The benefits of using media and compounds from Vibra Finish

Media and compounds are an important part of the Vibra Finish process.

Vibra Finish has nearly half a century of finishing experience under its belt, and it has mastered every aspect of the process. One part of the finishing process that should not be overlooked is the application of media and compounds. These materials assist in improving the final finish on metal by helping to clean, polish, and smooth surfaces.

Vibra Finish uses effective, environmentally friendly media and compounds in its services; the company also sells these products for industrial use.

Creating a better finishing touch

To ensure a perfect final finish every time, Vibra Finish throws one of all of the media, water, and compounds into a tumbling barrel machine or vibratory machine with the metal parts being processed. Inside the machine, a sliding or tumbling action occurs between the parts and the media or compound, which helps optimize the final finish.

One media that works well with soft metals is plastic deburring media, which gives a smooth yet dull finish. This material is recommended for metal removal, polishing, cutting parts from runners, and pre-painted finishing on aluminum and brass; it is also useful for parts with threads, as well as parts that will be anodized. Plastic deburring media is formed into various shapes, like cones, cylinders, triangles, or pyramids, which are sometimes called tumbling stones. Different shapes work better depending on the deburring requirement; for example, cones are more effective on parts with holes, while triangles suit flat surfaces and corners. Plastic media is less aggressive than ceramic media, but some parts are more likely to break with the latter.

Compounds come in wet and dry formats; wet compounds are usually in paste form or used with water, and dry compounds usually come in powder. When vibratory compounds and media are applied with parts in a vibratory machine, a rubbing action cleans the parts by causing abrasive results. These compounds also have suspension properties that prevent the debris that arises from depositing back on the parts, so that the abrasive action occurs constantly.

Trust Vibra Finish media and compounds to get the job done.

To learn more, contact Vibra Finish.

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