How to Use Vibratory Finishing Machine

Update:23 Apr 2023

Vibratory Finishing Machines are a type of mass finishing machine that vibrates workpieces in a bowl or tub to remove surface defects and improve their appearance. They are used in a variety of industries, including metalworking and glass and ceramics.

Typical applications for a vibratory finishing machine include deburring, polishing, and de-rusting of metal parts. Using the correct media and compound selection, they can also be used to give metal parts a satin or gloss finish.

600L 21CuFt large capacity vibratory finishing machine

CW600 large capacity vibratory finishing machine

How to Choose a Vibratory Finishing Machine
The best way to choose the right vibratory finishing machine for your application is to determine what type of work you will be doing and the amount of parts you expect to process. This will help you determine the size of the vibratory machine you need to meet your goals.

How to Select the Best Tumbling Media for your Vibratory Finishing Machine
The tumbling media that you use in a vibratory finishing machine is critical to getting the desired finish on your parts. Choosing the wrong media can result in poor quality and long processing times.

How to Maintain Your Vibratory Finishing Machine
As with most equipment, it is important to maintain your vibratory finishing machine to ensure that it continues to perform at its best. Regular inspections and cleaning will extend the life of your machine and keep it running at peak performance.

A good way to do this is to make sure that the media levels are balanced for both speed and longevity. Too little media can slow down your process or cause damage to the bowl, while too much can produce an uneven finish that may not meet your product's requirements.

           

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