{"id":12232,"date":"2025-05-16T02:11:04","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T00:11:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/?p=12232"},"modified":"2025-06-03T14:02:06","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T12:02:06","slug":"additif-tribofinition-chemcut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/en\/additif-tribofinition-chemcut\/","title":{"rendered":"Additive Mass finishing: Chemcut, the high-performance asset for your surface finishes"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Temps de lecture\u00a0: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/en\/the-mass-finishing\/\"><strong>Mass finishing<\/strong> <\/a>is a process for finishing mechanical parts by rubbing in a mixture of abrasives and chemical compounds. An often underestimated element of this process is the<strong> Mass finishing additive<\/strong>, a chemical added to improve the result. A good additive not only <strong>cleans<\/strong> parts (removing oils, oxides and dirt), but also <strong>protects<\/strong> surfaces and optimizes the action of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/en\/consumables\/\">abrasives<\/a><\/strong>. The choice of additive is therefore crucial to obtain perfectly deburred, polished and ready-to-use parts.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/16-mai-2025_-03_02_36.webp\" alt=\"Mass finishing's Additive\" class=\"wp-image-12243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/16-mai-2025_-03_02_36.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/16-mai-2025_-03_02_36-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/16-mai-2025_-03_02_36-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/16-mai-2025_-03_02_36-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chemcut<\/strong> is a latest-generation Mass finishing additive developed by Finishtech to <strong>drastically improve the performance<\/strong> of your processes. Formulated to rapidly remove <strong>grinding and machining marks<\/strong>, Chemcut accelerates material removal, leaving a uniform surface ready for final polishing. This additive acts as a real <em>&#8220;dopant&#8221;<\/em> for the Mass finishing process: it <strong>speeds up<\/strong> metal <strong>cutting<\/strong> while maintaining a clean processing environment (parts and abrasives remain cleaner during the cycle). The result? Reduced cycle times and superior surface quality right out of the machine.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Multiple uses for additives Mass finishing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mass finishing additives are formulated to meet a variety of surface treatment needs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Degreasing:<\/strong> Removal of cutting oils and grease prior to processing, ensuring that parts and abrasives remain clean during the process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shining and polishing:<\/strong> Improving the shine of metals (steel, brass, aluminum, etc.) to obtain a mirror-polished appearance or, on the contrary, a uniform satin effect.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Passivation and protection:<\/strong> Formation of a protective layer (especially on stainless steels) to prevent flash corrosion after treatment and prolong part life.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/en\/deburring-machines-achieving-precision-with-mass-finishing-techniques\/\">Deburring <\/a>and smoothing:<\/strong> speed up the removal of burrs and machining lines, to quickly level the surface of parts before fine polishing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A well-chosen additive also facilitates <strong>rinsing<\/strong> and limits clogging: it keeps abrasives and parts clean by preventing the redeposition of loose metal residues or oxides.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, some <strong>special<\/strong> additives act as process gas pedals, greatly increasing material removal rates. <strong>Chemcut<\/strong> belongs to this category of high-performance additives: its unique formula enables it to <em>&#8220;boost&#8221;<\/em> your most demanding Mass finishing operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits of Chemcut for Mass finishing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/171965e8-f40b-47ff-a1b7-97051ebc61e6-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/171965e8-f40b-47ff-a1b7-97051ebc61e6-1.png 840w, https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/171965e8-f40b-47ff-a1b7-97051ebc61e6-1-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/171965e8-f40b-47ff-a1b7-97051ebc61e6-1-768x320.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>By using Chemcut in your <strong>vibratory drums<\/strong> or centrifuges, you benefit from a number of <strong>technical advantages<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cycle time reduction:<\/strong> Chemcut&#8217;s controlled, aggressive chemical action speeds up surface smoothing. You achieve reduced roughness more quickly, which reduces overall Mass finishing time. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improved surface quality:<\/strong> Parts emerge with a much smoother, more homogeneous surface. For example, steel parts treated with Chemcut can see their roughness (Ra) reduced by <strong>50-70%<\/strong> after the cycle, virtually eliminating grinding scratches. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Preparation for polishing:<\/strong> By leaving the surface already honed<em>(roughened<\/em>), Chemcut simplifies the subsequent polishing step. The ultra-smooth surface obtained after Chemcut is immediately <strong>ready for mirror polishing<\/strong> or even coating treatment (electroplating) without intensive manual repolishing. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Material compatibility:<\/strong> This product has been optimized for ferrous metals. It is effective on carbon steel, hardened steel, iron and even certain sensitive stainless steels. This makes it a preferred choice for industries working with these materials (mechanical engineering, tooling, automotive parts, etc.).  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ease of use:<\/strong> Chemcut generates <strong>little foam<\/strong>, making it stable in vibrating tanks (no excessive overflow). What&#8217;s more, it&#8217;s <strong>biodegradable<\/strong>, making it easy to integrate into your industrial wastewater treatment facilities. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use: integrate Mass finishing Chemcut into your process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Integrating Chemcut into your Mass finishing workshop is simple and requires only a few adaptations. Here&#8217;s how it works: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Equipment required :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A <strong>dedicated tank<\/strong> for preparing the Chemcut solution (mixing the powder in water at the recommended concentration).