nano) polishing workpiece effects

What is mass finishing machine?

About Mass Finishing Machine

  • 1. How to ensure the product quality of ShineTec’s mass finishing machines?
  • High-quality raw materials, strict quality inspection during the manufacturing process, and experienced production workers are the key factors for us to provide high-quality mass finishing machines.
    For example, for the PU lining in the machine, we purchased high-grade polyurethane raw materials from Dow Chemical of the United States for pouring. In addition, the electronic components used in the electrical control box are also from domestic well-known brands such as Delixi and Delta; the motors are also made from professional suppliers with a good reputation in the industry.
    Our team of engineers and production workers are all senior personnel with more than 10 years of service as quality control personnel. We can propose personalized options and customized accessories for your product solutions to meet your needs with the most cost-effective products. We will always treat every order you place with professionalism and a serious and responsible attitude.
  • 2. What is the daily maintenance of ShineTec’s mass finishing machine?
  • We recommend lubricating the motor of the mass finishing machine every 2-4 weeks.
    Please master the machine’s running time according to your parts polishing process.
    Before each operation of the centrifugal barrel polishing machine, check whether the screws and nuts of the centrifugal polishing barrel are tightened in place. If damaged, replace immediately.
    Before each operation of the centrifugal disc polishing machine, check whether the gap between the chassis and the barrel ring is too large. If it exceeds the normal range, it should be adjusted immediately.
    During daily operation, you should always check whether the PU lining is damaged or degummed.

    The vibration motor of is filled with lubricating oil
    Gap between barrel and chassis of centrifugal disc finishing machine
  • 3. What services can ShineTec provide for mass finishing machines?
  • The most important accessories of the mass finishing machine are the wear of the PU lining and the service life of the motor.
    Routine maintenance can ensure the service life of the motor is 5-10 years, or even longer.
    The PU lining in the machine will wear and tear, and its service life depends on the cutting strength and shape of the tumbling finishing media. Spherical finishing media will cause less wear on the PU colloid than sharp-angled media.
    Generally, the service life of PU lining of centrifugal disc finisher is 3-6 months, while that of vibrating polishing machine can reach more than 10 years. Of course, this mainly depends on the cutting force and shape of the polishing media.
    We provide a one-year warranty for the entire machine. You don’t have to worry about what to do after the warranty expires? We will replace spare parts for you at the lowest cost price.
  • 4. What after-sales services are provided for ShineTec’s mass finishing machines?
  • After the machine arrives at the factory, it first needs to be installed. The installation method is simple and easy to operate. We will provide an installation and operation manual with the machine. You need to read this manual before installing the machine. If you have any questions during the use of the product, you can contact our technical support staff at any time.
    At the same time, we also provide machine installation and operation videos for your reference.
    If product parts are damaged, we will promptly provide spare parts for replacement.
  • 5.Which mass finishing machine is suitable for my product?
  • You may be confused when choosing to use an mass finishing machine, which model should I choose?
    vibratory finishing machine and tumbling barrel finishing machine are the two most widely used machines. If you are looking for a machine with faster finishing speed, you should choose a vibratory finisher. If you are pursuing better surface quality and can accept a relatively long finishing and polishing time, a barrel tumbling polishing machine is the best choice.
    Regarding vibrating finishing machines, you can also choose machines with built-in dividers, as this allows you to process different workpieces in the same time.
    If a large number of parts are being processed and can be mixed together for polishing or cleaning, then vibratory finishing machine with separator is the best choice because it can meet the requirements of automatically separating workpieces and abrasive media without the need to manually screen each piece.
    If your product is a special-shaped long part, then rectangular tub finishing machine is the right choice.
    The tub-shaped vibratory finisher is also suitable for polishing large marble for home decoration. Dividers can also be installed inside to avoid damage caused by products hitting each other during the finishing process.
    If you want to use automatic conveying function when loading workpieces, then the continuous flow vibratory finishing system can meet your needs.
    This kind of machine can also control the time of a polishing cycle of the product. Commonly used products suitable for this type of machine can be powder metallurgy parts, die castings or stamping parts.
    If your product is a high-value precision component, use centrifugal barrel finishing machine. The processing time of this type of machine is very fast, such as dental implant polishing, 3D printed parts deburring, surface polishing, textile accessories polishing, etc. This machine can be used.
    If polishing small and medium-sized workpieces, centrifugal disc finishing machine is a good choice. Suitable for cleaning and polishing industrial parts, such as commemorative coins, glasses frames, chains and other products. The unique product structure ensures high finishing and polishing efficiency of this water eddy current polishing machine.
    If you still have difficulty selecting a machine, please tell us your specific needs, such as product processing capacity, operating space requirements, power requirements, additional configuration requirements, budget, etc. We will be happy to work with you to solve your product polishing needs and efforts.
  • 6.What kind of machine is a mass finishing machine?
  • The mass finishing machine is a kind of equipment that can provide different surface treatment processes such as finishing and polishing of products according to different needs.
    Instead of manual single-piece polishing, it can polish large quantities of parts at the same time, and can perform cleaning, deburring, deflashing, descaling, derusting, degreasing, brightening, drying and other processes.
    ShineTec can provide a variety of machine models to meet your different polishing requirements. Each model has its own unique skills, and the troubles caused by the headache and annoying manual polishing will be gone forever.
  • 7. How does a mass finishing machine work?
  • Of course you first need to power on the machine.
    After pressing the power switch, the machine is in the starting state.
    Each model has its own different working principle. The basic working process of the mass finishing machine is that the abrasive media and the workpiece to be polished tumble and rotate together, let the finishing media to rub against each other on the product surface to generate cutting force to achieve the purpose of polishing.
  • 8. What components does a conventional mass finishing machine include?
  • The mass finishing solution provided by ShineTec mainly consists of three major components:

