Barrel Plating

COMMERCIAL BARREL PLATING

BARREL PLATING

In the tumbling process, and depending on the desired result, wet barrel finishing or dry barrel finishing may be employed. Wet barrel finishing typically eliminates burrs and polishes, and enhances the surface. Dry barrel finishing produces a smoother finish. When delicate debarring is needed, dry tumbling is utilized. If a client desires a polished finish or the removal of excess material, wet barreling is essential. Wet barrel finishing utilizes a compound or lubricant to facilitate the finishing process and prevent rusting.

Although this process may appear intuitive, executing it to perfection is no easy task. A wide range of variables can drastically alter the appearance and performance of the part. The configuration of the part must be thoroughly analyzed in order to accurately determine the optimal machine, compounds and media parts to utilize. The ideal type of media must also be identified. These include granite, steel, silicon and most prominently, ceramic. This intensive process will be sure to produce the smooth metal parts your company needs.