Originally Posted by
lopez
Hey Stuart, it all depends on what you actually want to do. I personally classify mass finishing into two groups 1. the 'old school rotory/ vibro and 2. the moden centrifugal. Now having looked at your web site I see it's mainly silver and I gather you are at the moment on a budget so stick to the old school method and although the vibro is quicker than the rotory they give the same results (vibro main used for larger items) and the rotory is slower, it's cheaper. All the major suppliers supply a cut down media and are all the same as with the steel shot but remember always wash the barrel after each process or if you can use a different barrel for each process to avoid cross contamination. Just remember 1.don't use the cut down media with stone set jewellery, 2. ultrasonia the jewellery before then placing in the steel shot and try to use the stainless steel shot; when the good times come then switch over to the cenrtifugal method mainly the otec machines. My main guide would be to say that you can easily mass finish for less than £100.00, good luck.
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