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Plastic Media for Vibratory and Mass Finishing

Plastic media are lightweight, non-abrasive finishing materials commonly used in vibratory and tumbling processes. They are great for smoothing, deburring, and polishing soft metals, plastics, and delicate parts. Ceramic media can be too harsh for these materials.

At Mass Polishing, we make plastic tumbling media from polyester or urea resin. We mix these with high-quality abrasives. This ensures gentle and consistent performance for precision finishing tasks.

Types of Plastic Media Available

Our plastic media comes in different shapes like cones, triangles, cylinders, and pyramids. Each shape is made for specific machines and finishing goals.

Smaller shapes reach intricate areas, while larger ones increase cutting efficiency on broader surfaces.

Mass Polishing provides customized media combinations to achieve the perfect balance between surface smoothness, brightness, and cutting power.

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Formulations Code Surface Finish Media Wear Grind Burrs Color * Abrasive Grit *
Pre PlateVSmooth & BrightExcellentNon Burrs White1500#
Light CutLCVery SmoothExcellentLightYellow800#
General CutMCSmoothGentleMediumGreen600#
Fast CutFCMatteGentleHardBlue300#
Super Fast CutZ1MatteFastHardTan120#

Size can be customized

Ceramic Media Shapes 1

Size can be customized

Ceramic Media Shapes 2

Size can be customized

We offer different cutting strengths and abrasive levels for various materials and finishing requirements:

Pre-Plate Plastic Media

This plastic media is made for pre-plating preparation. It gently refines surfaces, removes tiny defects, and creates a clean, smooth base. This helps with better adhesion in later finishing processes.

Light Cut Plastic Media for gentle deburring and refining molded plastic or soft metal surfaces with minimal abrasion.

Light-Cut Plastic Media

This light-cut tumbling media is great for plastic, resin, and light-metal parts. It helps with controlled deburring. It also gives a smooth, even finish while keeping the parts precise during the vibratory finishing process.

General-Cut Plastic Media

This general-cut plastic media is a versatile option for many uses. It provides consistent deburring and smooth surface improvement. This makes it a reliable choice for daily vibratory finishing tasks.

Fast Cut Plastic Media designed for effective material removal, improving surface finish on resin, aluminum, and die-cast parts.

Fast-Cut Plastic Media

This fast-cut media is made for parts that need stronger cutting action. It quickly removes burrs and sharp edges. This reduces tumble finishing time and improves workflow efficiency for metal components.

Super Fast Cut Plastic Media offering aggressive cutting performance for heavy deburring and rapid finishing applications.

Super Fast-Cut Plastic Media

This media is designed for tough deburring tasks. It cuts quickly and removes material aggressively. It prepares hard-metal parts for fine finishing or polishing.

Advantages of Plastic Media

✅ Lightweight and non-abrasive – ideal for fragile or thin-walled parts.

✅ Produces bright, smooth finishes without damaging the surface.

✅ Lower machine wear compared to ceramic media.

✅ Excellent for aluminum, brass, zinc, and plastic parts.

✅ Reusable and cost-effective for long production cycles.

reen triangular fast-cut plastic media used in vibratory finishing for rapid material removal, aggressive deburring, and efficient surface refinement in mass finishing applications.

Disadvantages & Considerations

While plastic media offer outstanding versatility, they also have some limitations:

1.Less aggressive than ceramic media – not suitable for heavy burrs or hard metals.

2.May generate more dust during processing if not properly maintained.

3.Requires correct compound and water flow to maintain surface quality.

For high-cutting or dense material removal, ceramic or stainless steel media may be a better alternative.

Blue triangular general-cut plastic media for vibratory finishing, suitable for deburring, smoothing, and surface refinement in mass polishing applications.

Application

Automotive trim and light metal parts

Plastic media is great for deburring and polishing automotive trim and light metal parts. It gives even finishing results. It also prevents dents, scratches, and too much material removal.

Jewelry and decorative items

Plastic media is often used to polish delicate jewelry and decorative items. It protects fine details and gives a smooth, bright finish. Unlike ceramic abrasives, it does not use harsh cutting action.

Electronic housings and precision tools

This product is good for lightweight electronic cases and precision tools. It helps control abrasion and provides accurate edge refinement. It also creates clean surfaces for assembly, coating, or cosmetic improvement.

Aluminum and zinc die-cast components

Plastic media are great for finishing aluminum and zinc die-cast parts. They gently deburr, smooth surfaces, and improve brightness. They do this without harming soft materials or changing their size.

Plastic and resin molded parts

Great for smoothing edges, removing flash, and refining surfaces on plastic and resin parts. This ensures quality for consumer products, electronics housings, and industrial molded parts.

Why Choose Mass Polishing Plastic Media?

At Mass Polishing, we produce premium-quality plastic vibratory media designed for precision, durability, and consistency.

We make our media using advanced resin blending and curing methods. This ensures uniform density, stable cutting performance, and long wear life.

We offer various shapes, abrasive grades, and bulk packaging options to meet both small workshops and large-scale production lines around the world.

“Mass Polishing — your reliable partner for plastic media and surface finishing excellence.”

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