We look at your part, your material, and the finish you need. Burr removal, edge break, surface polish, and pre-plating prep all call for different setups.
Vibratory finishing works well for fine deburring and polishing without rounding sharp features too much. Barrel tumbling is faster and more aggressive, and works best for batch parts that can take rougher handling. Media is matched to the job, including ceramic for hard metals, plastic for softer parts, and organic media like corn cob or walnut shell for polishing.
Wet tumbling adds water and a compound to lubricate, clean, and brighten the finish. Dry tumbling is used for surface effects, light polishing, or materials that should not see water.
Cycle times are set based on the material, the burr load, and the finish target. Parts are pulled and checked along the way to keep them from over-finishing. Final inspection confirms edges, surfaces, and dimensions before parts move on.
Parts are rinsed, dried, and packaged or sent to the next step in your build. That might be assembly, plating, painting, or shipment.
