What is vibratory tumbler?

About Vibratory Tumbler

  • 1. What can a vibratory tumbler do?
  • Vibratory tumbler is a type of tumbling finishing and polishing machine. It is a device that uses three-dimensional spiral vibration to deburr and polish product parts and workpieces.
    If you don’t know where to find equipment or tools that can automatically perform large-volume, high-efficiency, mechanized finishing and polishing, then ShineTec’s vibratory tumbler is your best choice.
    This kind of polishing machine is suitable for automatically surface treatment of deburring, descaling, deflashing, chamfering, smoothing, degreasing, and cleaning, brightening of some complex special-shaped product workpieces with irregular shapes. Whether it is very small parts or large product components, can be finished and polished.

    U-shaped vibratory tumbler with separator

  • 2. How is a vibratory tumbler different from other mass finishing machines?
  • 2.1 The vibratory tumbler uses the eccentric excitation force generated by the vibration motor installed at the bottom of the working bowl to drive the tumbler media and workpiece in the bowl to perform a three-dimensional spiral tumbling motion. The abrasive media and the surface of the workpiece rub against each other to produce cutting effects. To achieve the purpose of finishing and polishing. The process is automated, batch-processed and easy to operate.

    2.2 The working bowl is open, you can see the real-time surface finishing effect of the product in the machine, and monitor the working status of the entire process at any time, such as the surface quality of the workpiece, The movement speed and direction of the tumbler media and the workpiece, the ratio of abrasive media, water and finishing compound liquid, etc.

    2.3 A simple automatic screening device can be installed inside the vibratory tumbler. After the finishing process is completed, the workpiece and the tumbler media can be automatically screened and separated, which greatly saves the labor intensity of workers’ manual pick-up and improves screening efficiency.

    2.4 The product models are rich, and the working capacity ranges from 30L to 3000L, including more than ten styles, to meet your finishing and polishing needs for parts and components of different sizes.

  • 3. Is there anything special about ShineTec vibratory tumbler when polishing?
  • Compared with other finishing and polishing methods on the market, vibratory tumbler have the following characteristics:

    3.1 Fully automatic, mechanized and large-volume. As long as the workpiece, abrasive media, water, and compound liquid are added to the machine, after starting the machine, workers can run to do other things, and the entire deburring and polishing process can be unattended.。

    3.2 It is suitable for automatic finishing and polishing of large quantities of parts with multiple specifications and complex shapes. For example, a machine with a capacity of 1000L can place 500 kilograms of workpieces at a time, and products of different sizes can be placed in the same batch. From a few millimeters to several meters, they can be processed in the same working bowl. Some parts of the product such as cross holes, dead corners, and gaps that cannot be processed by ordinary polishing equipment can also be used to meet the finishing and polishing needs by selecting appropriate tumbler media.

    3.3 Processing costs are low. The one-time purchase cost of the machine can range from several thousand to tens of thousands of dollars, and the tumbler media depend on the wear and tear. Because the abrasive media provided by ShineTec have high hardness and strong wear resistance, the wear of the products can reach less than 5%, so the using cost of consumables is extremely low. In addition, when the machine is running, only part of the labor is required when loading and unloading materials, and the labor cost is also very low. Compare with manual finishing and polishing or other process such as electrochemical polishing and other process methods are extremely advantageous.

    3.4 Environmentally friendly. The vibratory tumbler mainly uses abrasive media with cutting force such as corundum sand for deburring. It is a purely mechanical grinding process. The sludge generated can also be directly discharged through sedimentation, filtration, centrifugal separation, etc. A small amount of < a href="/product-category/chemical-compound/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">polishing fluid is also a neutral environmentally friendly solution, compare with chemical polishing with strong alkali solution, it can not be same.

    ShineTec's vibratory tumbler
  • 4. Is the running cost of a vibratory tumbler high?
  • The purchase cost of the machine can range from a few thousand dollars to tens of thousands dollars, and it can generally be used for more than a few years. The price of rough finishing media is also ranges from a few to more than ten dollars per kilogram. Generally, the machine can be used for more than a few years. It can also be used for several months to several years, and some polishing media like porcelain media, high-density porcelain media,etc. These tumbler media’s losses are smaller and can generally last for several years. Although stainless steel media are expensive to purchase at one time, they have almost no wear and can be used for a very long time.
  • 5.What is the price of a vibratory tumbler?
  • As can be seen from the above cost analysis, the price of buying a vibratory tumbler is not expensive. It can be said that if your product is suitable for using a vibratory finishing machnie for deburring, descaling and other processes, then you can believe that you have obtained extremely low finishing and polishing processing costs.
  • 6.What factors should you consider when purchasing a vibratory tumbler?
  • The first factor to consider is the working capacity of the machine, that is, the volume of the machine’s working bowl. So first, you need to confirm what the quantity or weight of the workpieces you need to process every day is? How much product do you need to finish per batch?
    There is a rough ratio between volume and processing capacity for your reference. Generally, for a working volume of 100 liters, the actual loading capacity is about 80%, that is, 80 liters, and the corresponding loading weight is about 80 kilograms, that is, the total weight of tumbler media + workpiece does not exceed 80 kilograms. Based on this ratio, based on your products need to be finished and polished, you can roughly estimate the volume of a vibratory tumbler.
    Another factor that needs to be considered is whether it is necessary to fine-finish and polish the surface brightness of the product after rough deburring, descaling and other operations? Because the tumbler media used for fine finishing are different from those used for rough finishing, if your product still needs fine finishing after rough finishing, you will need to replace the abrasive media in the machine. If the daily processing volume is relatively large, you will need to purchase two machines, one is used for rough finishing and the other is used for fine polishing.
  • 7. Can you tell me how a vibratory tumbler polishes?
  • First, you need to put the tumbler media and the workpiece into the machine, add an appropriate amount of clean water, the water surface should not cover the abrasive media, only need a layer of water at the bottom of the bowl, then add an appropriate amount of finishing liquid, generally a 100L machine only needs Just add about 100ml.
    After the machine is started, observe the tumbling and rotating direction of the abrasive and the workpiece in the working bowl. The normal grinding movement is that the abrasive media and the workpiece tumble from the outside to the inside of the bowl, and at the same time perform a clockwise rotation. These two movements in the machine are a constant cycle. If the direction is wrong, please adjust the angle between the eccentric weights at the upper and lower ends of the motor, or reverse the wiring positions of the two live wires of the three-phase power cord.
    After the finishing process is completed, rinse it with clean water while the machine is running, and then you can pick it up. Machines with a volume of less than 100L can manually pick up items directly from the machine, and those with a volume above 100L can use the machine’s built-in separator to automatically screen and pick out items.

