Vibratory Finishing Machine

Choose a vibratory finishing setup by part geometry, finish target, batch size, and separation method.

Review deburring, edge radiusing, cleaning, polishing, wet or dry processing, media access, and the limits that should be confirmed in a sample trial.

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Start with the part, not only the machine

Material, dimensions, thin walls, holes, slots, recesses, and critical edges
Incoming burr or surface condition and target finish
Batch weight, throughput, wet/dry process, media and compound
Part-to-part contact, media lodging, separation and inspection method

Machine-family questions to compare

Buyer question	What to verify
Bowl or tub?	Part length, batch volume, loading, separation and part-on-part risk.
Wet or dry?	Water tolerance, cleaning need, drying boundary and media choice.
What trial is needed?	Representative parts, acceptance criteria, media, compound, time and measurement.

Process limits to confirm

Media can lodge in holes, slots and threads. Aggressive settings can change edge radius or critical dimensions. Delicate, tangled, long or contact-sensitive parts may need a tub, fixture, drag/stream process, or another separation method. Final suitability is trial-dependent.

Useful next steps

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FAQ

What should I send for a part review?

Material, dimensions, batch weight, incoming defect, target finish, protected features, current process, photos or drawings cleared for review, and the inspection method.

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Vibratory finishing machine range

Capacities are the nominal figures published for each model. A nominal capacity is the machine volume, not a validated load for your part.

Model	Nominal capacity	Separating unit	Typical fit
Vibratory finisher, small range	60 L / 80 L / 100 L	—	Small parts, bench-to-floor scale
Vibratory burnishing machine	150 L / 200 L / 300 L	—	Burnishing and light deburring
Vibratory finishing machine with separating unit	200 L	Yes	Where media separation is needed in-line
OBD ZL300C	300 L	Yes	Medium batch with automatic separation
OBD ZL350	350 L	—	Medium batch, general deburring
OBD ZL600C	600 L	Yes	Larger batch with automatic separation
Vibratory polishing machine	600 L / 900 L / 1500 L	—	Polishing at larger batch sizes
Vibratory metal polishing machine	600 L / 1200 L	—	Metal parts, polishing stage
Tub vibratory machine, L series	1200 L / 1500 L / 1800 L	—	Long or heavy parts that will not fit a bowl

Choosing between them

Bowl or tub. A bowl suits parts that tumble freely; a tub suits long or heavy parts that need to lie in the media mass.
Separating unit or not. In-line separation removes the media automatically at the end of the cycle. Without it, separation is a manual step.
Capacity is a starting point, not the answer. The usable load depends on part displacement, the media-to-parts ratio and how much of the surface has to be reached. A part that is large relative to the bowl will not finish evenly however much capacity is left.

Where vibratory finishing does not fit

Deep blind holes and narrow slots. Media cannot reach the bottom, and small media lodges in the opening. Check the smallest opening on the part before choosing a size.
Parts that deform under contact. Thin walls, unsupported bosses and soft alloys can be marked by part-on-part contact.
Heavy burrs. Vibratory finishing deburrs and finishes; it is not a milling operation. A large burr may need a cutting stage first.
Geometry that must stay sharp. Edges are rounded by the process. If a sharp edge is functional, this route may not be suitable.

Model names and nominal capacities as published on the corresponding product pages. Typical fit describes the range only; it is not a statement about your part.

Download the tub vibratory specification sheet (PDF)