diaphragm seals deburring, turning lines removal and polishing technology method of rubber and plastic product parts

How to deburr,deflash,remove turning lines of rubber, plastic diaphragm seal parts?

The diaphragm seal is a key component of pneumatic pumps and valves, diaphragm pump valve bodies and other products. Its main function is to perform the sealing function. It has been widely used in petrochemical, electric power, aviation, machinery and textile, medical and other industries. The main materials are PTFE polytetrafluoroethylene, Teflon and other polymer materials. There are slight burrs and turning lines in the production process, which will affect the sealing performance of the product. How to mechanically remove burrs and turning lines on the surface and reduce the roughness is a very troublesome problem. In this case, we will share a PTFE sealing diaphragm product high-efficiency deburring, removal of turning lines to reduce the surface roughness of the process technology and method. This finishing process solution is also suitable for deburring, deflashing and polishing of polymer products made of other materials such as polyester and resin.

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Surface deburring, removing turning lines, finishing and polishing process for sealing diaphragms of rubber and plastic product parts

1. Plastic sealing diaphragm before polishing
burrs and turning tool lines of diaphragms sealing of plastic, rubber parts

Materials:

PTFE(polytetrafluoroethylene)

Appearance:

surface burrs and turning tool lines

Shape:

circular

Size:

D40*20 mm

Pre-polishing process:

injection molding

Post-polishing process:

packing

2. Finishing and polishing requirements
  • deburring, deflashing, removal of turning tool lines.
  • smooth surface with a roughness of Ra 0.5 or less.
3. Plastic sealing diaphragm polishing process details:
Polishing processes （1） deburring, removal of turning tool lines （2） reduce roughness of fine polishing （3） drying
Machine and equipment plastic parts polishing machine plastic parts polishing machine dryer
Speed highest highest highest
Abrasive media heavy cut ceramic deburring media porcelain polishing media no
Abrasive media to workpiece 4：1 6：1 no
Chemical compound cutting liquid fine polishing liquid no
Water appropriate amount,the liquid level is 30mm above the abrasive media appropriate amount,the liquid level is 30mm above the abrasive media no
Polishing time 30 minutes 30 minutes 5 minutes
Remark parts separated and picked up automatically, rinsed with water parts separated and picked up automatically, rinsed with water drying
4. The plastic sealing diaphragm removing turning tool lines after polishing
plastic,rubber parts sealing diaphragm deburring, removing turning lines
deburring,deflashing,removal of turning tool lines of plastic,rubber sealing diaphragm parts

5. Additional instructions
  • The burrs on the surface of the sealing diaphragm are relatively slight, but the turning tool lines are very deep. The rough finishing and polishing machine uses a special polishing machine for plastic products. Rough grinding uses coarse-grained abrasives media to achieve the effect of removing burrs and turning tool marks.
    Fine polishing uses precision finishing ceramic media with micro-cutting force and fine-grained tumbling media, which can further reduce the surface roughness.
  • After fine polishing, use an automatic separating machine to separate the product from the abrasive media, and then use a dryer to dry it after cleaning.

6. Final summary
  • In this case, we demonstrate the process solution of automated deburring, removing turning tool lines and polishing of a PTFE polytetrafluoroethylene sealing diaphragm product.
  • If you need professional technical support for the deburring, deflashing, removal of turning tool lines and polishing of PE polyethylene, PA polyamide, PP polypropylene, polytrifluoroethylene, polyvinylidene fluoride and plastic, rubber and other polymer material product parts or the following plastic accessories, you can refer to the above cases:
    Plastic product deburring and finishing method
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    How to deal with plastic product burrs
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    Plastic product deburring
    Plastic parts deburring
    How to remove plastic burrs
    How to grind off burrs on plastic products
    Quickly remove burrs from plastic products
    Plastic parts deburring process
    What is the best polishing method for deburring plastic parts
    How to deburr rubber products
    What to use for deburring rubber products
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Deburring,descaling and polishing method of copper alloy die castings (floor sockets)

How to chamfer, deburr, descale, polish and brighten copper alloy die castings?

Copper alloy die casting is a mature and versatile production process, which is used to manufacture a variety of hardware parts products. Commonly copper alloys include copper-aluminum alloy, copper-zinc alloy, copper-nickel alloy, etc. Die casting products will produce burrs, flash, scratches, oxide scale and other defects during the production process. Do you know what kind of finishing and polishing process copper alloy die castings need to go through to obtain a satisfactory surface effect? ​​In this case, we will share a copper alloy floor socket deburring, descaling, polishing, brightening process technology and methods. This polishing process solution is also suitable for the surface polishing of brass, zinc alloy, aluminum alloy, magnesium alloy and other products.

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deburring, derusting, descaling, polishing of copper alloy die castings (floor outlets)

1. copper alloy floor outlet before polishing
copper alloy die castings (floor outlets) surface burrs and oxide scale before polishing

Materials:

copper-zinc alloy

Appearance:

burrs on the edges,oxide scale on the surface

Shape:

square

Size:

120*120MM

Pre-polishing process:

die casting

Post-polishing process:

electroplating

2. requirements for polishing
  • chamfer and remove flash, grooves without burrs.
  • smooth and bright surface, no burrs, no oxide scale
3. Copper alloy floor outlets polishing process details:
Process steps （1） rough finishing, chamfering, deburring, descaling （2） fine polishing （3） vibratory drying
Machine and equipment vibratory finishing machine vibratory finishing machine vibratory dryer
Amplitude and speed highest speed highest speed highest speed
Tumbling media Cone resin media Spherical white corundum finishing media corn cob polishing media
Abrasive media to workpiece ratio 4：1 6：1 8：1
Finishing and polishing compound finishing liquid polishing liquid no
Water appropriate amount, the liquid level does not exceed the tumbling media appropriate amount, the liquid level does not exceed the tumbling media no
Polishing time 60 minutes 30 minutes 15 minutes
Remark parts separated and picked up automatically, rinsed with water parts separated and picked up automatically, rinsed with water vibrating drying
4. copper alloy floor outlet after finishing and polishing
copper alloy floor outlet chamfering, deburring, descaling, polishing effect
copper alloy floor socket chamfering, deburring, descaling, polishing effect