    eccentric weight of vibratory motor

  • 8. How long does it take for a vibratory tumbler to finish and polish?
  • The finishing and polishing time depends on the actual surface condition of the parts. There are two main factors that affect grinding time, one is the cutting force level of the tumbler media, and the other is the size of the machine. The tumbler media with heavy cutting has strong cutting force, the shorter the cutting time, and vice versa. The larger the working bowl volume of the machine, the greater the tumbling force of the abrasive and workpiece inside, the greater the cutting force, and the corresponding shorter time. Operations such as rough cutting, deburring, and descaling can take anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours, but fine finishing and polishing generally takes about 30 minutes per batch.
  • 9. Can I use the same vibratory tumbler for deburr and brighten?
  • Yes, as long as your workpieces is in time to deal with the quantity. But the tumbler media used in finishing and polishing are different, and the media need to be replaced each different process. This process is time-consuming, so it is recommended to prepare two vibrating tumblers at ordinary times, one for rough finishing and the other for fine finishing and polishing.
What is vibratory tub finishing machine?

About Vibratory Tub Finishing Machine

        Let me ask a question first: If you have some parts with a longer appearance, such as a length of more than 500mm, can our existing finishing machines be used? The answer is no. The length of the workpiece processed by the centrifugal barrel or disc polishing machine generally cannot exceed 300mm. Although the length of the barrel tumbling finishing machine can exceed 500mm, it is not suitable for polishing because of its low efficiency. Rapid finishing and polishing in large quantities and with high efficiency are not it’s features. Although the current vibratory bowl finishing machines are relatively versatile, they are unable to handle some workpieces that are too long, because the channel width inside the machine’s working bowl generally does not exceed 500mm. So if you want to polish and deburr this type of workpiece, you need to use a long-chamber vibratory finishing machine. The working chamber of this polishing equipment is a long rectangular tub. The length of the customized tub can reach 2-4 meters. It is a special polishing machine specially suitable for polishing extra-long parts.
The heavy-duty designed work tub can handle large product workpieces, but for some products that cannot collide with each other, such as large impellers, automobile aluminum alloy wheels, etc., some dividers can also be designed and installed inside the tub to form separate chamber, each product is finished and polished in an independent working chamber, without causing surface damage caused by collision of workpieces with each other.
This model is also very suitable for finishing and polishing some large products such as marble tiles, engine casings, and engine crankshafts.
ShineTec provides universal standard tub-shaped vibratory finishing machines, and can also customize models according to the length and width of your workpieces. The working volume can range from 15L to 3000L, making it the best equipment for finishing and polishing ultra-long and ultra-wide parts.

Frequently asked questions about rectangular tub finishing machines:

  • 1.What is vibratory tub finishing machine?
  • The vibratory tub finishing machine is a polishing machine that uses vibration to deburring, descaling, cleaning, degreasing, deflashing and polish the surface of product parts and workpieces.
    It can be used to polish large and irregular workpieces with complex shapes. To avoid collisions between workpieces, divider can be installed inside the tub to allow each product of the same batch to be processed in a separate work chamber. The workpiece materials processed can be metals, alloys, ceramics, plastics, etc. If you have some large products that need to be finished and polished, then this rectangular tub finishing and polishing machine is a good choice.

    ShineTec's linear tub vibratory finishing machine

  • 2. Can you tell me how a vibratory tub finishing machine works?
  • The working principle of the vibratory tub finishing machine is similar with othervibratory bowl finishing machines . When machine working, you need to put the workpiece, abrasive media, appropriate amount of finishing liquid and water into the machine. After the machine is started, the abrasive media and the workpiece will roll together longitudinally. The abrasive media will rub on the surface of the workpiece, which can remove burrs and oxidation layer on the surface of the workpiece. The time of the entire grinding process is determined according to the condition of the workpiece surface. The longer the burr or the thicker the oxide scale, the longer it takes. After finishing is completed, you will get a batch of products with the same surface grinding effect.
  • 3.What device and abrasive media are required for the polishing process of ShineTec vibratory tub finishing machine?

  • 3.1 Tub finisher. The machine consists of a rectangular working tub, vibration motor, electrical control box and other mechanical accessories.
    Working chamber. The workpiece, tumbling media, finishing compound, and water are put into the tub together, and then a series of surface treatments are performed, such as deburring, descaling, degreasing, chamfering, cleaning, polishing and brightening. These operations can be completed in the same batch .The tub is also lined with wear-resistant PU glue to prevent the workpiece from being damaged by the machine and abrasive wear on the iron plate inside the tub body of the machine.
    Vibration motor. The vibration motor is installed at the bottom of the working tub or at both ends of the tub. If it is at the bottom, only one motor is needed. If it is installed at both ends, two identical motors are needed.
    Water and liquid filling system. The grinding liquid and water are pumped into the working tub by a pump. The finishing liquid can be used to soften the surface oxide layer and speed up the grinding efficiency. It also has the function of cleaning oil stains under the combined action of clean water.
    Electrical control box. You can use the switch to control the machine to adjust the tumbling speed and vibration frequency of the machine. It also has overcurrent and overvoltage protection to prevent the motor from overloading.