    8.1 Machine:
    The machine contains multiple interconnected parts, such as base, working bowl or polishing barrel, electrical control box, motor, etc.
    There are also some necessary mechanical parts, such as springs, fastening clamps, etc.

    8.2 Tumbling media:
    The abrasive can be a sandy deburring media or porcelain polishing media, or a stainless steel polishing ball, or even one from plants, such as corn cobs, walnut shells, wood particles, bamboo chips, etc.
    The main function is to use the cutting force of tumbling media to remove burrs and scale. It can also be cleaned and polished to improve the surface gloss of the product.

    8.3 Polishing compound:
    The function of polishing compound is to speed up the polishing process of polishing media and workpieces during the finishing process.
    Polishing compound can be liquid, pastes, or they can be solid powders.
    Antirusting liquid can prevent water from corroding certain rust-prone metals.
    Brightening liquid can increase the brightness of the surface of the product after polishing.
  • 9. Do I need this mass finishing machine?
  • The mass finishing machine can help you polish the surface of your product according to your specific needs to achieve different surface qualities.
    Your workpieces will achieve uniform surface quality results.

    9.1 Cleaning.
    The most basic function of the mass finishing machine is to clean parts and products at the minimum cost to achieve the effect of removing oil and dirt.

    9.2 Improve product surface quality.
    A good mass finishing machine can use different processes to modify the surface quality of your product through deburring, degreasing, chamfering, descaling, polishing, brightening, cleaning, drying and other processes.
    It can also increase the product service life of the workpiece by removing defects on the product surface.
  • 10.What are the different types of mass finishing machine?
  • There are four different basic types of mass finishing polishers. They are vibratory (also called vibrating) finishing machines, centrifugal disc finishing machines, centrifugal barrel finishing machines, and barrel tumbling finishing machines.
    In these models, the machine drives the workpiece to tumble and rotate together with the abrasive media, and the abrasive frictionally cuts on the surface of the workpiece to achieve the purpose of polishing. This process is also called mass finishing.
    Vibratory finishing is the most commonly used polishing method. Driven by the excitation force of the motor, the abrasive and the workpiece perform a three-dimensional spiral tumbling motion in the machine. The surface of the workpiece is cut by the finishing media to complete the polishing process.
  • 11.Are there different types of abrasive media?
  • Yes, there are different types of tumbling finishing media suitable for different process requirements.
    The specific parts are different, and the applicable abrasives media are also different.
    Tumbling media include ceramic media, plastic/resin media, stainless steel media, bio-degradable media and other varieties.
    Each abrasive media has different shapes, specifications, cutting forces and other indicators.
    You can choose different tumbling media according to your different needs.
  • 12.How to use this mass finishing machine?
  • Our machines are easy to operate and use.
    You can read the accompanying operation manual and follow the step-by-step installation instructions.
    The dosage of tumbling media, product workpieces, and polishing compound requires a suitable ratio.
    Once you’ve done that, just start the machine.
  • 13.What fields can the mass finishing machine be used in?
  • ShineTec’s mass finishing machines are suitable for products made of the following materials:
    Wood, rubber, metal, alloy, glass, steel, stone, or others.
    It also supports the following products in the manufacturing process:
    Laser cutting parts, 3D printing parts, die casting parts, stamping parts, relief parts, etc.
  • 14.What is the suitable power supply for mass finishing machines?
  • The general adapter power supply for the machine is 50Hz/380V/3-phase. For overseas markets, we also provide 60Hz, 220V, 460V, 480 and other applicable voltages.
  • 15.How long does mass finishing usually take?
  • Polishing time varies depending on the machine model.
    It can range from 10 minutes to several hours depending on the workpiece being processed.
    Generally speaking, the efficiency of centrifugal disc finisher > centrifugal barrel finisher > vibratory finisher > barrel tumbling finisher.
  • 16. What is the function of the polishing liquid added in mass finishing?
  • Polishing compound play an important role in the polishing process.
    It can help soften the surface of the workpiece, clean oil stains during friction cutting, protect the product surface, prevent surface oxidation, reduce roughness, and improve brightness.
  • 17.What are the best finishing media for mass finishing machine?
  • Different workpieces and machine models are suitable for different finishing media. So there is no such thing as the best abrasive.
    Of course, the quality of the abrasive media will definitely differ. High-quality tumbling media are definitely better than low-quality and low-priced ones.
    Inferior tumbling media will damage the surface of your workpiece and increase your polishing time.
    Poor tumbling finishing media are produced from recycled corundum sand, which has poor wear resistance and high wear. The sludge generated in the same processing time will greatly increase, and the product service life is short. Although the initial purchase price is cheap, it is not durable and increases the use of the media and sludge disposal costs.
    Commonly used abrasive media with cutting force include ceramic deburring media and resin media.

