Detroit Metal Tumbling And Deburring
During the manufacturing process, it is common for metal parts to have small raised edges, which can sometimes be sharp and hazardous. These remaining tiny fragments of metal attached to the parts are referred to as burrs. To eliminate these small, stray metal pieces that pose potential dangers during handling, a deburring process is employed.
Ideally, the key to manufacturing metal parts without burrs is to avoid creating any burrs during the cutting process. However, achieving this is not always feasible. Cutting metal inevitably leads to minor imperfections in the material, resulting in burrs. Acknowledging this challenge, the team of highly experienced personnel at Automotive Tumbling has developed custom equipment specifically designed to meet the ever-changing needs of our customers.
INSIDE THE MACHINES
Both Barrel tumbling and vibratory deburring utilize media to achieve smooth and clean edges on metal parts. The deburring machines in our facility employ various types of media, including stone, ceramic, or plastic beads. Water is incorporated into the machines to wash away dirt and transport the media. In certain cases, chemicals are employed to enhance the final product's quality.
Deburring is the process of removing sharp burrs from the edges of both large and small parts to create a smoother surface. Tumble Deburring, specifically, is employed as a pretreatment for the next operation and is suitable for medium to large, less-fragile stampings. This process generates softened edges on metal components, rendering them safe to handle while also facilitating the adhesion of plating or other coating systems on these edges. Our vibratory finishing and shot blasting operations greatly benefit from this effective deburring and cleaning approach.

DEBURRING BARREL TUMBLERS detroit
Deburring barrel tumblers in Detroit offer a highly versatile solution for various metal finishing needs. These tumblers find wide-ranging applications, including heavy deburring, high polishing, degating, and parts drying. At Automotive Tumbling, we boast the largest fleet of barrel tumblers in Michigan, capable of efficiently handling any volume of parts.
In this process, the barrel slowly rotates and cascades to achieve the desired surface finish for the product. This method provides multiple options tailored to our clients' specific needs. Moreover, the process can be conducted either in a wet or dry environment, and the use of media is not always necessary.
Wet barrel finishing: In this system, water is utilized in a batch setup to remove excess material or polish parts. The inclusion of water and finishing compounds facilitates the formation of radii, removal of burrs, improvement of surface appearances, polishing, and cleaning. Wet barrel tumbling is an excellent choice for processing both metal and plastic parts.
Dry barrel finishing: This batch system is designed for mass polishing or removing excess material from plastic or metal parts without the use of liquids. Dry tumbling is particularly advantageous when finishing delicate parts that could be at risk of damage in a wet barrel. Additionally, a dry system yields a smoother and higher-quality finish.
BENEFITS
- Wide Variety of Load Sizes
- Wet or Dry Processing
- Accommodates Small and Large Parts
- Aggressive Tumbling
- Cascading Action for Fragile Parts
- High Polishing Capabilities
APPLICATIONS
- Heavy and Light Deburring
- Slag and Heavy Burr Removal
- Polishing
- Burnishing
- Deflashing
- Cleaning and Rust Removal
Normal Uses
- Large Batch Runs
- Heavy Loads
- Handle Larger Size Parts
- Small Batch Runs
- Deburring Metal Parts
- Deflashing Plastic Parts
- Polishing Metals and Plastics
Automotive Tumbling has several industrial-grade barrel tumblers that allow us to provide the most reliable methods for deburring and polishing metal parts. This Detroit deburring process is specially designed to tumble metal and plastic parts and components to the required finish. In addition, we add abrasive media and finishing compounds to ensure a perfect finish even in recessed surfaces.
Why Use Automotive Tumbling For All Detroit Metal Tumbling & Deburring?
For over 70 years, Automotive Tumbling has been dedicated to delivering top-tier finishing services to our valued customers, ensuring their complete satisfaction. Our team of experts possesses unmatched expertise and can handle projects of any size with ease. We take pride in offering a single source of contact for all our customers, providing round-the-clock support and a level of customer service that stands out in any industry. At Automotive Tumbling, you, the customer, are our priority, and we are committed to doing whatever it takes to ensure your utmost satisfaction with the services we provide.
Automotive Tumbling's Precision Process for Burr Removal
Tailored Development Strategy
At Automotive Tumbling, we take a personalized approach to each finishing process, customizing it to precisely match our clients' specific needs from start to finish. This dedication to tailoring solutions results in specialized services uniquely designed for you.
Part Samples & Quality
To ensure utmost satisfaction, we craft a tailored process for each product and provide our clients with finished samples at no charge. We value collaboration with our customers and actively seek their feedback. If any improvements are needed, we swiftly adjust the process based on their input. This approach guarantees a customized, consistent, and repeatable set of finishing specifications perfectly suited for your unique product.
Advanced Technology
Automotive Tumbling remains at the forefront of innovation by continuously integrating state-of-the-art machinery, media, and inspection equipment. This adaptability allows us to keep up with the industry's latest advances and meet the ever-changing needs of our customers. Our cutting-edge solutions consistently surpass expectations, delivering superior finishing quality and faster turnaround times, exceeding what is typically achievable.
Versatile Material Expertise
At Automotive Tumbling, we possess comprehensive experience in working with products made from a wide range of materials. Whether it's metal finishing in Detroit or any other material, we are well-equipped to cater to your needs. Contact us today at 1-313-925-7450 for all your finishing requirements!
OUR SERVICES
A few of the metal finishing Detroit services we offer are below:

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