    3.2 Ceramic media. The ceramic media generally used for deburring is called a deburring media. It is the main material involved in the deburring process. Because of the different content and grit size of the corundum sand contained in it, the deburring media are divided into heavy cutting force, medium cutting force and light cutting force. By rubbing the surface of the workpiece, the burrs and scale are removed.

    3.3 Water. Water plays several roles in the vibratory finishing process. First of all, water can lubricate and buffer between the workpiece and the abrasive media, so that the surface of the workpiece will not be damaged by impact. In addition, it can also cool down the machine. If there is no water involved in the grinding process, just dry finishing will cause the work tub to be damaged. The temperature becomes very high, which can easily damage the PU lining, while also preventing dust pollution. Finally, it can also wash away abrasive debris, workpiece burrs, oxide scale and other impurities produced after finishing.

    3.4 Polishing liquid. Polishing liquid helps speed up the finishing and cutting process. It can also prevent metal product workpieces from being corroded after contact with water. After polishing with compound liquid, the surface of the product can become more shiny.

    Working principle of ShineTec vibratory tub finishing machine
  • 4.Are there other different names for vibratory tub finishing machines?
  • There are many different names. For example, rectangular tub finisher, tub tumblers, linear vibratory finishing machines, tub polishing machines, tub deburring machines, etc.
  • 5. What finishing and polishing processes can the vibratory tub finishing machine handle?
  • 5.1 Deburring. Burrs on the surface of product parts can be removed through the deburring process. We all know that burrs and flash can cause harm to users. After this process, the product becomes safe and easy to use.

    5.2 Smoothing and polishing. After smoothing and polishing process, the surface of the product will become brighter and the gloss will be further improved. If used with special polishing media and compound, the product will become dazzling and shiny. This is called brightening treatment.

    5.3 Degreasing and decontaminating. After the product is machined, a layer of sludge and dirt on the surface is difficult to clean. Ordinary manual cleaning is too inefficient and difficult to remove. The tub-shaped vibrating finishing machine can quickly clean the oil stains on the internal and external surfaces, dead corners, and holes in large quantities. It is the best automatic cleaning, degreasing and decontaminating process.

    5.4 Deflashing. Burrs, flashes are also annoying defects on the surface of workpieces. It is a quality problem that must be eliminated. A vibratory tub finisher can also achieve this purpose.

    5.5 Descaing. The tub polishing machine can also easily remove the oxide scale on the surface of the workpiece.

  • 6.What is the difference between the vibratory tub finishing machine and other finishing machines?
  • The first is that the length of the workpiece finished can be extremely long, such as more than 1 meter.
    Secondly, the working tub of the machine is open and unsealed. Compared with centrifugal polishers and barrel polishers, this structure allows users to observe the surface condition of the product at any time during the finishing process and evaluate whether it meets the predetermined standards.
    Furthermore, for some special large product components, such as aluminum alloy wheels, turbine blades, marble and other products that are not allowed to collide with each other, the working chamber can be separated and each product can be finished separately.
    It can be seen that the tub-shaped vibratory finisher is a finishing and polishing equipment with unique and specialized purposes.

    ShineTec's linear vibrating tub finisher

  • 7. What are the applications of ShineTec’s vibratory tub finishing machines in different industries?
  • 7.1 Automobile parts. Some large automobile parts with complex shapes, such as hubs, gears, fasteners, engine casings, crankshafts and other parts, can be polished with a rectangular vibratory tub finishing machine.

    7.2 Aerospace. For example, turbine blades and precision instrument parts can also be finished and polished using machines.

    7.3 Medical devices. Medical devices have complex and irregular shapes and are also precision parts that can also be polished separately using a tub polisher.

    7.4 Military equipment. For example, bullet casings, firearm parts, etc. can also be used for finishing and polishing.

    7.5 Jewelry. For example, pendants and jewelry made of gold, silver, platinum, etc. can also be polished with this machine.

    7.6 Construction hardware. Various profiles, hoops and other fasteners can also be used for finishing and polishing.

    7.7 Daily hardware. Bathroom ware, kitchenware, accessories, etc. can be finished and polished with a tub polisher.

    7.8 Ceramic marble. Marble tiles for home decoration, ceramic crafts and the like can also be used for polishing.

    7.9 Plastic parts. It can be used to remove burrs, flash, mold closing lines, and can even be used to polish brightness.

  • 8. What abrasive media can be used for vibratory tub finishing machines?
  • This tub finisher can use almost all abrasive media:

    8.1 Plastic media. Also called resin media, polyester media, polyester media. If the workpiece material is some soft metal, such as aluminum alloy, zinc alloy, copper, etc., polyester media are the best choice. Its impact on the workpiece will not be too great, so it will not damage the workpiece and cause scratches, pitting and other phenomena. The treated surface has low roughness and is suitable for pretreatment before coating, painting, and electroplating.

    8.2 Ceramic media. The material isceramic deburring media, silicon carbide deburring media, white corundum finishing media, chrome corundum finishing media, 3P precision finishing media, etc., as well as high-alumina porcelain media without cutting force, high-density porcelain polishing media, stainless steel media, etc. There are different product shapes, specifications and sizes. If you need a tumbling media with strong cutting force, then please choose various types of finishing media with cutting force; if you just want to polish the surface brighter, then abrasive media without cutting force are the best choice.

