The drag finishing process may sound like a niche industrial technique, but it’s quickly becoming a go-to method in industries that demand high precision and flawless surface finishes—think aerospace, medical, and high-performance tooling. Whether you’re new to it or considering adding it to your production line, we’ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions to… Read more »
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ActOn Finishing proudly announces the launch of its latest finishing technology, the ADF Drag Finishing Machine. Engineered to deliver high-precision surface finishing, deburring, and polishing, this state-of-the-art machine is set to revolutionise finishing processes across key industries, including aerospace, automotive, medical, and tooling. Designed and manufactured in the UK, the ADF Drag Finishing Machine offers… Read more »
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The Vibratory Finishing Tumbling Process is a widely used technique for improving the surface quality of components across various industries. Whether you’re looking to deburr, polish, burnish, or clean metal and plastic parts, a well-optimised vibratory finishing process ensures efficiency, consistency, and superior results. Setting up an effective process requires careful consideration of several key… Read more »
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Achieving a highly polished finish on metal components is essential for industries such as automotive, aerospace, medical, and jewellery. The right metal polishing equipment can significantly improve surface smoothness, reduce imperfections, and enhance durability. Below, we explore four advanced finishing machines designed to deliver exceptional polishing results. 1. Vibratory B Series – Vibratory Bowl Burnishing… Read more »
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When it comes to achieving a precise surface finish on your parts, selecting the right vibratory tumbling process is essential. The process involves multiple factors, including the right machinery, media, and compound, all of which contribute to consistent and repeatable results. To make an informed decision, running finishing trials is crucial. In this first part… Read more »
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Looking to make your vibratory finishing process more efficient? We recommend a separation system. In this blog we explore what a separation system is, the benefits of using one and our own separation system products for you to choose from. What is a separation system? A separation system in simple terms enables you to separate… Read more »
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Mass finishing offers the ability to cost-effectively finish large quantities of parts at one time. The most common types of mass finishing are tumble finishing and vibratory finishing for applications such as deburring, cleaning, radiusing, de-flashing, descaling, polishing, dust removing or surface smoothing. In this article we are going to unpack what these are and… Read more »
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Just by moving from manual finishing to vibratory finishing you will be able to cut costs and reduce delays by decreasing processing times. Vibratory finishing not only produces a consistent finish (eliminating the need to waste time on reworks) but also saves you money by avoiding high part reject rates. To help you find the… Read more »
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