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>dosing pump<\/strong> capable of continuously supplying your machine with solution, ideally with an adjustable flow rate of up to ~12 liters per hour to keep additive consumption under control.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A suitable <strong> Mass finishing machine<\/strong> (circular vibrator, linear vibrator or centrifuge) for processing parts with media and additive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Two-stage process:<\/strong> Finishtech recommends using Chemcut in a <strong>2-stage<\/strong> process for optimum results:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Step 1 &#8211; Smoothing (roughing)<\/strong>: During the first phase, Chemcut is used with a low-abrasivity media. The additive lightly etches the metal surface, quickly <em>softening<\/em> edges and ridges. This stage generally lasts several tens of minutes, depending on the initial roughness of the parts. The end result is a uniform, matt surface, with machining marks greatly reduced or even eliminated.   <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 2 &#8211; Polishing<\/strong>: Without necessarily changing machines, you can move on to a polishing phase. You can either keep Chemcut with a finer media, or switch to a specific polishing additive. In both cases, the aim is to enhance surface gloss. In just a few additional minutes, the part acquires a glossy or satin finish (depending on your requirements) and is free of any residual dust.   <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Each step must be accompanied by an <strong>appropriate rinse<\/strong> to remove debris. By following this procedure, Chemcut reveals its full potential: your parts are processed <em>quickly<\/em> and <em>reproducibly<\/em>, from initial rough deburring to final polishing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Avant-apres-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Avant-apres-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Avant-apres-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Avant-apres-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Avant-apres.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Case studies: results obtained with Mass finishing Chemcut additive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To illustrate Chemcut&#8217;s effectiveness, here are two concrete applications that have been successfully implemented:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Case 1: Industrial bearings &#8211; elimination of grinding lines with additive Mass finishing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A company manufacturing <strong>mechanical bearings<\/strong> had problems with micro-scratches and roughness on the rollers of their bearings after grinding. By integrating Chemcut into their vibratory process, they achieved a spectacular improvement: <strong>100% of grinding lines eliminated<\/strong> and a reduction in Ra roughness from <em>0.35 \u00b5m to 0.10 \u00b5m<\/em> in <strong>30 minutes<\/strong> of treatment. After treatment, the rollers went from a greyish appearance to a shiny metallic finish. This gain in surface quality directly improved bearing performance (less friction, less wear) while eliminating a manual polishing step previously performed by the workshop.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Case 2: Silver knives &#8211; effortless restoration and polishing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another successful Chemcut application involves the <strong>restoration of<\/strong> antique <strong>silver knives<\/strong>. These precious pieces showed traces of oxidation (blackening) and fine scratches due to the passage of time. A gentle Mass finishing treatment, combining a mirror-polished media and the Chemcut additive, <strong>removed the oxidation<\/strong> and smoothed the surface of the blades without damaging them.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In just <strong>20 minutes<\/strong>, the knives emerged with a revived lustre and a uniform polish, revealing the beauty of the silver as it was on the first day. The great advantage is that this restoration was carried out <strong>without any manual<\/strong> abrasive <strong>intervention<\/strong>, thus avoiding any risk of scratching or deforming the pieces: Chemcut operated evenly over the entire surface. This case demonstrates the <strong>versatility<\/strong> of the product, which is just as effective on hard industrial steels as on softer precious metals.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion: Chemcut, your ally for optimized finishes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/avant-apres-2.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/avant-apres-2.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/avant-apres-2-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/avant-apres-2-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/avant-apres-2-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, <strong>Chemcut<\/strong> is <strong>the must-have Mass finishing additive<\/strong> for anyone wishing to take their finishing performance to the next level. Whether you need to degrease and prepare your parts, eliminate stubborn machining marks or obtain a flawless shine, Chemcut offers a complete, fast and reliable solution. Its simple integration into your existing equipment and the tangible results obtained in the field (reduced cycle times, exceptional surface quality) make it a wise investment for any professional concerned with quality and productivity.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ready to optimize your processes at Mass finishing?<\/strong> Don&#8217;t wait any longer to take action: <em>contact Finishtech today<\/em> to find out how Chemcut can transform your finishing operations, or to arrange a personalized trial on your parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ecd33c62 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/en\/contact\/\" style=\"border-radius:50px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">C<strong>ontact Us<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Boost your workshop&#8217;s performance and get a head start by adopting Chemcut additive in your Mass finishing processes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Temps de lecture\u00a0: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>The Mass finishing is a process for finishing mechanical parts by rubbing in a mixture of abrasives and chemical compounds. 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