    8.3 Bio-degradable abrasive media. Examples include natural walnut shell chip and corncob chip. They can be used for light finishing, drying, or as polishing materials to achieve a polishing effect close to a mirror surface.

  • 9. What are the workpiece sizes that the vibratory tub finishing machine can handle?
  • It can handle very small product workpieces, such as the size of a fingernail; it can also handle large product parts, even those with a length of more than 4 meters.
  • 10.What is the suitable power supply for the vibratory tub finishing machine?
  • Tub-type vibrating deburring machines usually support 380V/3-phase/50Hz power supply. If some machines are exported to foreign countries, they need to customize 460V or 480V motors. Please confirm the voltage, frequency and other electrical specifications you need before ordering a machine.
  • 11. What routine maintenance can extend the service life of the vibratory tub finishing machine?
  • Listed below are things you need to pay attention to on a daily basis:

    11.1 Regularly check the mixing ratio of abrasive media, water, and workpieces in the machine.
    Because the abrasive will wear out after long-term use, the working tub also needs to maintain an appropriate amount of water to lubricate and buffer the grinding process. If the abrasive or water is insufficient, it will need to be added. Do not keep very few tumbling media in the machine to save on abrasive costs. Too small abrasive media ratio will increase grinding and polishing time and damage the surface quality of the workpiece.

    11.2 Check the condition of the machine before starting it every time. Make sure the machine is in good operating condition.

    11.3 Regular maintenance. In addition to some visual inspections, such as damage to PU lining and fractures of accessories, it is also necessary to pay attention to the condition of some fasteners, the aging of transmission components, and the lubrication of vibration motors.
    Good usage habits can ensure a longer service life of the rectangular tub vibrating polishing machine.
  • 12.What is the difference between the vibratory tub finishing machine and other vibrating finishing machines?
  • The working chamber of other vibratory polishing machines are bowl, but some workpieces are not suitable for finishing and polishing in annular containers.
    The tub-type vibrating finishing machine is the best choice for some large and long workpieces.
  • 13. What is the difference between the surface quality of vibratory tub finishing machine and manual finishing?
  • The difference between these two finishing and polishing methods is huge.
    The use of a vibratory tub finisher can ensure that the workpiece is always in a continuous finishing and polishing process, in which the cutting force is consistent and uniform, and the surface condition of the workpiece can be observed at any time to decide whether to stop finishing.
    The strength of manual finishing and polishing is inconsistent, and the finishing quality of the surface depends on the proficiency and skill of the worker. Therefore, the surface quality after grinding is uneven. If the workers’ skills are not up to standard, a lot of scrapped products may be produced, which will greatly increase the processing cost.
  • 14. What are the tub capacity specifications of the vibratory tub finishing machine?
  • The working volume can be from 15 liters to about 3000 liters. There are many different volume specifications to choose from.
  • 15. What types of vibratory tub finishing machines are there?
  • There are many different models depending on the machine’s working tub volume and the installation position of the motor. Installing the motor at the bottom can make the machine very small. If it is a model of more than 300 liters, it is generally necessary to install two identical motors at both ends of the machine to drive the tub to vibrate.
    Vibrating tub finishing machine

  • 16.What are the benefits of using a vibratory tub finishing machine?
  • The main benefit is that the workpieces which be finished and polished can be large parts.
    Supports separate processing of the same batch of workpieces in the machine.

What is vibratory deburring machine?

About Vibratory Deburring Machine

  • 1. What can the ShineTec’s vibratory deburring machine do?
  • Because the machine uses the spiral three-dimensional vibration deburring and polishing principle, it is called a vibrating deburring machine.
    This is the most commonly tumbling deburring equipment. It can be used to automatically and efficiently remove burrs, scale, flash, mold lines, turning lines, rust, oil on surface of parts and workpieces in large quantities. It’s good at surface finishing treatments such as smoothing, chamfering, cleaning, polishing, brightening and increasing the surface strength of the workpiece.
    The machine uses tumbling, rotating, and vibrating methods to complete the finishing and deburring of the workpiece in a controlled manner. The ceramic deburring media with cutting force interacts with the parts under the action of excitation force, the surfaces of the workpieces and media rub together to remove burrs or oxide layers.

    ShineTec's automatic vibratory deburring machine

  • 2. What equipment or materials are used to complete the vibratory deburring process?
  • The vibratory deburring process is mainly completed by the following equipment and materials:

    2.1 Vibrating deburring machine.
    The vibrating deburring machine is mainly composed of a vibration motor, a vibration working bowl, springs, and an electrical control box. These components are combined to achieve automatic deburring.

    2.2 Water.
    Vibrating deburring mainly uses wet finishing, so an appropriate amount of water needs to be used during the grinding process. It can buffer the collision between the deburring media and the workpiece, and can also clean the sludge on the surface of the workpiece. It is an indispensable part of the grinding process.

    2.3 Tumbling deburring media.
    The deburring media and workpiece are mixed together and put into the working bowl of the vibratory deburring machine. The deburring media contains corundum sand with cutting force, which can deburr the surface of product parts. The intensity of deburring depends on the content of corundum sand contained in the deburring media.

    2.4 Chemical deburring liquid.
    deburring liquid is also poured together with the media and workpiece in the work bowl. There are different types of deburring compound, such as liquid and paste, and some also have anti-corrosion and anti-rust effects.