5. Additional instructions
  • Copper alloy floor outlets have low hardness and are medium-sized product parts with a large daily processing quantity. Therefore, a vibratory polishing machine is used with a cone plastic media with low hardness to perform rough finishing. The conical tip can touch deep into the groove to remove burrs and chamfers.
    Fine polishing and brightening is also achieved by using a vibrating finishing machine, with spherical white corundum finishing media with high hardness and light cutting force, which can cut a small amount, further reduce the roughness and improve the surface brightness.
  • In order to improve the anti-rust and anti-corrosion performance of the product after water treatment, it is immersed in the anti-rust liquid for anti-rust treatment after polishing. Finally, a vibrating dryer is used to dry the surface moisture and dry it.

6. Final summary
  • In this case study, we demonstrate the process of chamfering, deburring, descaling and polishing the surface of a copper alloy die-casting component, a floor socket.
  • If you need professional technical support for the following product polishing issues, you can refer to the above cases:
    Die casting surface treatment process
    Die casting polishing process
    Die casting deburring process
    Die casting deburring method
    How to remove oxide scale from die casting
    Descaling of die casting aluminum
    Copper alloy die casting product polishing process
    Copper alloy hardware polishing
    Copper alloy mechanical polishing
    Copper alloy polishing skills
    Copper alloy die casting deburring method
    How to deal with copper alloy die casting deburring
    Copper alloy deoxidation method
    Aluminum alloy die casting product polishing process
    Zinc alloy die casting product polishing
    Aluminum alloy die casting product deburring
    Aluminum alloy hardware polishing
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How to deburr,descale, polish stainless steel sheet metal parts?

Automatic and rapid chamfering, deburring and polishing method for special-shaped non-standard stainless steel sheet metal parts

Stainless steel sheet metal processing parts are generally cut by laser cutting machines, sheared by shears, stamped by punches, bent by bending machines, or welded. So do you know what kind of finishing and polishing process this stainless steel product needs to go through to chamfer, remove burrs, flash, rust and scale to obtain a satisfactory surface effect? In this case, we will share the surface chamfering and deburring polishing process of a special-shaped non-standard stainless steel laser-cut sheet metal part. This polishing process is also suitable for surface polishing of carbon steel, aluminum alloy and other materials.

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Stainless steel sheet metal processing parts deburring, derusting, polishing effect

1. Stainless steel sheet parts before polishing
burrs and oxide scale before polishing of stainless steel sheet parts

Materials:

stainless steel

Appearance:

burrs, sharp cutting edge, protective film on the back

Shape:

simple curve

Size:

0.3*50*150MM

Pre-polishing process:

laser cutting

Post polishing process:

powder coating

2. Requirements for finishing and polishing
  • smooth surface,no burrs, scale.
  • chamfer,no cutting edge
3. Details of polishing process for stainless steel sheet parts
Process steps （1） rough finishing chamfering and deburring （2） drying
Machine and equipment centrifugal barrel finishing machine vibratory dryer
Amplitude and speed slow speed full speed
Tumbling media cone resin media corn cob drying media
Abrasive media to workpiece ratio 4：1 8：1
Finishing compound finishing liquid no
Water appropriate amount, the liquid level exceeds the abrasive media by 20mm no
Polishing time 30 minutes 30 minutes
Remark automatic separating and picking up, rinsing with water dry parts and wipe away water stains
4. Stainless steel sheet parts after polishing
stainless steel laser cutting metal sheet parts chamfering, deburring, descaling, polishing effect
stainless steel laser cutting metal sheet parts chamfering, deburring, descaling, brightening effect


Note: There is a plastic protective film on the back.

5. Additional instructions
  • Because stainless steel metal sheet processing parts are easily deformed, a centrifugal finishing machine with a small-capacity working barrel is used to reduce the operating speed and use it with softer texture cone-shaped resin media (also called plastic media) is used to chamfer and deburr. If you use ceramic tumbling media or other very hard abrasive media will cause problems such as deformation and bending of the workpiece, and ceramic deburring media can easily contaminate the stainless steel surface and make the surface black.
  • So why don’t polish parts use vibratory polishers? Because the vibrating polishing machine will cause the thin parts to stick to each other, and multiple pieces will fit together, which will not achieve the finishing and polishing effect.
  • Products can be separated automatically using a vibrating separator, to control the vibration amplitude of the vibrating separator so that no bending deformation occurs due to mutual collision.
  • In order to improve the anti-rust and anti-corrosion performance of the product after water cleaning, vibrating dryer, with corn cob polishing media, dry the moisture and wipe away water stains on the surface of the product.

6. Final summary
  • In this case, we demonstrate a process for surface chamfering and deburring of stainless steel laser-cut metal sheet parts using resin finishing media and corn cob drying media.
  • This process is also suitable for surface polishing of sheet metal parts such as carbon steel and aluminum alloys.

How to polish zinc(aluminum) alloy handles?

Mirror polishing method and solution for zinc alloy (aluminum alloy) handles

In this case, we will discuss the polishing process of a zinc alloy (aluminum alloy) door handle.

