Essentially, it involves metal polishing, smoothing, and cleaning. There are four elements involved -- equipment, media, parts, and compound solutions -- all of which are placed into a vibratory deburring machine that finishes metal surfaces.
Deburring machines produce vibrations with all elements inside. This leads to the grinding of parts and media within the vibratory finishing equipment, which results in deburring of the parts.
The process that takes place within a deburring machine removes the "burrs" (various shavings, particles, or surface inconsistencies) present on metal that has undergone some manufacturing process.
Finishing tools may be used in order to clean, to smooth, to polish, or to provide various other kinds of finishes for surfaces.
The purpose of cleaning would be the removal of contaminants or debris. Smoothing aims to reduce and grind away sharp edges or defects on the metal component. Polishing results in a smooth and reflective surface. The qualities of the resulting surface -- whether reflective, lustrous, or simply smooth and without surface defects -- is dependent on the desired finish and what the deburred component is intended for.
Vibratory finishing machines typically cause less wear, which results in higher durability, and components that undergo processing tend to run cooler and more efficiently, due to smoother surfaces.
The equipment is not labour-intensive, particularly when it comes to mass finishing as the process is easily automated. Additionally, it is cost-effective, due to reduction in labour costs, while also providing more uniform, accurate, and standard finishes.
Vibratory finishing is a great option when considering options for finishing metal surfaces, whether polishing, smoothing, cleaning, or deburring. Automation makes labour easy and cost-effective, and machinery may provide more consistent finish standards.
It is important to grind away sharp edges and defects on metal surfaces, not only for safety and aesthetics but also for higher efficiency in whatever product the component is meant for.