  • 3.Can you tell me how the ShineTec vibratory deburring machine deburrs?
  • The vibratory deburring machine has a circular bowl-shaped working chamber for loadingceramic media and product workpieces. The working bowl is lined with wear-resistant PU glue, and a vibrating motor is installed inside the machine. The lower part of the bowl is suspended and supported by a circle of springs.
    First, the ceramic deburring media needs to be added into the bowl together with the workpiece, deburring fluid, and water. After the machine is started, the motor drives the working bowl to produce a three-dimensional spiral motion. The deburring media in the machine rotates and rolls in the bowl and rubs against the surface of the workpiece, so that the burrs on the surface of the part can be cut away.
    The movement of the deburring media in the working bowl is continuous and reciprocating, so that the surface of the workpiece can be deburred, cleaned and polished.

    Working principle of ShineTec vibratory automatic deburring machine
  • 4.What is the difference between a vibratory deburring machine and other deburring machines?
  • The vibratory deburring finisher provided by ShineTec is the most versatile and easy-to-use deburring equipment on the market. Suitable for large-volume, automated, high-efficiency surface treatment such as burr, flash, scale, rust removal. Help save time and reduce labor costs. The biggest difference between this model and other mass finishing machines is it has a wide range of models and can be used for small and medium-sized product workpieces of different sizes and materials. It is simple and convenient to operate, can check the deburring and finishing effect at any time, and has a low purchase cost.
  • 5.What are the advantages of ShineTec vibratory deburring machine?
  • In addition to removing burrs and scale, it can also be used to chamfer to facilitate the assembly of parts.
    After the deburring process is added to the product, the surface quality will be greatly improved, and the return rate of your product workpieces will be greatly reduced.
    Deburring and cleaning the product before painting or painting can improve the adhesion of the paint layer and improve the overall aesthetics of the product.
    After being processed by a vibrating deburring machine, the strength of the product surface can also be increased, improving the quality and service life of the workpiece.
    In short, the vibratory deburring machine can be applied to various metal or non-metallic product parts, and is also suitable for irregular and complex-shaped special-shaped workpieces. It is a multi-purpose finishing and polishing artifact.
  • 6.What are the typical application fields of vibratory deburring machines?
  • Most products in machining, casting and forging, injection metallurgy, mold manufacturing and other industries require deburring during the manufacturing process. The product material may be plastic, metal, wood, alloy, etc. Use ShineTec vibrating deburring machine, with the correct selection of deburring media, finishing compound and appropriate amount of water, it is very simple, you can expect a satisfactory surface treatment.
    The control of deburring time is also a factor that affects the grinding effect. The same machine can achieve different purposes with abrasive media of different materials and shapes and finishing liquid of different uses, such as deburring, descaling, chamfering, rounding, deflashing, smoothing and other requirements.

  • 7. Can the vibratory deburring machine be used at home?
  • Our vibratory deburring machine is suitable for use with 3-phase/380V industrial power supply and is therefore not suitable for home use. Household use requires an additional customized 220V/single-phase motor, which is costly and uneconomical.
  • 8. Are there any differences in the size of the workpieces that the vibratory deburring machine can be used to deburr?
  • Our deburring machines are suitable for processing various types of workpiece with different specifications and complex shapes. The dimensional accuracy of the product will not be affected after processing.
  • 9. How many workpieces can a vibratory deburring machine process at one time?
  • The number of workpieces that a vibratory deburring machine can process at one time depends on the volume of the machine’s working bowl. ShineTec can provide machines with different volumes from 30L to 1200L.
    It also depends on the size of the workpiece. The smaller the workpiece, the greater the quantity that can be processed at one time.

  • 10. What are the power requirements for a vibratory deburring machine?
  • Required industrial power: 380V/3-phase/50Hz. If you want to use it on household power supply, you need to customize a 220/single-phase motor. Because the exciting force of civil electric motors is relatively small, the working volume of the machine does not exceed 100L.
  • 11. What deburring media are mainly used in vibratory deburring machines?
  • The effect of deburring depends on the selection of the correct and suitable deburring media. The higher the abrasive sand powder content and the larger the grit size, the cutting force will increase accordingly, but the wear resistance will decrease. The smaller the deburring media, the smoother surface after deburring will be better than the larger tumbling media.
    The types of deburring media are as follows:

    11.1 ceramic deburring media. There are different deburring strengths such as heavy cutting, medium cutting and light cutting. Heavy cutting tumbling media can grind and deburr workpieces made of harder materials, such as iron, titanium alloys, hard plastics, ceramic products, etc. Medium cutting and light cutting tumbling media can finish precision parts such as stainless steel and alloy steel.

    11.2 plastic media. Also called resin deburring media, also known as polyester media. Usually used for precision finishing, deburring and polishing workpieces. Especially suitable for soft metal workpieces, such as aluminum alloy, zinc alloy, copper, etc. If ceramic deburring media is used to deburring these materials, scratches, pitting, and color dissipation will occur.

    11.3 stainless steel media. Stainless steel media are mainly used to improve the gloss and brightness of metal workpiece surfaces. It can also be used to polish some fine burrs on the surface of certain plastic or ceramic products.