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Zinc alloy, aluminum alloy hardware deburring, descaling, mirror polishing, brightening effect

1. Zinc alloy and aluminum alloy handle hardware before polishing
Zinc alloy, aluminum alloy hardware surface burrs, oxide scale

Materials:

zinc alloy

Appearance:

surface oxide scales,burrs,gray-white.

Shape:

simple curve. holes in the surface.

Size:

109*20*16mm

Pre-polishing process:

die cast

Post polishing process:

plating

2. Requirements of polishing
  • smooth surface without damage
  • descaling
  • Reduce surface roughness, increase gloss, and improve brightness
3. Details of the zinc alloy hardware handle polishing, deburring and descaling process
Process steps （1） coarse finishing to deburr,descale （2） fine polishing and brightening （3） drying
Machine and equipment vibratory bowl finisher vibratory bowl finisher vibratory dryer
Amplitude and speed highest amplitude,full speed highest amplitude,full speed highest amplitude,full speed
Tumbling media cone resin media spherical stainless steel media corn cob drying media
Abrasive media to workpiece ratio 4：1 6：1 8：1
Finishing compound finishing liquid polishing liquid no
Water appropriate amount, the liquid level should not exceed the tumbling media appropriate amount, the liquid level should not exceed the tumbling media no
Polishing time 1 hour 30 minutes 30 minutes
Remark pick up by hand and rinse with water pick up by hand and rinse with water pick up by hand and rinse with water
4. Effect after finishing, polishing and brightening
surface treatment effect of zinc alloy,aluminum alloy hardware deburring,descaling,polishing,brightening
surface treatment effect of zinc alloy,aluminum alloy hardware deburring,descaling,finishing,burnishing

5. Additional instructions
  • Because the workpiece material is relatively soft, resin media can only be used to roughly remove scale and burrs. If you use ceramic deburring media, so the hardness is too high and the sand grits are too coarse, it will wear the surface of the product and cause scratches, pitting, color contamination and other problems.
  • Also because of the material, if a machine is used for automatic separating, the collision of workpieces will cause surface damage.
  • Zinc alloys can easily re-oxidize when exposed to water and air. Therefore, we need to dry the water immediately after polishing.

6. Final summary
  • In this case, we demonstrate a process of using a resin (plastic) finishing media to deburr, remove scale and brighten on the surface of a zinc alloy handle.
  • This process is also suitable for polishing belt buckles, jewelry pendants, souvenirs, craft gifts and other products produced from aluminum alloy and copper die-casting parts.

How to deburr, descale, polish laser cutting workpieces?

How to remove burrs, flash, scale, chamfer, oil and dirt on laser cut parts? ShineTec is your reliable service manufacturer.
The mass finishing and polishing machines, equipments and tumbling abrasive media we produce can well meet the surface finishing treatment requirements of special-shaped laser cutting workpieces, water jet cutting parts, plasma cutting parts, and flame cutting parts. Depending on your actual production capacity and operating environment, we can help you achieve the best product finishing and polishing process. No burrs, No flash on parts. Efficient equipment and high-quality finishing abrasive media ensure the final surface quality of your products.

Deburring, deflashing and polishing of carbon steel and alloy steel laser cutting parts

Deburring, deflashing of carbon steel and alloy steel laser cutting parts

For parts such as stainless steel and high carbon steel, Ceramic Deburring Media with heavy cutting force are generally used, and a vibrating finishing and polishing machine is used with chemical finishing compound to achieve high finishing efficiency, strong processing capabilities, and a lower surface roughness.

Deburring, deflashing and polishing of aluminum-magnesium alloy laser cutting parts

Deburring,deflashing of aluminum-magnesium alloy laser cutting parts

Because the product material is relatively soft, high-density, color-contaminated Ceramic Deburring Media are not suitable for polishing this aluminum-magnesium alloy product. The best tumbling media is Resin Media, also called Plastic Media, Polyester Media.

Deburring, deflashing and polishing of brass and copper laser cutting parts

Deburring, deflashing of brass and copper laser cutting parts

Also because the product has a soft texture, resin tumbling media are also needed to deburr and deflash. After finishing and polishing, the surface color of the product can maintain its original color, and no contamination by ceramic tumbling media will occur.

Deburring, deflashing and polishing of stainless steel plate laser cutting parts

Deburring, deflashing of stainless steel plate laser cutting parts

Laser cutting workpieces made of thin steel plates and galvanized sheets also need to use high-cutting ceramic deburring media, with a vibratory finishing and polishing machine with Finishing Liquid Compound. If the workpieces stick to each other, Chemical Compound need to be added to prevent sticking.

Sheet metal laser cutting parts deburring deflashing and polishing

Deburring, deflashing of sheet metal laser cutting parts

Using a ceramic media such as a triangle with sharp corners or a beveled cylinder, you can deburr and polish deep into the corners, inner holes, gaps and other parts of the workpiece.

Deburring, deflashing and polishing of plastic and acrylic laser cutting parts

Deburring, deflashing of plastic and acrylic laser cutting parts

Laser cutting workpieces made of plastic or acrylic are suitable for polishing with high density porcelain tumbling media. This tumbling media does not contain abrasive sand, has no cutting force, and will not scratch the surface of the product.

  • 1. What are laser cut parts?
  • Laser cutting parts are workpieces produced using laser cutting processing technology. It is used in spare parts for products with high precision requirements in various industrial fields.
  • 2. Why do laser cut parts need to be deburred?
  • Laser-cut parts produced during processing must undergo surface treatment processes such as deburring and polishing.
    The benefits of applying this finishing process are as follows:

    2.1 Remove oxide layer.
    Laser cutting uses gases such as oxygen or carbon dioxide as assistance. These gases will form an oxide layer on the surface of the product during high-temperature cutting. It may corrode or rust the parts, so you must polish these cutting parts to remove the oxide layer.

