Mass Finishing Handbook

Description

Compiled from the author’s 40 years of research, this detailed handbook provides how-to details of all mass finishing/loose abrasive finishing processes that experienced finishers will find as useful as the first-time user. It covers 16 basic mass finishing processes, including vibratory, centrifugal disc, magnetic abrasive, cryogenic, and chemical-assisted processes offering data and charts based on thousands of measurements to make process selection easier. In addition to providing case histories and a host of practical tips, it also discusses mass finishing economics, edge requirements, surface requirements, side effects, the impact of burr size and part definition, media, and compounds. Whether you’re a manufacturing engineer buying a machine for the first time, or a shop foreman, or an experienced user who is looking for ideas for more economical approaches; this is the perfect resource for you! Content: Front Matter • Introduction • Preface • Table of Contents 1. Mass Finishing Economics 2. Edge Requirements 3. Surface Requirements 4. Process Side Effects 5. The Impact of Burr Size and Part Definition 6. Media 7. Compound Solutions for Mass Finishing 8. Barrel Tumbling 9. Centrifugal Barrel Deburring 10. Vibratory Finishing 11. Centrifugal Disk (Roll Flow Finishing) 12. Orboresonant Finishing 13. Spindle Finishing 14. Drag Finishing (Flow Finishing/Racetrack Finishing) 15. Immersion Lapping 16. Fluidized Bed Finishing (Turbo-Abrasive Finishing) 17. Recipro-Finishing 18. Chemical Loose Abrasive Finishing 19. Cryogenic Loose Abrasive Finishing 20. Magnetic-Abrasive Finishing 21. Chemical-Magnetic and Electrochemical- Magnetic Loose Abrasive Finishing 22. Electrochemical Mass Finishing 23. Cascade Finishing 24. Ancillary Equipment 25. Automation 26. Environmental, Health, Safety, and Ergonomics 27. Increasing Deburring Efficiency and Quality 28. Plant Layout Considerations 29. Inspecting for Burrs and Sharp Edges Appendix Index