In the world of vibratory finishing, success depends on more than just the machine — it depends on selecting the correct media type, shape, and size for the application. At Sharmic Engineering, we work with customers across industries to optimise their finishing processes, ensuring that every component achieves the desired result efficiently, safely, and without unnecessary delays.

The Role of Media in Vibratory Surface Finishing

Whether you are working with vibratory bowl machines, vibratory troughs, or centrifugal finishing machines, the right media makes all the difference. The choice between plastic media, ceramic media, porcelain media, maizorb, or walnut shell will directly affect the outcome of critical processes such as:

• Deburring: Removing sharp edges, burrs, and flash from machined or cast parts.
• Polishing: Achieving smooth, high-gloss surfaces on metals, plastics, or composites.
• Surface preparation: Preparing components for coating, painting, or assembly by cleaning or lightly abrading the surface.
• Descaling or radiusing: Removing scale or rounding sharp edges for safety and aesthetics.

What Can Go Wrong with Poor Media Selection?

Choosing the wrong media type, shape, or size can introduce a range of production problems:

• Inconsistent finish: Too aggressive media can damage delicate components, while less coarse media fails to meet finish requirements.
• Reduced process efficiency: Improper media slows down vibratory or centrifugal finishing cycles, reducing throughput and increasing operational costs.
• Increased media and compound consumption: Incorrect selections waste not only media but also valuable liquid, paste, or powder compounds.
• Lodgement issues: One of the most common challenges we see in vibratory finishing — using media of the wrong shape or size leads to it getting lodged in holes, slots, or recesses. This results in manual removal, process interruptions, and delivery delays.