    2.2 Improve product appearance quality.
    The appearance of a product affects its quality. If you are a practitioner of machined parts, using the deburring and finishing process can provide a beautiful and uniform appearance to the workpiece.

    2.3 Repair product surface quality.
    The laser cutting process may cause certain appearance defects to the workpiece, such as silk lines, cracks, pitting, etc. Through finishing and polishing, these defects can be repaired, thereby improving product yield and reducing production costs.

    2.4 Chamfer processing.
    Laser cutting will produce sharp edges or corners, which may cause harm to users during use.
    After chamfering, sharp edges can be removed and sharp corners can be smoothed and rounded. It can also reduce product stress, which affects product durability and quality stability.

    2.5 Produces a special matte effect.
    Some products may require a matte finish. This demand can be met by using appropriate tumbling abrasive media and correct finishing and polishing processes.

    2.6 Improve security.
    Flashes, sharp edges, and sharp corners on the surface of the workpiece may cause harm to the user. Therefore, it is necessary to use a deburring and finishing machine for polishing in the subsequent process to improve the surface quality of the product.
  • 3. Can you explain the method of deburring from laser cutting workpieces?
  • Currently, many laser-cut parts are still polished manually. For example, traditional deburring methods such as sandpaper, power tools with grinding heads, belt sanders, and grinding wheels are used.
    These backward polishing methods are inefficient, not environmentally friendly, and also bring many safety hazards.
    Some new deburring processes include ultrasonic, thermal energy, electrochemical, sandblasting, shot blasting and other methods. Each has its own characteristics and limitations.
    The tumbling finishing and polishing process we currently provide is a low-cost, high-volume, and high-efficiency mechanized deburring and polishing method, which is especially suitable for some special-shaped laser cutting parts with complex cavities.
  • 4. What kind of equipment is the laser cutting workpiece deburring machine?
  • Laser cutting parts polishing machine is a machine used to deburr, descale, chamfer, clean, degrease, and polish and brighten laser cut products. Using the right tumbling abrasive media and choosing the right machine type will make your process more efficient. At the same time, it can also reduce labor costs, reduce labor intensity, and improve production efficiency.
  • 5. What are the advantages of laser cutting parts finishing and polishing machines?
  • The benefits of laser cutting parts deburring and polishing machines are as follows:

    5.1 Lower processing costs. Manual deburring requires high labor costs, more tools and abrasive material losses. Our finishing and polishing machine for laser cutting is a one-time investment. Later, you only need to purchase some tumbling media, chemical compound liquid regularly. Only very little manual participation is required during the processing, so labor costs will be greatly reduced.

    5.2 Save time. It is obvious that machine deburring and polishing can greatly save operating time compared to manual polishing. Your productivity can be greatly improved.

    5.3 Non-destructive surface treatment. Use suitable matching tumbling finishing media and choose the correct mass finishing equipment. After completing the polishing processes such as deburring and descaling, your product workpiece will not change in shape, position and size. It is a lossless process. If it is polished by hand, due to the different handling strength of each workpiece, it may have an impact on the size of the product, and each one is not uniform.

    5.4 Get the best surface quality. The quality of product appearance determines the quality of the product. Manual polishing cannot achieve a consistently stable product surface quality. But a polishing machine can give you a consistent look. Finishing time and surface roughness level can be controlled, helping you to stand out in the fierce market competition.

    5.5 Save labor. At present, the labor cost of product polishing process accounts for a large proportion of the overall product cost. ShineTec’s finishing and polishing machine allows a single worker to perform multiple batches of mechanized deburring, descaling and polishing, which will save a lot of labor costs and greatly reduce labor intensity.

    5.6 High-volume polishing. Our finishing and polishing solutions are characterized by high-volume, high-efficiency, mechanized automatic finishing. Laser cutting parts of different shapes and sizes can be processed in the same polishing machine. If combined with automated assembly lines, your production efficiency and product quality can be greatly improved.

    5.7 Extremely low maintenance costs. The daily maintenance cost of the machine and the loss of tumbling media are the most important factors for business owners to consider. ShineTec’s finishing and polishing machines have almost no maintenance costs. In addition to regularly adding a little lubricant to the motor, there are no other special tools that need to be purchased.

    5.8 No specially trained operators are required. Manual finishing and polishing requires special training for operators first. This is a high labor cost and an uncontrollable link in the production process. The mass finishing machines we provide are very simple to operate. Workers only need to load and unload materials. The polishing process of the machine does not require manual participation.

    5.9 Safe production environment. Laser-cut parts may have sharp corners, burrs or flash edges, which may cause harm to front-line workers. Debris generated during manual polishing may also enter people’s eyes or cause skin allergic reactions. Using finishing and polishing machines can avoid these phenomena. Provide production workers with a safe and reliable production working environment.

    5.10 Improve the adhesion of electroplating, paint and coatings. Some laser-cut parts may require electroplating, painting or coating treatment in the final stage. If polished by hand, the appearance of the product will be inconsistent, resulting in unstable surface quality of the finished product. After using our tumbling finishing and polishing, there will be a uniform surface quality before subsequent surface treatment, and a reliable and stable product quality will be obtained later.
  • 6. What types of laser cutting parts deburring machines does ShineTec have?
  • ShineTec provides different tumbling finishing and polishing machines that can be used to polish laser cut parts. They are vibratory/vibrating deburring and finishing machines, centrifugal barrel finishing machines, centrifugal disc finishing machines, and barrel tumbling finishing machines. Depending on the material, shape, specification and size of the workpiece, we can select the correct machine model and matching ceramic deburring media, porcelain polishing media and other tumbling media to meet your process requirements.

