Magnetic Tumbler Machine

Magnetic tumblers are best suited for small non-ferrous metal parts such as gold, silver, brass, stainless steel, and titanium. They are ideal for delicate items like jewelry, dental implants, and tiny precision components.

The machine uses a rotating magnetic field to spin tiny stainless steel pins inside a container, gently polishing parts from all angles—even hard-to-reach inner surfaces.

No. Magnetic tumbling is a non-abrasive process that preserves the dimensions and fine details of your parts while improving surface luster.

Most cycles take between 10 to 30 minutes, depending on the material and desired finish.

Yes. The gentle action makes it ideal for intricate items without risk of deformation or clogging.

Regularly clean the container, check the condition of the magnetic pins, and avoid overloading the chamber. Proper care ensures consistent performance.

A vibratory finisher uses abrasive or burnishing media that tumbles against part surfaces through bowl vibration. It is effective for batch processing of parts with accessible surfaces, and handles deburring, edge rounding and polishing across all part sizes from small to large.

A magnetic tumbler uses stainless steel pins driven by a rotating electromagnetic field through liquid-submerged parts. It is non-abrasive — no material is removed — and the pin action reaches internal threads, blind holes, filigree and undercuts that vibratory media cannot enter. Cycle times are short (10–30 minutes) but batch capacity is small (3–32 kg per batch).

Choose magnetic tumbler when: parts are small with internal features; dimensional change is not acceptable; you need mirror-bright finish quickly; parts include dental, jewelry or precision hardware components.

Choose vibratory finisher when: parts are larger or simpler in geometry; batch volume is high; deburring and edge rounding are the primary goal; media abrasion is acceptable.

The standard pin for most applications is 0.5 mm diameter × 5 mm length stainless steel. Smaller diameter pins (0.3 mm × 3 mm) are used for very fine filigree and small internal threads where larger pins cannot enter. Larger pins (0.8 mm × 6 mm or 1.0 mm × 8 mm) are used for heavier parts or when more burnishing energy is needed.

Pin life depends on the parts being processed and the liquid compound used. Typical pin service life is 500–1,000 operating hours with correct compound concentration. Signs of pin wear include rounded pin ends and reduced surface brightness on finished parts. Pins should be inspected monthly and replaced as a batch when wear is visible — mixing worn and new pins in the same cycle produces inconsistent results. Inovatec supplies replacement pins in all standard sizes.

The liquid in the magnetic tumbler trough is a mixture of water and polishing compound. The compound serves three functions: it acts as a lubricant between pins and parts (preventing scratching), carries away the microscopic debris from pin contact, and provides a chemical cleaning and brightening action on the metal surface.

Compound selection depends on the part metal: a neutral or mildly alkaline compound is standard for gold, silver and brass jewelry; a stainless steel-specific compound is used for medical and precision hardware. Avoid highly acidic compounds as these accelerate pin corrosion. Compound concentration is typically 2–5% by volume in water. Change the compound solution when it becomes visibly dark or when surface brightness on finished parts decreases — typically every 50–100 operating hours for production machines.

Model selection is based on the total part weight you need to process per batch:

IV-C250 (3 kg, 0.55 kW): desktop model for jewelry workshops and dental labs processing small batches. Suitable for rings, pendants, small brackets.

IV-C300 (5 kg, 0.75 kW): small workshop standard model, good for mixed small parts and fastener batches.

IV-C350 (8 kg, 1.1 kW): mid-range workshop model, handles larger jewelry batches or small precision hardware production runs.

IV-C450 (12 kg, 1.5 kW): entry production model for continuous shift use; suitable for fastener manufacturers and small hardware producers.

IV-C500 (16 kg, 2.2 kW) / IV-C600 (24 kg, 3.7 kW): production-scale machines for manufacturers running multiple shifts.

IV-C700 (32 kg, 5.5 kW): high-volume production, largest model in the range.

All models use the same pin sizes and compound types. If you are uncertain, share your part weight per batch and daily throughput target and we will confirm the right model within 24 hours.