    11.4 Natural bio-degradable media. If you are looking for an abrasive media that has the ability to gently and slightly deburr, then plant-based organic abrasives like walnut shells, corn cobs, etc. are a good choice. This kind of abrasive media can simulate the polishing effect of a cloth wheel. Through long-term finishing under slight cutting force, the surface of the workpiece can achieve an effect close to mirror polishing, so many people also call it mirror polishing media.
    This kind of abrasive can also be used as a drying media for surface drying after grinding and polishing of products. It also has the function of absorbing oil stains on the surface of the workpiece. It is a safe and environmentally friendly bioabrasive.
  • 12. What routine maintenance can extend the service life of the vibratory deburring machine?
  • For example, is the vibration motor lubricated regularly every month? Check whether the PU lining of the working bowl is damaged? Is the discharge port filter blocked by sludge? Is the vibration spring on the base of the machine broken?
    Vertical vibration motor lubricating oil filling port
    Vibrating deburring machine base spring
  • 13. How to choose the correct deburring media to match the vibratory deburring machine?
  • Tumbling deburring media selection plays a key role in the process of deburring. The abrasive sand in the tumbling media plays a role in finishing and polishing burrs on the workpiece.
    So how to choose the correct finishing media when deburring? There are currently four main categories of mass finishing media. Commonly used materials include brown corundum ceramic media, plastic deburring media, stainless steel polishing media and Natural bio-degradable abrasive media.
    These abrasive media have different cutting forces and different specifications and shapes, such as triangle, sphere, cylinder, three-star, cone, pyramid, wedge, etc.
    In order to fully reach the workpiece with complex shape during deburring, the upper shape can be made into a chamfered shape.
    Also consider whether the deburring media will clog holes and crevices in the workpiece. Generally, we will propose a selection plan for deburring machines and finishing media based on providing process samples testing.
    What are the best deburring machines and process solution and methods for deburring? Only after sufficient process testing and comprehensive consideration of surface effects and processing costs is the best solution.

    Commonly used tumbling media for deburring, descaling, finishing and polishing

What is vibratory polishing machine?

About Vibratory Polishing Machine

  • 1. How does ShineTec ensure the quality of vibratory polishing machines?
  • ShineTec’s vibratory polishing machine, referred to as vibratory polisher or vibrating polishing tumbler, adopts the classic three-dimensional spiral vibration principle. After decades of actual production, it has been fully verified in industries such as machining, electronics, molds, die-casting, and 3D printing.
    Professional CAD design software, laser plasma cutting and other advanced processes are used to ensure the accuracy of parts.
    Raw materials are purchased from well-known domestic and foreign manufacturers. During the welding, PU pouring, painting and other processes, the products are controlled by skilled workers with many years of front-line production experience, adhering to the spirit of craftsmanship to ensure product quality.

    ShineTec's vibratory polishing machine for deburring, descaling, brightening

  • 2. How to choose the right vibratory polishing machine?
  • In response to your workpiece polishing needs, we will ask you to send samples for process testing in the early stage. If you are satisfied with the final results of our samples, we will then based on the actual conditions of your products, such as material, shape, size, and processing quantity. and other factors, provide a professional process solution, select vibratory polishing machines with different processing capacities, or corresponding auxiliary equipment that can help improve efficiency, complete supporting functions, and polishing media that suit the requirements.
  • 3.How do you determine the processing capacity of the vibratory polishing machine you need?
  • Based on the sample results of your workpiece, the process selection for polishing treatment is determined. Next, you need to provide the daily processing quantity requirements of your workpieces. The workpiece and polishing media cannot fill the entire machine. Generally speaking, the total volume of polishing media and workpiece cannot exceed 80% of the machine capacity. The following is a reference table for the volume ratio of media to workpieces corresponding to different polishing process requirements during feeding:
    Media to workpiece volume ratio Typical application
    0 : 1 No tumbling media, self-finishing and polishing, such as some decorative stones for handicrafts.
    1 : 1 The same proportion of abrasive media and parts such as forgings, castings, etc., with very rough surfaces.
    2 : 1 Gentle finishing, allowing workpieces to collide with each other.
    3 : 1 Minimum ratio for finishing copper, aluminum, zinc and other non-ferrous metal workpieces. The workpieces may collide with each other, so the ratio is suitable for grinding and polishing ferrous metals.
    4 : 1 The ratio of non-ferrous metal workpieces with average efficiency. High polishing efficiency ratio for ferrous metal parts.
    5 : 1 More suitable for finishing non-ferrous metal parts. Workpieces rarely collide with each other.
    6 : 1 Suitable for finishing of non-ferrous metal products. Commonly used for pre-plating treatment with resin media and aluminum and zinc alloy workpieces.
    8 : 1 Suitable for finishing of non-ferrous metals or precision parts. Less surface roughness and smoothness.
    10:1~20:1 Better finishing quality. Suitable for irregular shapes or fragile workpieces.
    Maximizing No collision between workpieces. One machine polishes one part or each workpiece needs to be separated.
  • 4. What is the quality guarantee for the parts and raw materials of the vibratory polishing machines from ShineTec?
  • We purchase reliable spare parts from big brands to produce our vibrating polishing machines. The following are the purchasing channels for spare parts:
    The vibration motors come from large professional manufacturers in Wuxi or Shanghai.
    The PU lining rubber comes from Dow Chemical of the United States.
    Electrical control parts come from regular manufacturers such as Delixi or Chint.
    The brown corundum sand powder used in the production of ceramic media is also a new top-level raw material and is not a secondary recycled material used by many small manufacturers in the industry.
    Micropowder and clay are also sourced from top domestic manufacturers.
    Therefore, the main parts and raw materials required for production are traceable, and quality can be guaranteed.
  • 5.What does the guide angle of the eccentric weight on the motor mean?
  • The angle formed by the eccentric weights (commonly known as hammers) at the upper and lower ends of the motor is called the guide angle. The factory default angle is 90 degrees at right angles to each other. This angle causes the polishing media and workpiece to tumble from the outside to the inside of the vibrating polishing machine and rotate clockwise. If you need to adjust the vibration and rotation directions, the two included angles can be adjusted to 70 degrees or 120 degrees.
    The adjustment of eccentric weight of the vibration motor has two functions:
    ⑴ Adjustment of the excitation force: Remove the tightening bolts of the eccentric weight and adjust the excitation force by increasing or decreasing the number of eccentric weights;
    ⑵ Adjustment of the angle between the upper and lower eccentric weights: the upper eccentric weight is a fixed block and the lower eccentric weight is an adjustable block, both of which are pressed on the motor shaft using fastening bolts. There are reference lines engraved on both ends of the rotating shaft. The outer surface of the lower weight is equipped with a scale indicating the rotation angle. Loosen the pressing bolt of the lower eccentric weight and rotate the lower eccentric weight so that the angle scale mark on the lower eccentric weight is aligned with the reference mark of the rotating shaft line, adjust to the required angle, and tighten the lower eccentric weight holding bolt; if you need to adjust the angle of the upper eccentric block, you can also adjust it according to the corresponding method.