    6.1 Vibratory Finishing Machine. Vibration type, also called vibrating finishing and polishing machine, is the most commonly used equipment for deburring and polishing laser cutting parts. It is characterized by strong applicability, large processing capacity, easy operation, convenient loading and unloading, and controllable process. Generally, small and medium-sized special-shaped workpieces can be processed. The disadvantage is that it is not easy to penetrate deep into the cavity.

    6.2 Centrifugal Barrel Finishing Machine。 The centrifugal barrel finishing type, is a device suitable for finishing and polishing some small-sized laser cutting workpieces. It is characterized by strong cutting force, short processing time, and the ability to penetrate deep into the inner holes and gaps of the workpiece. The disadvantage is that the processing capacity is not large at one time, and loading and unloading is time-consuming.

    6.3 Centrfugal Disc Finishing Machine。 The centrifugal disc finishing machine is suitable for processing some laser cutting workpiece products with large burrs. It is characterized by the strongest cutting force, short processing time and easy loading and unloading. Generally speaking, compared with vibratory polishing machines, the finishing and polishing efficiency can be increased by about 30 times. The disadvantage is that it is not suitable for some thin laser cutting parts and is easy to deform or get stuck in the gaps of the machine chassis.

    6.4 Tumbling Barrel Finishing Machine. Also called rotary barrel polishing machine. It is suitable for parts with high surface polishing brightness and gloss requirements. It is characterized by slow work and careful work, combined with special abrasive media, such as walnut shells, corn cobs, wood, bamboo chips and other plant abrasives, and polishing paste, which can bring a mirror-like shiny surface effect. The disadvantage is that the processing time is slow and the efficiency is low. Some parts may need to be processed for several days at a time. It is also not suitable for some easily deformed laser cutting workpieces.
  • 7. What deburring abrasive media are used in laser cutting parts deburring machines?
  • The tumbling media used for finishing and polishing laser cutting parts are also called mass finishing media. ShineTec offers a wide range of abrasive media. The factors that affect the quality of abrasives mainly include cutting force, wear resistance, specific gravity density, hardness, appearance size, color and other indicators. High-quality raw materials and scientific production process control bring high-quality abrasive media. The main types are as follows:

    7.1 Brown Corundum Ceramic Deburring Media. Brown corundum ceramic media is a commonly used abrasive material used for deburring, descaling, deflashing and finishing of laser cutting parts. Suitable for hard metal parts. The deburring ceramic media provided by ShineTec are available in triangular, cylindrical, spherical, conical, three-star, oval, pyramid, tetrahedral and other shapes. Each shape has different specifications and sizes. Each abrasive media also has different cutting force levels. Heavy cutting force deburring media are used for workpieces that require a lot of finishing and cutting force, and light cutting force deburring media are used for some product workpieces that require a lot of smoothness.

    7.2 High Alumina Porcelain Media. High-alumina porcelain media do not contain brown corundum sand with strong cutting force. Therefore, this tumbling polishing media has no cutting force and cannot be used for deburring, descaling and other processing. Because of the high alumina content, the polishing abrasive media formed after final sintering has a large specific gravity, dense internal structure, and strong hardness. It is suitable for polishing processes that improve the surface brightness of laser cutting workpieces. The greater the specific density, the higher the surface brightness of the treated product. The appearance color is porcelain white, and the shapes are generally spherical, triangular, cylindrical, oval, etc.

    7.3 Resin Media。 Tumbling resin media are also called Plastic Media, Polyester Media. Because they have a moderately elastic surface, they are suitable for polishing and polishing laser cutting parts produced from soft metals such as aluminum alloys. Resin grinding stone is an abrasive material made of resin mixed with corundum sand powder through a curing reaction. It is also suitable for deburring and polishing workpieces made of materials such as copper and plastic. ShineTec can provide resin abrasives in conical, pyramid, triangular, three-star, bullet and other shapes. Brown corundum sand containing different mesh numbers can bring different cutting forces, and can also be divided into heavy cutting, medium cutting, and light cutting grades.

    7.4 Stainless Steel Media。 This polishing media is made of stainless steel. Because it has no cutting force and a density of up to 7.8 g/cm3, it is also used to polish the surface brightness of laser-cut parts. The specific gravity is more than three times higher than that of high-alumina porcelain polishing media, and the surface brightness obtained after polishing is also far superior to that of high-alumina porcelain polishing media. The shapes include ball, ballcone (ufo), and pin shapes, which are suitable for brightening metal workpieces.

    7.5 Mirror Polishing Media. It is mainly produced by processing walnut shells, corn cobs, cork pellets, bamboo chips, etc. In addition to their finishing and polishing functions, walnut shells and corncobs are also used to dry cleaned workpieces in a vibration dryer because of their strong water absorption. Vegetable tumbling media are mainly used to polish the surface brightness of laser cutting parts. When used in conjunction with a barrel tumbling polishing machine, a mirror-like bright effect can be achieved.
  • 8. Which products’ laser-cut parts can be used with this tumbling finishing deburring and polishing machine?
  • The laser cutting parts polishing machine provided by ShineTec can handle workpieces made of the following materials:

    8.1 Stainless steel laser cutting parts. This is the most commonly used workpiece material. Used in healthcare, automotive parts, electronics, machinery and other industries.

