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Grinding and Heating Vibratory Finishing Line

Grinding and heating vibratory finishing line is a well designed automative deburring and polishing system. One worker can operate this mass finishing equipment with a cost-effective performance.

Well-designed automatic finishing system with easy separation capabilities allows simple, fully automatic or semi-automatic system is easy to develop. Firstly, this machine design shows media and parts load to the vibratory finishing machine without labor involvement. The hopper can be designed to compatible with user factory tote boxes.

After deburring and polishing, parts are feed into the vibratory dryer where the parts are dried. Additional rinsing device can be installed at vibratory finishing machine outlet to clean the parts.

The parts loading time, vibratory tumbling time, rotary dryer heating time and temperature all can be integrated into the PLC control system. Therefore, one worker can operate the whole system.

This grinding and heating production vibratory finishing system is user-friendly, cost-effective and high productivity.

Main motor7.5 kw
Rotary dryer motor0.75 kw
Rotary dryer heating motor12.0 kw
Hydraulic pump motor3.0 kw
Sewage pump motor0.25 kw
Grinding machine size2300x1740x1670 mm
Electric control box size900x500x1800 mm
Sewage water container size1000x500x480 mm
Dryer size2700x1000x1640 mm
Media feeder size1970x850x1800 mm
Area5000x4300x3310 mm
Gross Weight3500kg
  • Soundproof cover
  • PLC control box with Siemens touch screen
  • Programmable temperature control
  • Sludge treatment system
  • Batch processing of parts
  • Workpieces deburring
  • Workpieces cleaning
  • Drying and tumbling at the same time for different batches

Grinding and Heating Vibratory Finishing Line — integrated automatic deburring, polishing and drying system operable by one worker

The grinding and heating vibratory finishing line is a complete, integrated production system that combines a vibratory finishing machine, a rotary dryer and an automated media and parts handling system into a single PLC-controlled line. One worker can operate the whole system. The line handles parts loading, vibratory tumbling, parts and media separation, rinsing, and drying — with all timing, temperature and cycle parameters controlled from a Siemens touchscreen PLC.

The system is designed for batch processing in manufacturing environments where deburring, cleaning and drying are regular production steps. The hopper is compatible with standard factory tote boxes, so parts move from machining or casting directly onto the finishing line without manual transfer operations. Multiple batches can run simultaneously: one batch is deburring and polishing in the vibratory machine while a previous batch is drying in the rotary dryer.

  • One-worker operation — all stages PLC-controlled from a Siemens touchscreen
  • Simultaneous deburring and drying — different batches in each stage at the same time
  • Tote box-compatible hopper — load directly from factory containers, no manual transfer
  • Programmable temperature control — dryer heating to specification for each part type
  • Optional rinsing device at vibratory machine outlet
  • Optional soundproof cover — noise reduction for workshop environments
  • Optional sludge treatment system — wastewater management integrated into the line

At a glance

Operation1 worker manages the full line
Control systemPLC with Siemens touchscreen
ProcessingBatch — deburring and drying running simultaneously for different batches
Main motor7.5 kW
Dryer heating12.0 kW rotary dryer
Gross weight3500 kg
Total area required5000 × 4300 × 3310 mm

How the grinding and heating line works

Parts are loaded from the tote box hopper into the vibratory finishing machine. The PLC controls tumbling time, rinsing and media separation. Finished and separated parts are transferred to the rotary dryer, where temperature and drying time are also PLC-controlled. While one batch dries, the next batch is deburring in the vibratory machine — the two stages run in parallel for maximum line utilisation.

StageWhat happens
1. LoadParts loaded from tote box via the hopper into the vibratory finishing machine
2. Deburr & polishVibratory tumbling with media; PLC controls cycle time
3. Rinse (optional)Parts rinsed at vibratory machine outlet to remove compound before drying
4. SeparateParts and media separated; media returned to machine, parts transferred to dryer
5. DryRotary dryer runs at PLC-programmed temperature and time; previous batch dries while next batch deburrs
6. DischargeDry parts discharged; operator collects and moves to next process or packaging

Who this line is built for

Manufacturers running regular production batches of metal parts requiring deburring and cleaning — stamped, cast, machined or sintered parts that carry burrs, scale or surface contamination as part of the production process. The line replaces manual deburring and separate drying operations with a single, PLC-managed system that one worker can run.

