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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FAQ: Mechanical Finishing
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 Suppliers
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- Abrasive Belts, Discs
- Abrasive Blasting Equipment, Dry
- Abrasive Blasting Equipment, Glass Bead
- Abrasive Blasting Equipment, Wet, Vapor
- Abrasive Blasting Materials
- Abrasive Grain
- Abrasives, Non-Woven Nylon
- Associations, Tradeshows & Professional Groups
- Backstand Idlers
- Balls & Shapes, Burnishing
- Barrel Lining Service
- Brushes, Cleaning & Polishing
- Buffing Compounds
- Buffing-Compound Applicators
- Buffs
- Burnishing Compounds
- Centrifugal Barrel or Disk Finishing Equipment
- Chemical-Polishing Processes
- Computer Control Systems for Finishing Processes
- Computer Software for Finishers
- Consultants, Independent, Buffing/Polishing
- Consultants, Independent, Mass Finishing
- Contact Wheels, Abrasive Belt
- Conveyor Belts
- Conveyor Cleaning Equipment
- Conveyor Loading/Unloading Equipment, Automatic
- Conveyor Lubricators
- Conveyors, Chain-on-Edge Spindle-type
- Conveyors, Belt
- Conveyors, Flat Pallet
- Conveyors, Inverted Power-and-Free
- Conveyors, Magnetic Belt
- Conveyors, Overhead Chain
- Conveyors, Overhead Power-and-Free
- Conveyors, Wicket
- Conveyors, Overhead Traveling Hoist
- Courses in Vibratory Finishing
- Deburring Equipment
- Deburring Equipment, Abrasive Flow
- Deburring Equipment, Processes, Electrochemical
- Deburring Equipment, Thermal
- Deburring Services
- Dryers, Vibratory
- Electropolishing Equipment
- Equipment Engineering & Installation Services
- Electropolishing Solutions
- Felt Wheels & Bobs
- Flapwheels
- Glass Beads
- Gloves, Work
- Inks, Metal Color-Coding
- Inks, Metal Decorating
- Lapping Supplies
- Lathes, Buffing & Polishing
- Lime, Burnishing & Polishing
- Lining Services for Tanks & Mass-Finishing Equipment
- Lubricants, Dry-Film or Solid-Film
- Lubricants, Polishing
- Mass-Finishing Compounds
- Mass-Finishing Media
- Mass-Finishing Supplies
- Noise-Control Enclosures, Devices
- Nozzles, Abrasive Blasting
- Polishing & Buffing Equipment, Automatic
- Polishing & Buffing Equipment, Hand-Held
- Polishing Machinery, Abrasive Belt
- Polishing Wheel Cement, Glue
- Polishing Wheels
- Robots, Deburring, Buffing, Polishing
- Rubbing Compounds
- Safety Equipment & Materials, Personal
- Safety Storage Buildings, Enclosures
- Sanders, Hand-Held
- Shot-Peening Equipment & Supplies
- Spindle Finishing Equipment
- Used Equipment
- Vibratory Finishing Equipment