    8.2 Aluminum alloy laser cutting parts. For example, the framework of digital products.

    8.3 Laser cutting parts in copper. Brass is easily oxidized in the air and turns black. Its original appearance can be restored by polishing and brightening.

    8.4 Plastic laser cutting parts. Used in medicine, automobile, aviation, electronics and other industries.

    8.5 Thin sheet laser cutting parts. It is easy to form sharp edges after laser cutting, which also require polishing and rounding.

    8.6 Bending laser cutting parts. Triangle tumbling media are very suitable for deburring and polishing products.

    8.7 Acrylic laser cutting pieces. Used in construction, advertising, machinery and other industries.

    8.8 Carbon fiber laser cutting parts. Most carbon fiber products are cut using lasers.

    8.9 Carbon steel laser cutting parts. This product is very versatile.

    8.10 Alloy steel laser cutting parts. Such as chromium alloy, manganese alloy, tungsten alloy, titanium alloy and other components.

Finishing process method for deburring, deflashing, trimming from plastic rubber silicone and nylon product parts

How to remove burrs,flash and finish plastic, rubber, silicone and nylon product parts?

During the injection molding process of rubber, plastic, silicone and nylon products, due to mold, process or raw material reasons, a large number of burrs and flash often occur on the edge of the product or in the inner hole. The existence of this burr phenomenon will have a negative impact on the surface quality of the product. The commonly used and simple method of deburring and trimming is to use a scraper for manual processing. Of course, this is only suitable for a small number of products. If large quantities of automated mechanical processing are required, since rubber, plastic, silicone, and nylon products are soft and tough, Conventional vibration/barrel finishing, electrolysis, plasma, and magnetic processes cannot achieve satisfactory results. Today we will share a case of how to deburr, deflash from rubber shin guard products to achieve high-efficiency trimming in large quantities. This finishing process is also suitable for trimming requirements of other plastic, polyester, silicone, nylon, aluminum alloy, zinc alloy and other product parts with soft, light and hard-to-break burrs such as mobile phone cases, watch bands, O-rings and other plastics.

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Process method for deburring and deflashing on shin guards of rubber plastic products

1. The state of the rubber shin guards before deburring
How to deburr and deflash from rubber shin pad

Materials：

Eucommia rubber

Appearance:

Long burrs, rough edge

Shape：

Special shape

Size：

150*120 MM

Process before trimming：

Injection molding

Process after trimming：

Forming

2. Deburring and deflashing requirements
  • Batch deburring, deflashing, trimming
3. Detailed process of deburring and deflashing from rubber shin guards：
Process Steps （1） freeze deburring and deflashing
Mahines and Equipments deburring machine for plastic rubber products
Amplitude and Speed high speed
Finishing Abrasive Media plastic elastic sand
Ratio of abrasive to workpiece 4：1
Compound Liquid none
Water none
Process Time 10 minutes
4. Effect comparison of rubber shin pad after removing burrs
How to debur and deflash from rubber and plastic shin guards
Rubber plastic shin guards frozen deburring deflashing effect

5. Additional instructions
  • Due to process limitations, rubber, aluminum alloy, zinc alloy and other products made by injection molding, casting and other processes often have a long layer of burrs around them after molding. This kind of burr is very thin, easy to bend, and has a certain degree of toughness, so simple mechanical and physical removal methods are not effective. Nowadays, a special deburring and trimming machine for rubber and plastic products is used to place the workpieces in batches into a special barrel and roll them. During the processing, liquid nitrogen is added to reduce the surface of the workpieces to more than 100 degrees below zero in a short time, making the edges of the workpieces The burrs and flash will become brittle and broken, but the body of the workpiece will not be affected. While the workpiece is rolling, it is supplemented by high-speed moving plastic elastic sand abrasives that impact the surface of the product, which can accelerate the removal of burrs and rough edge on the edges of the product or inside the holes to improve the surface effect.
  • Another thing to note is that in order to test different processes, we divided the sample into four small pieces and finally determined the optimal deburring plan.

6. Final summary
  • In this case, we demonstrate an automated finishing and trimming process that uses a freezing process to remove burrs and flash from the outer surface and internal holes of rubber shin guards.
  • If you have problems with deburring, deflashing and trimming aluminum alloy, zinc alloy, rubber, nylon, silicone, plastic product parts or the following products using casting, injection molding and other processes and need professional technical support, you can refer to the above cases:
    How to deburr plastic
    Quickly remove burrs from plastic products
    Solution to burrs in injection molded parts
    How to remove plastic burrs and flash edges
    Deburring methods for plastic products
    How to quickly deal with plastic flash
    How to deal with plastic flash
    How to solve the problem of burrs on plastic products
    Deburring plastic products
    Tips for deburring plastic parts
    Rubber deburring process
    Advanced methods for rubber deburring
    How to quickly remove burrs from rubber products
    Rubber deburring equipment
    How to remove burrs from silicone
    Treatment method for silicone burrs

What is resin media?