    17.1 Ceramic media.
    Ceramic media are used for deburring and finishing hard parts.
    According to different cutting forces, they can be divided into different product types.
    The tumbling media with cutting force is generally ceramic finishing media, polishing and brightening is porcelain polishing media.

    17.2 Resin media.
    Resin media is also called plastic media, polyester media, suitable for deburring and finishing of soft metal or alloy products.
    For example, workpieces made of aluminum alloy, magnesium alloy and other materials.
  • 18. What should I pay attention to when operating the mass finisher?
  • Routine maintenance of the machine is crucial to its service life.
    Generally, the following steps should be checked regularly to ensure that the machine is operating normally.

    18.1 Amount of tumbling media used.
    The proper abrasive media must always be kept in the machine. The volume of the tumbling media in the machine is generally more than 2/3 of the overall capacity of the working chamber. Do not put a small amount of tumbling finishing media in the machine just to save costs.
    Too little finishing media will damage the workpiece, slow down the grinding process, and reduce polishing efficiency.

    18.2 Check the drain outlet regularly.
    Debris or sludge from the finishing process can sometimes clog drains. Therefore, it is necessary to regularly check whether the drainage outlet is open or not.
    If it is blocked and not dealt with in time, the machine will be flooded with water.

    18.3 Inspection of PU lining.
    The PU lining protects the workpiece and prevents the finishing media from directly contacting the inner wall of the chamber and cutting the machine working chamber.
    Therefore you should always check the wear of the PU lining rubber. Once damaged, the machine should be re-lined promptly.

    18.4 Do not use the machine under overload conditions.
    Loading excessive workpieces into the machine can damage the machine. At the same time, self-damage of workpieces is caused by the collision between workpieces.
    Therefore, it is necessary to read the manual carefully and understand the maximum working load before starting to use the new machine.

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  • 19. How much does this mass finishing machine cost?
  • The price of the mass finishing machine depends on the type of product, capacity, power and usage requirements. If you are looking for the most cost-effective mass finishing machine, ShineTec is your first choice.
What is 3P ceramic media?

About Black 3P Abrasive Media

  • 1. What is 3P ceramic media?
  • 3P ceramic media, also known as black 3P tumbling media and G3P precise polishing media, is a random and irregular granular abrasive with a black surface. It is mainly used in bearings, tableware, medical equipment, daily hardware, tools, textile accessories, oil pumps, and pneumatic components, powder metallurgy, automobiles, motorcycles, bicycles, toys and crafts, sewing machines, optical instruments, wind instruments, instrumentation and other industries, deburring, descaling and other finishing processes for precision hardware parts and products, while achieving a mirror polishing effect. A new type of artificial polishing media.
    Black 3P fine precise polishing media
    3P precise finishing ceramic media
  • 2. What is the use of 3P ceramic media?
  • 2.1 The main function of 3P ceramic media is to combine finishing and polishing. While cutting, it can polish the surface of product parts to improve the brightness and gloss of the surface. The ordinary polishing process generally requires at least two processes to complete the surface polishing process. The first is the process of rough finishing to remove burrs and scale, and the second is polishing brightness. Especially for some precision parts, many require three processes. Rough grinding + fine finishing + polishing, 3P ceramic media can be completed in only one process. It is indeed a fast and high-quality tumbling polishing media.

    2.2 3P ceramic media is an irregular granular shape that can penetrate into hard-to-reach parts such as product workpieces and cross-holes, grooves, dead corners, gaps, etc., and can perform all-round finishing and polishing of the internal and external surfaces of the product.

