Various metal fabrication processes leave rough edges and raised ridges called burrs on parts. These burrs reduce the strength of finished parts, lower fatigue and fracture resistance, and increase corrosion.
Vibratory Deburring Machines utilize vibrating movements to remove these burrs. They are perfect for a wide range of workpieces in both large and small sizes.
Vibratory deburring machines are an excellent choice for many types of metal finishing applications. They can be used to clean, burnish, and descale parts, as well as create a specific surface finish or radius. They are also very useful for preparing parts for paint or rust preventative coating.
Vibrations in the machine cause abrasive tumbling media and unfinished parts to rub against each other, which leaves the desired finishing result. The process is aided by a compound that is added to the tumbling media and lubricated with treated water. The process is ideal for mass finishing projects, as it saves time and resources by eliminating the need to manually deburr parts one at a time.
Round bowl vibratory machines are the most versatile form of mass metal finishing equipment. They can be run in batch processes or as a continuous system for automatic production. With the right water levels, media size, process time and chemical additives, they yield results that range from edge breaking or light deburring to burnishing, super-finishing, descaling and rust inhibition.
Efficiency
Manual deburring is a time-consuming process that requires multiple hands. A vibratory machine, on the other hand, can process multiple parts at once, allowing for much higher production volumes.
CW300 vibratory finishing machine
A vibratory deburring machine is made up of a large container, generally covered with a polyurethane or rubber, that houses the metal components to be processed and abrasive finishing media. The container is attached to an unbalanced motor and supported by springs, causing the entire machine to vibrate. The vibrations allow the abrasive media to rub against the metal components, smoothing out any rough edges that may have been produced during manufacturing.
The abrasive deburring media can also be used to polish the finished product, which gives it a shiny, lustrous finish that is attractive to look at and helps prevent rust and corrosion. For this reason, the use of a vibratory deburring machine is ideal for a number of industries that produce metal products.
Safety
Vibratory deburring eliminates rough edges on parts and components, which makes them safer to handle, and improves their appearance. It also allows them to fit together more efficiently, which cuts back on production time and reduces overall lifecycle costs.
The vibratory deburring process uses an abrasive media to eliminate excess sharp burrs and edges created by stamping or machining metal components. This process can be conducted manually or mechanically with tumblers and vibratory finishing machines.
Vibratory deburring machines work by mechanically vibrating the process vessel (bowl, tub, or barrel) to create a scrubbing action for the abrasive media. The process is highly controllable with options for water levels, chemical additives, process time and radiusing. Circular bowl vibratory finishing machines were first introduced over four decades ago and account for the majority of sales because their design guarantees that part damage can be easily averted, while they provide great efficiency and reliability. The abrasiveness of the media is also controlled by the size, with smaller, ceramic media producing a lighter finish and larger, steel media allowing for a tougher cut.
Durability
Vibratory finishing processes eliminate excess sharp edges and burrs on stampings, molded parts, machined components and more. They do this by tumbling the products in a circular bowl that vibrates and rotates to allow abrasive media to alter the surface of the parts. They also offer a variety of finishing options like radiusing, burnishing, super-finishing, descaling and corrosion inhibition.
The tumbling motion of the vibratory finishing machines also helps the process to reach hard-to-reach areas of the part, making it easy to polish even hidden edges and other surfaces. This allows for a highly uniform finish that is very cost-effective and can help improve the appearance of your product.
Many manufacturers use this type of finishing equipment in their production lines because of its affordability, ease-of-use and reliability. It can handle a high volume of items without breaking down, and it produces consistent results that are easy to duplicate time after time. This versatility makes it an ideal choice for mass applications.
