A bright rim with a cloudy concave region needs a different review from general dullness. Select the observations that match the part and compare the source checks for media access, recess depth, orientation and protected edge radius. Keep photographs or inspection records for the inner surface and rim separate so a change in one region cannot conceal damage in the other.
Select the entries relevant to your review.
Possible causes are hypotheses; source adjustments are conditional review directions, not approved settings or confirmed diagnosis. Check feature access and media lodging on representative parts; chemistry and operating limits require supplied guidance. Keep every selected requirement with the part and the actual trial record. Selecting a row does not show that its acceptance condition has been met.
Compare the same incoming surface and protected rim before and after a representative trial. A smaller media direction is not approved until entry, movement, exit and separation are checked. Geometry access, compound compatibility and the supplied machine limits remain independent checks.
Likely Cause: Media contact is concentrated on the edge
What to Check: Media size, part orientation, recess depth
Recommended Adjustment: Try smaller or better-shaped media that can enter the curve more evenly
Likely Cause: Cycle time or cutting strength is too high
What to Check: Edge radius, processing time, media aggressiveness
Recommended Adjustment: Reduce cutting stage time and separate smoothing from polishing
Likely Cause: Aluminum fines, unsuitable compound, dirty water
What to Check: Water clarity, compound type, media cleanliness
Recommended Adjustment: Improve rinsing and use aluminum-safe finishing compound
Likely Cause: Parts are shielding each other or loading is too dense
What to Check: Part-to-media ratio, batch size, part nesting
Recommended Adjustment: Reduce loading density and prevent parts from stacking in the bowl
Likely Cause: Media is too coarse or previous machining marks are deep
What to Check: Initial surface roughness, media grade, polishing sequence
Recommended Adjustment: Add a finer finishing stage before final bright polishing
Read the Jintaijin technical article. Source table reviewed 3 October 2026. Possible causes, directions and adjustments remain conditional reference fields.
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