TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapters 1 23 present process operation and improvement approaches. In some instances mention has been made of the supporting items needed to have a complete facility of mass finishing. This chapter discusses all the ancillary items typically required. Table 24-1 provides an in-depth listing of the equipment normally found in mass finishing operations. While not all are required for every type of operation, the list provides a starting point for the assessment of plant needs.
| Item | Used in Barrel Tumbling | Used in Centrifugal Barrel Tumbling | Used in Vibratory Finishing | Used in Spindle Finishing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment risers to provide convenient operator or equipment height | X | X | ||
| Wire or mesh baskets to hold media or parts while water drains | X | X | X | |
| Media bins or hoppers | X | X | X | X |
| Media sizing screens | X | X | X | X |
| Fines removal deck | X | |||
| Abrasive solution tanks | X | |||
| Timers | X | X | X | X |
| Media | X | X | X | X |
| Air hoses | X | X | X | X |
| Water hoses | X | X | X | X |
| Drain covers | X | X | X | X |
| Tables to sort parts | X | X | X | |
| Perforated or screen covers for draining | X | X | X | X |
| Dryers | X | X | X | X |
| Overhead cranes | X | X | X | |
| Portable hoists | X | |||
| Oil removal stations | X | X | X | |
| Media return conveyors | X | |||
| Parts return conveyors | X | |||
| Counters | X | |||
| Scales... |