    Vertical vibration motor upper and lower eccentric weights

  • 6.What is the after-sales service for ShineTec’s vibratory polishing machines?
  • The whole machine has a one-year warranty. All parts will be replaced free of charge during the warranty period.
    Lifetime free technical support. After the warranty expires, accessories will be charged at cost.
    If necessary, we will also send a video demonstrating the machine parts replacement process.
  • 7. What is the daily maintenance of vibratory polishing machines?
  • Routine daily maintenance is the inspection of the PU lining and vibration spring of the machine.
    If it is found to be damaged or broken, the parts should be replaced immediately.
    If the machine runs for more than 8 hours, you should add lubricating oil to the vibration motor every month.

    Vertical vibrating motor lubricating oil filling port
  • 8. What is the installation process of a vibratory polishing machine?
  • The first step is to install the electrical control box. Connect the power cord and make a good connection to the ground wire. The yellow or green wire is ground.
    Next, remove the iron piece holding the spring on the base. Otherwise, the machine will jump on the ground after starting.
    Finally, place the machine on a flat ground and connect the tap water faucet and sewage facilities.

    Vibratory finishing machine fastening iron sheet and spring
  • 9.What problems can occur when using a vibratory polishing machine?
  • 9.1 The tumbling direction is wrong. The normal rolling direction of polishing media and workpiece is from the outside of the working bowl to the center. If the direction is opposite, please observe whether the angle between the upper and lower eccentric weights of the motor is 90 degrees. If the angle is correct, the problem may lie in the order in which the three-phase power lines are connected. Please exchange the positions of the U and V lines.

    9.2 The rotation direction is wrong. The normal rotation direction of the polishing media and workpiece in bowl is clockwise. If it is not correct, please try to adjust the angle of the upper and lower eccentric weights of the motor to 75 degrees.
    You can also reduce the weight of the eccentric block at the bottom of the motor or increase the weight of the eccentric block at the top of the motor.
  • 10. What kind of power supply does ShineTec’s vibratory polishing machine require?
  • Our machine requires 3-phase, 380V, 50Hz. If your machine will be used abroad, please inform us of the country of use or power requirements when ordering.
    We can customize machines to the electrical requirements of the country of use.
    It is recommended to use 3-phase power supply, which is more efficient than single-phase. It is also safer in high current environments.
  • 11.What can a vibratory polishing machine do?
  • If your product requires deburring, deflashing, chamfering, derusting, descaling, edge rounding, derusting, brightening, burnishing, etc., then our vibratory polishing machine can help you solve such problems.
    The machine can be used to process machined parts of different shapes, materials, sizes, and surface strengths. It is a very common tumbling polishing machine on the market (also called tumbling polisher). After surface treatment, it can increase the competitiveness of your products, save processing time and costs, and can process large quantities of workpiece products in a short time.
  • 12. What are the spare parts and auxiliary materials that make up a vibratory polishing machine?
  • The most important components are as follows:

    12.1 The working bowl of the machine. The shape is arc-shaped or U-shaped bowl-shaped body. The polishing media, workpieces to be processed, water and polishing liquid are placed in the bowl. The inside is lined with wear-resistant PU colloid, which can protect the workpiece from directly hitting the inner wall of the bowl and the polishing media from cutting the inner wall iron plate.

    12.2 Separating screen. The separating screen is mainly used to separate the workpiece from the abrasive media after polishing. Built into the working bowl of machines over 100L, it is also cast from wear-resistant PU glue, with round or square holes. The diameter is generally above 20MM. If the hole size needs to be very small, we can also customize a screen plate made of stainless steel plates for you. The screen plate can be changed at will to adapt to different workpieces and polishing media.

    12.3 Vibration motor. This is the main component of the vibratory polishing machine. The machine operates by the excitation force it generates. It is also a key factor that determines the working efficiency and operating life of the machine.

    12.4 Suspension spring. The working bowl is supported by springs and vibrates up and down. The hardness and length of the spring also affect the vibration amplitude of the machine.

    12.5 Water recovery device. This is an optional device. Water and polishing fluid can be recycled, reducing sewage discharge and meeting environmental protection requirements.

    12.6 Frequency converter. The vibration amplitude and operating speed of the machine can be controlled through the frequency converter. Some workpieces are easily deformed or fragile, and the vibration amplitude of the machine needs to be reduced or the running speed of workpieces made of different materials needs to be adjusted, which can be adjusted through it.

    12.7 Acoustic lid. The acoustic lid can reduce the noise produced by the machine when it is running. Generally it can be reduced by about 20 dB.

    12.8 Control box. The vibrating polishing machine can be equipped with an external electrical control box. It can be mechanical button type or digital display touch screen type.

    12.9 Polishing media. There are many types of abrasive media. There are tumbling polishing media made of brown corundum, porcelain, and resin, as well as stainless steel and abrasive chip from wood and bamboo chips. Each material has different shapes and sizes to adapt to various irregular shaped workpieces.