About Resin Media

  • 1. What is resin media?
  • Resin media are also called plastic media, polyester media. It is a resin abrasive media specially used for deburring, descaling, deflashing, derusting, charmfering, finishing for product parts and workpieces made of soft metal or non-metallic materials.
    Parts made of aluminum, copper, zinc, plastic, acrylic and other materials have a soft surface texture. If they are finished with high-hardness tumbling media such as ceramic deburring media, they will leave scratches, pitting, etc. on the surface of the product. However, resin media It contains a large amount of resin, and its texture is soft and elastic, which can avoid such problems, so it is suitable for processing such products. This is also the advantage of plastic media.
    The hardness of resin media is much smaller than that of brown corundum, silicon carbide, white corundum and other ceramic media, and the cutting force will be smaller accordingly. It is also easier to control the cutting force for deburring some precision parts, and it is also a very good choice for such products.

    deburring,descaling,deflashing,derusting,finishing of resin media
  • 2. What are the main components of ShineTec’s resin media?
  • Resin media are made by mixing abrasive sand and resin in a certain proportion. Microsilica powder is the most commonly used abrasive sand for resin media, and there are also formulas that add zirconia, corundum sand, alumina powder, etc. Among them, the type, particle size and content percentage of abrasive sand are the key factors affecting the finishing and polishing effect. The larger the particle size and the higher the content of the abrasive sand powder, the greater the deburring strength of the polyester media, but it cannot be higher, because the larger the particle size and the higher the content of the sand powder, the lower the wear resistance and the service life. Therefore, it is best not to use resin media for heavy cutting for a long time.
    plastic media production process-molding
    polyester media production process-forming
  • 3. What can resin media be used for?
  • Plastic media, with their elastomer abrasive material properties, can be used in various surface treatment processes to create a low roughness on the surface of the part. It is an excellent process choice for surface pretreatment, finishing and polishing of product parts such as anodizing, coating, painting, and electroplating. The main functions are as follows:

    3.1 Deburring. The surface of product parts is finished to remove defects such as burrs, flash, edges, quick-cutting, pouring gates, etc.

    3.2 Descaling. When metal materials are exposed to the air for a long time, an oxide film will form on the surface. For example, iron will rust, aluminum will turn black, copper will develop patina, etc. Plastic media can be used to remove rust and scale from these products and restore the original luster of the metal.

    3.3 Turning tool marks removing. Machined parts can easily leave turning marks on the surface of the product due to wear of the turning tool or position adjustment. These marks can be easily and quickly removed using plastic media, but it will not affect the product’s appearance accuracy and dimensions.

    3.4 Degreasing. During the processing of parts, sludge, dirt and other dirt will adhere to the surface of the product. Manual cleaning is difficult to remove and inefficient. Using plastic media, water and finishing liquid to tumbling in a finishing machine can remove oil stains and quickly clean product parts.

    3.5 Fine finishing. Parts finished with plastic media can achieve very low surface roughness. On this basis, using stainless steel media, high alumina porcelain media, zirconia media or biological abrasive media, combined with the barrel polishing process, a very bright surface effect can be obtained, even close to a mirror polishing effect.
  • 4. How is resin media used for tumbling deburring and finishing?
  • Like the finishing method of other tumbling media, the vibration of the machine, high-speed centrifugal motion, eddy current rotation, barrel rotation, etc. are used to drive the plastic media to tumble and rotate together with the parts. The media rub on the surface of the product parts to remove the burrs and flash on the surface. Flash, oxide layer, rust spots, etc. are cut away to achieve polishing.
    Since the texture of plastic media is softer and more elastic than ceramic media, it will not cause damage to parts made of soft materials. It is especially suitable for deburring and finishing workpieces made of aluminum alloys, copper, zinc and other products.
    Plastic media finishing experience and problem solving is a process that requires long-term experience accumulation. If you don’t know how to quickly deburr and finish copper, aluminum, brass, handicrafts and other product parts to achieve the best results, what is the best brand of resin media you are looking for? Please contact us and ShineTec will provide you with professional consulting services.

  • 5. What are the different shapes of resin media?
  • ShineTec’s plastic media come in a variety of shapes and sizes. The main shapes are cone, tri-star, pyramid, tetrahedron, cannonball, triangle, etc.
    You need to choose the appropriate plastic media shape based on the shape of your product parts. Cones and tetrahedrons are suitable for finish general product parts and are more commonly used shapes. Cone and cannon-shaped (bullet-shaped) shapes are relatively smooth in appearance. Generally, the grooves, seams, holes, and holes of the parts will not get stuck during the finishing process. Other shapes have sharp corners. If the size is not selected properly, jamming will occur. If it gets stuck, it will take a lot of time to clean the blocked part.

    Plastic media such as tetrahedrons, triangles, and tri-star shapes can finish complex-shaped product parts. The sharp corners and edges of this type of abrasive media can reach hard-to-reach parts, and this is also the reason why plastic media are not wear-resistant (compared to for ceramic media). Sharp corners are easily damaged and broken during high-speed movement. In addition, the production process of plastic media is relatively simple. They are hardened by the curing reaction of resin and abrasive sand powder, and are sintered with ceramic media at a high temperature of 1,000 degrees. The difference is several times, and the wear resistance of plastic media is definitely not as good as ceramic media.

    The size of the plastic media is also a key factor affecting finishing quality. The contact area between small-sized media and parts is definitely smaller than the contact area between large-sized media and parts, and the surface treatment will be more delicate. Therefore, the finishing and polishing effect of small-sized media is better than that of large-sized media. Choose a larger size plastic media if you need to cut the part aggressively. Sometimes, you can also mix plastic media of different shapes and sizes together for use. This can be determined according to the actual condition of the part.

