Mass Finishing Inc. (MFI) has unveiled the release of its new HZ-6 compact centrifugal barrel tumbler finishing machine. This new system reduces labor costs, decreases production times, and frees up valuable floorspace. In addition, it efficiently removes both surface roughness and scale simultaneously to consistently generate mirror-like finishes on a variety of parts.
The HZ-6 is touted as the smallest industrial high-energy finishing machine on the market. A footprint of only 2′ x 3′ allows the machine to easily fit into most production operations without sacrificing any finishing speed or results. The stand features caster wheels that provide easy maneuvering across shop floors but also lock into place for virtually no movement while in operation. With multiple available barrel styles, the HZ-6 has the flexibility to work in nearly any industry.
For simultaneous multiple part finishing, the machine uses the pressure and friction created through centrifugal force to quickly remove excess material and burrs, polish part surfaces and create a uniform finish. The system is quieter than vibratory tumblers and achieves finishes that are isotropic, meaning parts are polished uniformly and evenly in all directions. Such results are typically unachievable with hand finishing.
The machine's barrel tumbler features two cradle positions, a standard full-size latched-end barrel (8.375" in length), and two half-size latched-end barrels (3.625" in length). When using the full-size barrel, the HZ-6 accommodates parts up to 8" long and 4.5" in outside diameter, while the half-size barrels are best suited for processing small, micro-precision parts. The barrels require only a small amount of media, which makes for easy iterative testing with different material types and processing diameters.
Centrifugal barrel finishing, also known as centrifugal barrel tumbling, operates on the "Ferris Wheel" principle with a one-to-one ratio of barrel rotation to turret rotation. The process involves loading one or all four chambers with a mixture of parts, water, compound and media, which are filled to around 50-80% capacity. As the machine rotates, the barrels spin around the turret in a planetary motion, creating a highly effective sliding force inside the barrel.
The new centrifugal barrel tumbler provides a quick, labor-saving solution for removing burrs and sharp edges on smaller firearms and components such as sights, triggers, springs, bullets and shell casings. The machine is well-suited for common part materials such as aluminum, hardened steel, carbon steel, stainless steel, titanium, brass, gold and silver. For the best finishing results, it uses ceramic, plastic and porcelain media in a variety of shapes and sizes.
Mass Finishing Inc.: Mass Finishing Inc. (MFI) is the industry leader in industrial parts polishing and deburring machines. Made for industrial use, our high-energy tumbling machines can reach upwards of 12 times the force of gravity (12G), which means they can achieve your desired results in a fraction of the time when compared to our competitors. With MFI, you can expect to save both time and money while achieving the highest quality finish for your parts. MFI is part of the Innovance Inc. family of five 100% employee-owned industrial manufacturing companies (MFI, Lou-Rich, ALMCO, Jorgensen Conveyors and Filtration Solutions and Panels Plus). Visit https://massfin.com/ for more information.