  • 3. What is the difference between 3P ceramic media and other abrasive media?
  • 3P ceramic media is made from crushed cylindrical or ball abrasives. It is a granular tumbling polishing media with multiple irregular sharp corners. The abrasive sand with cutting force contained in 3P ceramic media is mainly chromium corundum ultrafine powder, which is sintered through high-temperature melting reaction with metal binders. The hardness of this kind of abrasive material is very high, and its density is far higher than ordinary high-alumina porcelain media and high-density porcelain tumbling media, reaching 3.6 g/cm3, which is far more than high-alumina porcelain polishing media and high-density porcelain polishing media. Chrome corundum ultrafine powder acts on the surface of product parts. It is an abrasive material with light cutting force. After cutting, the ultrafine powder can clean the surface of fine burrs, dirt, oxide scale, etc., restoring the original luster of the part material. It forms a low-roughness, delicate product surface with high smoothness. It has excellent surface effects for some high-hardness alloy product parts, such as precision bearings.
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  • 4. What are the specifications of 3P ceramic media?
  • Item Specification
    3P-4 4-6 mm
    3P-6 3-4.3 mm
    3P-8 2.3-3.4 mm
    3P-10 1.7-2.4 mm
    3P-14 1.2-1.7 mm
    3P-16 0.8-1.4 mm
    3P-24 0.6-1.0 mm
    3P-28 0.4-0.8 mm
    3P-30 0.2-0.6 mm
    3P-32 0.1-0.4 mm
  • 5. Do my product parts need to be polished with 3P ceramic media?
  • Generally speaking, 3P ceramic media are suitable for polishing some precision parts and high-hardness alloy product workpieces. If your product parts need to remove small burrs, thin oxide scales, and rust spots, and also need a shiny surface close to mirror polishing, 3P abrasive media are the most suitable finishing and polishing materials. It can be finished and polished in one go.

    Of course, using ceramic deburring media with high-alumina porcelain media, high-density porcelain polishing media or stainless steel media can also achieve a bright surface effect. The disadvantage is that it requires additional finishing processes, which is labor-consuming and time-consuming; in addition, the particle size in the powder of ceramic deburring media is far greater than that of chromium corundum micro powder in 3p media, the surface roughness after polishing is higher than that of 3P precision media, and the surface finish is not as good as that of 3P ceramic media.

    Finally, for the polishing process, the density of 3P ceramic media is higher than that of high-alumina porcelain media or high-density porcelain media, and the brightness and smoothness after polishing are also better than ordinary ceramic polishing media.

  • 6. Is 3P ceramic media expensive?
  • The prices of 3P ceramic media with different specifications and sizes are also different. One principle is that the smaller the media, the more expensive it is. The price of 3P ceramic media is generally tens of dollars per kilogram, so it is suitable for polishing some precision parts with high added value.
    Due to the unique product properties of 3P ceramic media, it has specialized and irreplaceable application fields.

  • 7. How long is the service life of 3P ceramic media?
  • The service life of the abrasive media depends on the size and shape of the product and the specification of the media. The larger the product, the more likely it is that the shape will have edges, sharp corners, edges, burrs, etc. The abrasive wear will be high and the service life will be short.
    The higher the hardness of the ceramic media, the greater the wear resistance. The following is a comparison of the service life of 3P ceramic media and other abrasives:

    brown corundum ceramic media < white corundum ceramic media < 3P ceramic media < porcelain media < high-density porcelain media < Zirconia polishing media < stainless steel media.
    The 3P ceramic media produced by ShineTec are wear-resistant polishing media that have been fired through dozens of sample tests using an exclusive process formula. After wear resistance testing, the wear resistance of our 3P precision polishing media is comparable to the performance of world-renowned manufacturers such as German Roesler and Japanese polishing and abrasive material manufacturer Tipton. If you don’t know where is the best 3P ceramic media, you can take a deeper look at our ShineTec products.
  • 8. Which finishing and polishing machine is suitable for 3P ceramic media?
  • 3P ceramic media are generally polished using a centrifugal barrel finishing machine. If a vibratory finishing machine is used, due to the small particles of the 3P media, it is difficult to form a good tumbling and rotating action in the machine. The use of centrifugal disc finishing machine will cause the media to get stuck in the gap between the barrel and the chassis, blocking the machine and making it unsuitable for use. The tumbling barrel finishing machine has a small turning force and the media are small, making it difficult to achieve a satisfactory surface polishing quality. The centrifugal barrel finishing machine rotates centrifugally at high speed, and the abrasive media and parts are in a small closed space. It is very suitable for taking advantage of the product characteristics of 3P ceramic media that can both cut and polish.
    Black 3P precision parts polishing
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