    Cannonball (bullet) shaped plastic media
    plastic media shapes
  • 6. Which finishing machine is resin media suitable for?
  • Polyester media are suitable for all ShineTec’s finishing and polishing machines. Vibratory finishing machines, centrifugal barrel finishing machines, centrifugal disc finishing machines, barrel tumbling finishing machines or automatic mass finishing system can all use polyester media for finishing and polishing.
  • 7. What industries can resin media be used in?
  • Polyester media have the characteristics of medium and low strength cutting performance, light and soft elastic impact force, and no pollution to the surface color of the workpiece. They are widely used in machining, precision molds, auto parts, aerospace, medical equipment, mechanical parts, plastic products, 3C digital, metal casting, electronic devices, hardware parts, kitchen supplies, 3D printing, textile workpieces, powder metallurgy, electrical components, minting, jewelry, instrumentation, handicraft accessories and other industries. With professional tumbling finishing machines, large quantities of product parts and workpieces can be efficiently removed from burrs, flash, sharp edges, rust spots, flattening, rounding and other surface treatments.
  • 8. Which parts are suitable for deburring with resin media?
  • The material with cutting force in polyester is abrasive sand powder such as silica powder and brown corundum, and the other main component is resin. Compared with ceramic media such as brown corundum deburring media and white corundum precision finishing media, the content of abrasive sand is lower, so polyester media are tumbling media with medium and low cutting force. It is most suitable for parts requiring medium to low cutting forces. It can be used very well to polish soft and fragile product parts. For example, workpieces made of copper, aluminum, zinc, brass and other materials.
    Polyester media can also be used to deburr hard product parts such as iron, stainless steel, and alloys. However, compared with brown corundum ceramic deburring media, the finishing efficiency will be lower, it will take more time to finish, and the media wear will be higher.
    For some small and medium-sized precision parts, fine finishing polyester media is the suitable finishing and polishing material. The cutting force generated by fine finishing polyester media is small, the impact on dimensional accuracy is subtle, and over-grinding will not occur.

    deburring with polyester media
  • 9. What is the difference between resin media and other tumbling media?
  • Polyester media, like other ceramic media such as brown corundum deburring media, silicon carbide deburring media, chrome corundum finishing media, and white corundum finishing media, can be commonly used in tumbling finishing machines such as vibrating, centrifugal barrel, disc, barrel finishing and smoothing. The main differences from other abrasive media are as follows:

    9.1 Differences in raw materials. In addition to corundum sand, ceramic media also include alumina powder, alumina, clay and other micro-powders. Except for corundum sand, all micro-powders naturally have a small amount of cutting force, so brown corundum deburring media can be made into heavy cutting forces. The main components of polyester media are silica powder, quartz powder, and polyester. The cutting force of these powdery sand powders is not as good as that of corundum sand, so the overall cutting force of the media is medium or light.

    9.2 Differences in production processes. Ceramic media are made from various micro-powders through processes such as mixing, vacuum mud refining, shaping, cutting, and sintering. The temperature of high-temperature sintering can reach about 1300 degrees, and the hardness of the finished product is close to that of natural stone. The production process of polyester media is to mix resin, silica powder, quartz sand and other raw materials, and then make them through batching, stirring, vacuum, gelling, curing molding, demoulding and other processes. The curing temperature is about 180~190 degrees. After the finished product It has certain elasticity and low hardness. How to make the polyester media wear-resistant is to test the production process quality control level of the polyester media manufacturer.

    9.3 Differences in minimum sizes. Spherical ceramic media, due to the rounding process, can have a minimum diameter of 1 mm, and for a triangular shape, with manual cutting technology, the side length can also be 2 mm. The polyester media is formed by mold casting, so the current smallest specification can be 6mm.
  • 10. How long is the service life of resin media?
  • The service life of resin media depends on your usage scenario, and there is no standard wear time. Factors such as the shape and size of the parts and the shape and size of the resin media will affect the wear resistance of the media.
    Resin media with sharp corners or edges will definitely have a shorter service life than media with smooth surfaces. Large-sized resin media are more wear-resistant than small-sized resin media and have a longer service life.
    If you find that the finishing time is much longer than usual, or the worn media often gets stuck or blocked, you need to replace it with new resin media.
    In short, compared with ceramic media, the wear resistance of resin media is much smaller, and the corresponding service life is also shorter. If you want to know where to find the best resin media or plastic media or polyester media, you might as well pay attention to our ShineTec’s resin tumbling media.
  • 11. What is the cost of using resin media?
  • 11.1 The price of resin media is generally more than five dollars per kilogram. As for the resin media themselves, the smaller the media, the more expensive they are. At present, domestic resin media all use manual molding, demoulding and other processes. The smaller the specifications, the lower the output, and the more expensive the price.

    11.2 The more complex the appearance, the more expensive the price. Of all shapes, the cone is the easiest to demold and therefore the cheapest resin media. Pyramid shape, using a lot of materials, low demoulding efficiency, and the highest price.

    11.3 Compared with brown corundum ceramic deburring media, because they have lower wear resistance, greater wear and tear, and are more expensive, the cost of use will be much higher.
  • 12. How to choose the appropriate resin media?
  • There are some factors to consider when choosing the right resin media:

    12.1 Determine the shape and size of the resin media. Make sure that the media does not get stuck or block the inner hole, and ensure that all parts of the internal and external surfaces of the part can be finished.

    12.2 If you want to use a small-gauge resin media, you may also consider adding some larger-gauge resin media. This mixing method speeds up the finishing process. The mixing ratio of large and small media can be a 2:1 ratio.

    12.3 Determine what your main needs are? If you use a large resin media, the finishing will be faster but the surface of the part will be rougher. If you are concerned about surface roughness and want a finer, smoother surface, use smaller media.

    12.4 Also consider that the size of the resin media can easily separate from the finishing and polishing parts. In other words, the size of the media must be significantly different from the size of the parts, otherwise the two will be mixed together and it will be difficult to separate them.

  • 13. What is the size of ShineTec’s resin media?
  • ShineTec can provide cone and tetrahedral resin media up to 100mm. Minimum size is 6mm pyramid and cannonball shaped resin media.
    We can customize special sizes according to the shape and size of your product parts.

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 mass finishing machine?

About Mass Finishing Machine

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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