    12.10 Polishing liquid. The compound liquid added to the abrasive and workpiece play a supporting role in the finishing and polishing process. Generally, finishing liquid improves the cutting efficiency of the workpiece, polishing liquid can improve the brightness of the workpiece surface during fine finishing, and anti-rust liquid is used to protect the surface of metal workpieces from corrosion and rust after being cleaned with water.
    It comes in liquid, powder, and paste forms. It can also be used without adding water for dry finishing.

    Vibratory polishing machine built-in separating screen
    finishing, polishing compound liquid and abrasive media
  • 13. How does a vibratory polishing machine work?
  • Put the workpiece and polishing media to be processed into the working bowl of the machine according to the corresponding ratio, and then add an appropriate amount of water. The water surface should not be covered with the abrasive, as long as the water can be seen at the bottom of the bowl. Then add a small amount of polishing liquid and start the machine.
    The amplitude and running speed of the machine can be adjusted through the control box.
  • 14. What is the difference between a vibratory polishing machine and other tumbling polishing machines?
  • The main difference is the way the machine works. vibrating polishing machine uses a vibration motor to drive the working bowl of the machine to use a three-dimensional spiral vibration motion to cause the workpiece and abrasive media to tumble and rotate in the machine, allowing the abrasive media to cut on the surface of the workpiece to achieve deburring, descaling, chamfering and other effects. Because it is open type, the polishing effect on the workpiece surface can be observed at any time during the operation of the machine, and it is suitable for large-scale finishing and polishing.
  • 15.What are the reasons for choosing a vibratory polishing machine compared to other polishing machines?
  • Ease of operation and low cost are the two top reasons to purchase a vibrating polisher. At the same time, the daily maintenance of the machine is also very simple and convenient.
  • 16. What types of vibratory polishing machines are there?
  • ShineTec produces the following types of vibrating polishing machines:

    16.1 Arc-shaped Vibratory Polishing Machine. The outer wall of the working bowl of this type of machine is an arc-shaped curve, and the bottom has two structures: flat bottom and spiral. Lined with polyurethane PU glue.

    16.2 U-shaped Vibratory Polishing Machine. The outer wall of the working bowl of this type of machine is U-shaped, and the rest is the same as the arc-shaped machine above.

    16.3 Tub Polishing Machine. The working container of this type of machine is a rectangular tub-shaped body. This type of machine is designed to finish and polish some workpieces that are too long, such as more than 500mm in length. There are two installation positions for vibration motors. One is to install a vibration motor at both ends of the machine; the other is to install a motor at the bottom of the machine. Generally, if the working tub of the machine exceeds 2 meters, the motor will be installed at both ends. The amplitude and speed of the machine can also be achieved through frequency converters.
  • 17. What polishing media are needed for vibratory polishing machines?
  • Depending on the shape, material, specifications and sizes of your parts, you need to choose different types of polishing media. Abrasive media that can be used in the machine are: Ceramic Deburring Media, Porcelain Polishing Media, High Density Porcelain Media, Plastic Media, Stainless Steel Media and organicBio-degradable Polishing Media.
    Improper selection of abrasives during the polishing process will affect finishing efficiency and may even cause damage to the workpiece.
  • 18. What factors should you consider when purchasing a vibratory polishing machine?
  • First, samples testing need to be conducted to determine whether vibratory polishing is suitable for your workpiece.
    Next is some requirement data that needs to be clarified:
    Rough finishing to remove burrs, scale, flash or fine finishing to polish the brightness?
    Allowable dimensional tolerance after finishing and polishing.
    Burr length.
    Time required for completion.
    Polishing media shape and size.
    Whether the abrasive media will clog the holes or gaps in the parts.
    Are workpieces allowed to collide with each other?
    How to clean the workpiece after finishing?
    How to clean abrasives media?
    Are there any rust prevention requirements for workpieces?
    Average daily processing capacity requirements.
  • 19. How much does a vibratory polishing machine cost?
  • The price depends on the process requirements. Machines have different processing capabilities and polishing tumbling media have different applicable functions, which will cause price changes. Only after the processing solution is determined can a clear quotation be given.
  • 20. Are there any dangers in operating a vibratory polishing machine?
  • There is no danger if the operating instructions are followed.
  • 21. What are the different functions of a vibratory polishing machine?
  • Vibrating polishing machines can achieve the following functions:

    21.1 Deburring, deflashing, chamfering. Defects caused during workpiece processing that may cause harm to users can be automatically removed in large quantities.

    21.2 Derusting and descaling. Surface problems such as turning lines and mold lines can also be removed.

    21.3 Improve surface finish and brightness. Make the product surface smoother and brighter.

    21.4 Cleaning and degreasing. It can automatically remove dust, dirt, sludge and other phenomena adsorbed on the surface of the workpiece.
  • 22. What industries can vibratory polishing machines be used in?
  • Can be used in the following industries:

    22.1 Automobile parts. Gears, pistons, hubs and other parts that require machine polishing.

    22.2 Aerospace industry. Strength and durability are the main evaluation indicators of the workpieces required in this industry. Vibratory polishing machines can increase the surface strength of the product and obtain a mirror-like finishing effect.

    22.3 Medical devices and equipment. The materials used in medical devices include stainless steel, titanium alloy, cobalt-chromium alloy or other special materials. Vibratory polishing machines can process these products and improve the surface quality to obtain a beautiful surface effect.

    22.4 In addition, in mechanical parts, plastic products, 3C digital, metal casting, electronic devices, hardware parts, kitchen supplies, 3D printing
    It is widely used in industries such as textile workpieces, powder metallurgy, electrical components, minting, jewelry, instrumentation, and handicraft accessories.
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.

    vibration finishing machine drain outlet filter
  • 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.
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