Barrel Tumbling

In barrel tumbling, abrasive media, the workpieces, water, and a cleaning compound are rotated in a drum for cleaning, descaling, deburring, and polishing workpieces.

Process Characteristics

Utilizes relative movement between the workpieces and abrasive media
Is used for cleaning, descaling, and deburring
May use a wide range of synthetic, metallic, or natural finishing media
Typically requires a cleaning, abrasive, or rust inhibitive compound
Is suitable for a wide variety of workpiece shapes and materials

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Information provided is from Manufacturing Processes Reference Guide by Robert H. Todd, Dell K. Allen, and Leo Alting.--1st ed. Published by Industrial Press Inc., 1994.