Centrifugal barrel finishing is a high-energy finishing process. It uses centrifugal force to slide media against parts, producing a smooth and superior finish. The high centrifugal energy results in short cycle times. Centrifugal drum finishing is used in a variety of industries, including medical parts and jewelry.
The process involves clamping the workpieces in specially designed holders that drag them through the process drum filled with granules. This high-speed movement produces elevated contact pressure, which results in high precision smoothing and edge rounding. During the polishing cycle, the drum should run at five-minute intervals for ten percent of the total deburring operation.
A centrifugal barrel finishing machine is a closed system. Because the media mass flows in a counter-clockwise direction during deburring and finishing, a separate offloading ramp is used to separate the parts from the media. Once the parts reach the end of the deck, the media will drop back into the media mass, which will then fall back into the tote pan.
The type of metal being processed should also be considered. This is crucial for selecting the correct finishing process. Stainless steel, aluminum, and other metals require different types of processing. Choosing the right process for each metal type is essential for meeting deadlines and ensuring supply chain stability. Keeping an eye on time is crucial in choosing the correct method, and knowing how much time is needed to finish each material will help you avoid costly mistakes.
