{"id":13133,"date":"2022-09-02T16:56:22","date_gmt":"2022-09-02T14:56:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/?p=13133"},"modified":"2026-10-15T00:29:45","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T22:29:45","slug":"how-do-our-mass-finishing-vibrators-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/en\/how-do-our-mass-finishing-vibrators-work\/","title":{"rendered":"How do our mass finishing vibrators work?"},"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<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"877\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image.jpg\" alt=\"Circular vibrators\" class=\"wp-image-9072\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image.jpg 877w, https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image-768x412.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 877px) 100vw, 877px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>What is mass finishing? <\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/en\/what-is-mass-finishing\/\">Mass finishing <\/a> <\/strong>or <em>&#8220;tribofinition&#8221;<\/em> in French refers to the surface treatment process <strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>that makes it possible to treat a variety of parts using machines (such as circular or linear vibrators) that generate a rotary and vibratory motion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This process is often used for <a href=\"https:\/\/fr.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bavure\">deburring<\/a>, descaling, burnishing and cleaning a wide variety of parts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several terms for this process can be found online, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mechano-chemical polishing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Barrel finishing (tumbling)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vibratory finishing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trowalizing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our mass finishing machines are available in different models to suit all needs and all budgets (between \u20ac8,000 and \u20ac300,000).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to mass finishing, a wide variety of parts can be processed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By using suitable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/en\/consumables\/\">abrasive media<\/a> , this process makes it possible to polish parts made of different metals, such as aluminum, brass or stainless steel, and different types of parts: adjustable wrenches, mechanical parts, medical prostheses, rim mass finishing, cutlery, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"933\" height=\"411\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image-1.jpg\" alt=\"Examples of parts that can be mass finished\" class=\"wp-image-9073\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image-1.jpg 933w, https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image-1-300x132.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image-1-768x338.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 933px) 100vw, 933px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compared with older vibrator models, our mass finishing vibrators are much faster, more economical, more practical and quieter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They are the most widely used surface treatment machines today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During operation, the vibrators generate a three-dimensional vibratory motion forming a spiral movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, at FINISHTECH, we offer you the possibility of customizing your machine according to your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without further ado, let us take a closer look at how our mass finishing machines work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To do this, we will look at the technology behind 4 machines from our range of mass finishing vibrators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:25px\">Overview of our range of mass finishing vibrators<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">1. Circular vibrator:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our circular vibrators were designed to meet a wide range of application needs for our customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These vibrators will give you complete satisfaction for all your deburring, descaling, edge radiusing, polishing or parts cleaning applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The pluses:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Easy to use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Optimal efficiency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Possibility of customization (dimensions and design) to suit your needs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"753\" height=\"331\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/3-removebg-preview-2.png\" alt=\"Automated mass finishing system with circular vibrator\" class=\"wp-image-9106\" style=\"width:472px;height:207px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/3-removebg-preview-2.png 753w, https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/3-removebg-preview-2-300x132.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 753px) 100vw, 753px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"753\" height=\"331\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/4-removebg-preview.png\" alt=\"Circular vibrators with separation system\" class=\"wp-image-9107\" style=\"width:512px;height:224px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/4-removebg-preview.png 753w, https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/4-removebg-preview-300x132.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 753px) 100vw, 753px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">The special design of the processing tub of our circular vibrator keeps the parts in constant contact with the abrasive media, which guarantees effective processing in a very short time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All our circular vibrators are equipped with a hinged flap system, operated manually or pneumatically, which guides the parts and media to a screening deck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This system returns the media to the processing tub and collects the mass finished parts at the machine outlet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">2. Linear vibrator:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"264\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/5.jpg\" alt=\"Linear vibrator\" class=\"wp-image-9112\" style=\"width:870px;height:383px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/5.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/5-300x132.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our linear vibrators come in many sizes and combinations of lengths and widths, which makes this range of machines very versatile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They are designed and manufactured with a single-speed motor producing a uniform vibratory motion in the processing tub to deliver an optimal finish on the parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The pluses:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Possibility of creating several processing compartments using hot-cast polyurethane dividing panels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This separation system prevents parts from knocking into each other<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allows the processing compartments to be adapted to the dimensions and specific features of the parts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"451\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/6-3-1024x451.jpg\" alt=\"Linear vibrator with dividing panels\" class=\"wp-image-9115\" style=\"width:541px;height:238px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/6-3-1024x451.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/6-3-300x132.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/6-3-768x338.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/6-3.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:25px\">Operating principles of mass finishing vibrators<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To make the most of the performance and power of your vibrator, there are a few basic rules to follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These rules are roughly the same for both circular and linear vibrators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The fill rate of the processing tub:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fill rate refers to the volume of parts and media that the vibrator&#8217;s processing tub can hold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is very important to ensure that this volume always remains between 60% and 80%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The processing result varies depending on the chosen fill rate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lower the fill rate, the more aggressive the mass finishing process will be, producing powerful deburring results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the other hand, the closer the fill rate is to 80%, the gentler the treatment will be, which is fully recommended for polishing or burnishing applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caution: in all cases, it is strongly advised not to exceed a fill rate of 80%, because when the machine is running, the vibrations generated may cause media to fall out of the machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">3. Dual machine:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our dual machine is a 2-in-1 machine that both processes the parts and dries them after mass finishing, without having to move the parts to a dryer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The entire process takes place in one and the same machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"937\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image-2-2.jpg\" alt=\"Circular vibrator, control panel and dosing unit\" class=\"wp-image-9083\" style=\"width:771px;height:340px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image-2-2.jpg 937w, https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image-2-2-300x132.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image-2-2-768x339.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 937px) 100vw, 937px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dual machine has two processing tubs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol style=\"list-style-type:1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The inner tub: designed with a hot-cast polyurethane lining, it is ideal for carrying out all your applications such as deburring, descaling, edge radiusing, polishing and cleaning parts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The outer tub: designed for drying and cleaning parts after mass finishing. Parts can be automatically transferred from the first tub to the second to be dried without manual intervention.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The pluses:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Both tubs of the machine have a screening deck so that the parts can easily be separated from the media when needed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"451\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/8-1024x451.jpg\" alt=\"Screening deck of the dual machine\" class=\"wp-image-9118\" style=\"width:488px;height:215px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/8-1024x451.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/8-300x132.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/8-768x338.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/8.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">4. Dryers:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"264\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/9-removebg-preview.png\" alt=\"FINISHTECH dryer\" class=\"wp-image-9117\" style=\"width:515px;height:226px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/9-removebg-preview.png 600w, https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/9-removebg-preview-300x132.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We also offer a range of elliptical dryers designed to meet a variety of needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compact and easy to use, our dryers stand out for their separation system, which completely separates the parts from the media.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The heat emitted by the air circulation fans fitted to some of our dryers dries the parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The parts are loaded onto a metal conveyor that passes through the drying unit and allows them to be collected at the machine outlet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"451\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/10-1024x451.jpg\" alt=\"Special lid for mass finishing dryers\" class=\"wp-image-9131\" style=\"width:463px;height:204px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/10-1024x451.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/10-300x132.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/10-768x338.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.finishtech.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/10.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/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>What is mass finishing? Mass finishing or &#8220;tribofinition&#8221; in French refers to the surface treatment process &nbsp;that makes it possible to treat a variety of parts using machines (such as circular or linear vibrators) that generate a rotary and vibratory motion. 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