Mechanical Finishing
Mechanical Finishing, also known as Mass Finishing, typically relies on motion and force to apply an abrasive material to a part. Processes include tumbling, grinding, vibratory finishing, centrifugal disc finishing, centrifugal barrel finishing.
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Understanding Shot Peening
A look inside shot peening — a process of “hammering” of work pieces with precisely defined blast media.
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Polishing vs. Buffing: What's the Difference?
Is polishing the same as buffing? Mechanical finishing expert, Pat Wenino, explains the differences between the two processes.
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The Basics of Automotive Surface Engineering by Isotropic Superfinishing
This paper discusses using a non-abrasive, high density media in conjunction with an isotropic superfinishing (ISF) chemistry. This improved surface significantly reduces friction and provides several engineering advantages. The paper also reviews the technique used to generate ISF and some of the improvements that can be imparted to metal-to-metal contact surfaces.
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Tips for Choosing Abrasive Blasting Safety Equipment and Safety Procedures
Selecting new blasting equipment? Lane Barnholtz of Clemco Industries, manufacturer of air-powered abrasive blasting equipment, offers insights for choosing the correct equipment for your needs.
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How to Maintain Vibratory Finishing Media
Vibratory finishers and vibratory media require cleaning and maintenance to function properly. Here are tips to keep yours running well.
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Latest Mechanical Finishing News And Updates
Vulkan Blast Shot Technology
Vulkan Blast Shot Technology is a pioneer in the stainless steel abrasives market.
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Modernizing Wastewater Treatment and Recovery
Source: Kontek Kontek’s “spigot to drain” Source Water and Wastewater Solutions offer integrated technologies to modernize your water & wastewater treatment and recovery.
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Blasting Beads Made of Lead-Free Natron Glass
SwarcoBlast blasting media are made for use in a multitude of surface refinement applications.
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Lapping, Polishing Film Maximizes Strengths, Maintains Flexibility
Dia-Strip and Dia-Sheet film from Titan Tool Supply has a distinct construction that the company says makes it durable while remaining flexible, bendable and formable.
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Blast Nozzle Features Enhanced Noise Reduction
Kennametal adds noise-reducing Blast Ninja to portfolio of abrasive blast nozzles.
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Hubbard-Hall Technical Team Adds Senior Chemist to Staff
David Keller is joining the Hubbard-Hall technical team as a senior chemist.
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Five Trends in Surface Finishing
You’re at IMTS because you’re interested in moving your business forward. No matter what role you fill in the manufacturing process chain, it’s important to consider how your parts will be finished. Here are five trends in surface finishing.
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Reclaim Systems Recover Blast Media (and Dollars)
Thinking of investing in a blasting media reclaim system? Brandon Acker of Titan Abrasives Systems offers advice for choosing the right system for your operation.
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Polishing vs. Buffing: What's the Difference?
Is polishing the same as buffing? Mechanical finishing expert, Pat Wenino, explains the differences between the two processes.
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Glass Bead Blasting as Plating Pretreatment
What are the best practices for using blasting in preparation for plating? Angelo Magrone of Bales Metal Surface Solutions discusses the ins and outs of glass bead blasting.
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Choosing Abrasive Compounds
Abrasive compounds for finishing a range of applications from prime automotive to painted cabinetry to composites.
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An Interview With Brandon Acker, Titan Abrasive Systems
Blasting plays an important surface preparation for coating operations. Brandon Acker, president of Titan Abrasive Systems, offers insights for blasting best practices, common pitfalls and more.
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What considerations do I need to keep in mind as I select blasting equipment?
The information that follows outlines how to evaluate which safety equipment and safety procedures are best for a typical abrasive blasting job. However, before choosing equipment or establishing safety procedures, evaluate the target surface and the worksite environment, perform a job hazard analysis, and assess the goals of the job.
How can I achieve a mirror finish?
To achieve the desired finish, the part’s surface must first be properly prepared. In some cases, parts start with a very rough surface. Many parts require processing the surface with a series of abrasive belts and other abrasive products.
Mechanical Finishing Supplier Categories
- Safety Storage Buildings, Enclosures
- Conveyors, Flat Pallet
- Rubbing Compounds
- Buffing-Compound Applicators
- Robots, Deburring, Buffing, Polishing
- Lubricants, Polishing
- Abrasive Blasting Equipment, Dry
- Deburring Equipment, Abrasive Flow
- Nozzles, Abrasive Blasting
- Deburring Equipment, Processes, Electrochemical
- Conveyor Loading/Unloading Equipment, Automatic
- Conveyors, Inverted Power-and-Free
- Contact Wheels, Abrasive Belt
- Abrasive Blasting Materials
- Flapwheels
- Conveyors, Overhead Traveling Hoist
- Burnishing Compounds
- Conveyor Belts
- Conveyors, Belt
- Abrasive Blasting Equipment, Glass Bead
- Lime, Burnishing & Polishing
- Gloves, Work
- Spindle Finishing Equipment
- Abrasives, Non-Woven Nylon
- Buffs
- Conveyor Cleaning Equipment
- Mass-Finishing Supplies
- Computer Software for Finishers
- Polishing Wheels
- Shot-Peening Equipment & Supplies
- Equipment Engineering & Installation Services
- Lining Services for Tanks & Mass-Finishing Equipment
- Barrel Lining Service
- Conveyors, Overhead Chain
- Polishing & Buffing Equipment, Hand-Held
- Abrasive Grain
- Conveyors, Magnetic Belt
- Vibratory Finishing Equipment
- Lapping Supplies
- Inks, Metal Color-Coding
- Conveyor Lubricators
- Deburring Services
- Sanders, Hand-Held
- Computer Control Systems for Finishing Processes
- Felt Wheels & Bobs
- Abrasive Belts, Discs
- Deburring Equipment
- Centrifugal Barrel or Disk Finishing Equipment
- Mass-Finishing Compounds
- Used Equipment
- Safety Equipment & Materials, Personal
- Polishing Machinery, Abrasive Belt
- Inks, Metal Decorating
- Brushes, Cleaning & Polishing
- Abrasive Blasting Equipment, Wet, Vapor
- Balls & Shapes, Burnishing
- Polishing Wheel Cement, Glue
- Mass-Finishing Media
- Glass Beads
- Lathes, Buffing & Polishing
- Deburring Equipment, Thermal
- Conveyors, Overhead Power-and-Free
- Backstand Idlers
- Dryers, Vibratory
- Consultants, Independent, Mass Finishing
- Consultants, Independent, Buffing/Polishing
- Conveyors, Chain-on-Edge Spindle-type
- Lubricants, Dry-Film or Solid-Film
- Electropolishing Equipment
- Noise-Control Enclosures, Devices
- Buffing Compounds
- Chemical-Polishing Processes
- Polishing & Buffing Equipment, Automatic
- Conveyors, Wicket
- Courses in Vibratory Finishing
- Associations, Tradeshows & Professional Groups
- Electropolishing Solutions