Rust Removal using Tumbling
When parts are left exposed to the elements during storage or when in use, they can get oxidized due to moisture ... Read More
Granite Tile Tumbling
To create showroom samples or small granite tiles, larger pieces of granite are saw cut to the desired size and shape. ... Read More
Prepping Steel for Paint
Many metals are naturally susceptible to oxidation. This is the reaction of the metal with oxygen to form an oxide. Steel, ... Read More
Cleaning Paint Plugs
Cleaning Paint Plugs Paint plugs and masks are used in paint lines to protect areas of a part against being painted. ... Read More
Cleaning and Polishing Carbon Steel
These carbon steel parts had a blue coating on them that needed to be removed prior to polishing. Abrasive blasting was not an option as it could pit the metal and make it impossible to get a near mirror finish. Instead, a tumbling process was first used to remove the coating and then polish the part. Read More
Tumbling Stone Tile
An aged or weathered look on stone tile is a popular finish. When a stone is cut it has sharp, ragged edges (see part on left). Creating an aged look involves rounding the edges and getting a uniform finish on the surface. This can be done by hand with a grinder and polisher, but that process is labor intensive and slow. Read More
Softening Edges on Tooth Aligners
Softening Edges on Tooth Aligners As an alternative to metal and wire braces, many people are using these plastic tooth aligners ... Read More
Polishing Brass Plates
Polishing various types of metals can often be a challenging process using just mass finishing. This difficulty is often compounded with ... Read More
Complex Part Geometry
There are often many tumbling media options for deburring or polishing parts. Different shapes and sizes of media can be used ... Read More
17-4 Stainless Deburring
Ceramic Media is the most commonly used tumbling media for deburring and surface finishing on steel. This is due to the ... Read MoreAuto Parts Polishing
Question: I am interested in starting a metal polishing business mainly for car parts. I am wondering if your wet tumblers ... Read More
Mirror Surface Finishing
Achieving a near-mirror finish on many metals using only mass finishing such as vibratory tumbling or barrel tumbling can be a ... Read MoreCascading Vibratory Tumbler
The key to achieving the optimal result in a vibratory tumbler is to make sure that the vibe is properly filled. ... Read MoreChoosing Tumbling Media (2)
In addition to choosing the proper type of tumbling media, the shape and size of media is also critical to achieving ... Read MoreThe Right Way to Vibe
Vibratory tumbling can be a successful method for deburring, polishing and surface finishing. When a vibe process is operating correctly, the ... Read MoreDeburring Small Slots
Choosing the proper tumbling media is critical when the geometry or configuration of a part provides a specific challenge. Elements ... Read MoreBenefits of Steel Tumbling Media
Given the investment required to purchase Steel Tumbling Media, why use it? It basically all comes down to weight and wear. ... Read More9 Tips for Tumbling Media Selection
9 quick guidelines for selecting the proper tumbling media: 1. Large media will cut faster than small media of the same ... Read More