Operations replacing batch-by-batch manual finishing with a semi-automated line — the hopper-to-dryer design eliminates the manual steps of loading vibratory machines by hand, manually unloading and sorting, and separately drying in a standalone machine. All timing and parameters are stored in the PLC; changing part types is a parameter change, not a physical reconfiguration.

Facilities where floor space and labour cost are primary constraints — the system is designed so that one worker can run the full finishing operation. The 5000×4300 mm total footprint is large, but the productivity per worker is significantly higher than the equivalent manual operation.

System components and specifications

Main motor7.5 kW
Rotary dryer motor0.75 kW
Rotary dryer heating12.0 kW
Hydraulic pump motor3.0 kW
Sewage pump motor0.25 kW
Grinding machine size (L×W×H)2300 × 1740 × 1670 mm
Electric control box size900 × 500 × 1800 mm
Sewage water container1000 × 500 × 480 mm
Dryer size (L×W×H)2700 × 1000 × 1640 mm
Media feeder size1970 × 850 × 1800 mm
Total area (L×W×H)5000 × 4300 × 3310 mm
Gross weight3500 kg
ControlPLC with Siemens touchscreen
OptionalSoundproof cover; PLC programmable temperature; sludge treatment system

Specifications subject to change without notice. System dimensions and configuration available to review before order.

Why Inovatec — a finishing partner, not just a machine seller

1 worker
Operates the full line
PLC control manages all stages — deburring, separation, drying — from one panel.
24h
Reply on inquiries
Technical questions answered fast so your buying decision isn’t stuck waiting.
Siemens
Touchscreen PLC
Industry-standard control system with programmable temperature and cycle parameters.
60+
Countries served
Export packing and documentation handled as standard.
15+
Years in finishing equipment
Trusted by Bosch, Swatch, Toyota and 1,000+ customers worldwide.
Full
Integrated line supplier
Vibratory machine, dryer, handling, controls — one supplier, one contact point.

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Grinding and Heating Vibratory Finishing Line – FAQs

1. How does simultaneous deburring and drying work?
The line runs two stages in parallel. While batch A is deburring and polishing in the vibratory machine, batch B (from the previous cycle) is drying in the rotary dryer. When the vibratory cycle finishes, batch A moves to the dryer and a new batch C enters the vibratory machine. This parallel operation eliminates idle time between cycles and keeps both machines in continuous use throughout the shift.
2. What parts is the line designed for?
The system is designed for batch processing of metal parts requiring deburring, cleaning and drying as routine production steps: machined parts with burrs from cutting operations, cast or sintered parts with surface scale, stamped parts with edge burrs. Both wet and dry finishing compounds can be used depending on the required surface finish.
3. How does the hopper-to-tote integration work?
The hopper is designed to accept standard factory tote boxes or bins, so parts move from their storage container directly onto the finishing line without manual transfer. This reduces the number of times operators handle parts between machining and finishing, and allows the loading step to be timed within the PLC cycle.
4. What does the PLC control?
The Siemens touchscreen PLC controls: parts loading time, vibratory tumbling time, rotary dryer heating time and temperature. All parameters are programmable and can be saved as recipes for different part types. Changing from one part type to another is a recipe selection, not a physical machine change.
5. Is a rinsing stage included?
Rinsing is an optional addition installed at the vibratory finishing machine outlet. It cleans compound residue from parts before they enter the dryer. This is recommended for parts going directly to coating, plating or inspection where compound film on the surface would cause adhesion or appearance problems.
6. How is wastewater managed?
The line includes a sewage water container (1000×500×480 mm) and a sewage pump motor (0.25 kW) as standard. An optional sludge treatment system can be added for facilities that need to process wastewater on-site before discharge, rather than collecting and removing it in bulk.
7. What floor space and installation requirements are needed?
The total installed system requires 5000×4300×3310 mm. Gross weight is 3500 kg. Installation requires three-phase power supply, floor drain access for the sewage system and crane or forklift access for positioning equipment. Contact us for a full installation requirements document.
8. Do you provide export packing and documentation?
Yes. We handle standard export packing and shipping documentation for delivery to 60+ countries. Contact us to confirm lead time and freight options for your destination.
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