HZ-6 This compact centrifugal barrel tumbler finishing machine from Mass Finishing Inc. (MFI) removes both surface roughness and scale simultaneously on 3D printed parts. In addition to polishing components for molds, manufacturers also can use it to smooth the finish of 3D printed plastic parts. For the simultaneous finishing of multiple parts, the machine uses pressure and friction created through centrifugal force to quickly remove excess material and burrs, polish part surfaces and create a uniform finish. It’s available in multiple barrel styles, and Mass Finishing offers an optional stand with large caster wheels. It is well-suited for a wide array of materials, including titanium, aluminum, Inconel and carbon steel.
What’s new? The tumbler, which Mass Finishing planned to introduce in April at Rapid + TCT in Boston. The new system reduces labor costs, decreases production times and frees up floor space.
Benefits The ability to quickly produce mirror-like finishes on parts that typically are unachievable with hand finishing.
Mass Finishing Inc., Howard Lake, Minn., 320-543-3222, https://massfin.com
Vital Statistics
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Footprint |
3 feet by 2 feet |
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Barrel sizes |
A standard full-size latched-end barrel, about 8.4 feet long, and two half-size latched-end barrels, about 3.6 feet long |
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Part sizes |
Up to 8 inches long, with an outside diameter of up to 4.5 inches for full-size barrels; micro-precision parts for the half-size barrels |
About the Author
Karen Hanna
Senior Staff Reporter
Senior Staff Reporter Karen Hanna covers injection molding, molds and tooling, processors, workforce and other topics, and writes features including In Other Words and Problem Solved for Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing, Plastics Recycling and The Journal of Blow Molding. She has more than 15 years of experience in daily and magazine journalism.