Inovatec Machinery Your Best Vibratory Tub Manufacturer In China

Vibratory Tubs Finishing Machine Introduction

Inovatec offers standard as well as made-to-order vibratory tubs. Browse through our inventory first. If you don’t find what you need, contact us with your detailed requirement to get a custom-made vibratory tub.

Round-shaped vibratory machines, though effective, can’t hold large or medium-sized parts. That’s where vibratory tubs or trough vibratory finishing machines prove helpful. A vibratory tub is a rectangular-shaped vibratory finishing machine.

You can also use a heavy-duty vibratory tub for finishing large, but sensitive workpieces with gentle movement. It uses a multi-vib drive system specially designed to handle large workpieces.

Compared to rotary tumbling, this process is smoother and faster. You can quickly check if the desired finish is achieved as the process takes place in an open tub. It is a batch type process. The typical application includes tiles stone antique finishing, engine housing finishing, and automotive crankshaft polishing.

The option of chamber separators allows the user to divide the large chamber into smaller ones.

It is useful for the cleaning and finishing of sensitive and complex parts.

It helps to avoid the part to part contact while finishing.

There are two chamber options for the customers.

One comes with a straight wall, and the other comes with a curved wall design.

The heavy duty motor attached to the chamber ensures high quality ball burnishing of large metal parts using stainless steel media.

The machine also comes with lots of additional fitting options.

So, the customer can customize the machine according to his needs.

The soundproof cover option helps to safeguard the operator from the machine noise.

The compound dosing pump ensures consistent delivery of water and compound into the machine.

The PLC touch screen helps to automate the control process.

The option of chamber separators allows us to divide the chamber, that helps to avoid part to part contact.

The vibratory tubs from Inovatec machinery are economical and highly efficient.

It will help you to bring down the labor cost by eliminating the manual polishing works.

You can visually inspect the process at any time with the help of the large rectangular tub, which is open at the top.

The smallest supported capacity is 15 liters, and it can go all the way up to 2800 liters.

So, it is capable of cleaning and polishing small jewelry parts to bigger granite tiles.

It supports the batch processing feature with the help of the chamber separators.

The vibratory tubs are available in different price ranges.

So, you can find one that satisfies your budget requirements.

The vibratory tub finishing machines from Inovatec machinery has become very popular in the last 20 years.

The reason for this popularity is listed below.

• A long lifespan is guaranteed with the help of the high quality heavy duty motor that comes with the NSK bearing.
• Bosch Rexroth VFD fitting allows the customer to vary the amplitude of vibration according to their finishing requirements
• The soundproof cover fitting will enable you to reduce the machine noise while it is in operation.
• The corrosive effect on the metal parts in the machine is avoided by coating the metal parts with an anti-rusting paint from Nippon paints.

Vibratory Tub FAQ Guide

1. What Is A Vibratory Tub Finishing Machine?

The vibratory Tub finishing machine is one that makes use of the vibratory finishing process to clean, degrease, descale, deburr, and polish parts.

You can use it to finish large and complex parts that require special attention.

It supports the simultaneous finishing of parts in separate chambers with the help of the batch processing feature.

It avoids the risk of part damage due to part to part collision.

You can use this machine for parts made of metal, metal alloys, plastic, and ceramic parts.

So, if your business deal with large size fragile parts, then you can consider investing in this machine.

2. Can You Explain The Working Of A Vibratory Tub Finishing Machine?

The functioning of a vibratory tub finisher machine is similar to that of the standard vibratory finishing machines.

You need to feed the machine with parts, media, water, and appropriate compounds.

Once the machine is switched on, the media will start acting on the parts for finishing.

The time duration of the process is entirely dependent on the finish requirement of the part.

So, the finishing time will vary for different parts.

The vibratory tubs help to create a uniform finish across all the surfaces of the part.

3. What Components Are Required For The Vibratory Tubs For Completing The Finishing Process?

There are many different parts that are necessary to complete the finishing process using vibratory tubs successfully

The list of components is given below.

3.1 Machine

The vibratory tub finishing machine consists of different components like the tub, motor, electrical control panel, and the hardware mechanical parts.

Work Tub

It is the chamber in which the parts are finished to get the desired level of finish.

The parts, media, water, and the compound are mixed in the chamber to do the finishing task.

The different process that happens inside the tub includes grinding, deburring, descaling, degreasing, polishing, edge radiusing, and cleaning.

It is made up of highly durable polyurethane, which is wear resistant.

Motor

It is the motor which is responsible for making the tub to vibrate.

It is connected to the tub to make it vibrate.

Compound and Water System

The flow of water and compound into the machine is regulated with the help of a controller system.

It helps to clean and cool the tub for its proper working.

Electrical Control Panel

The vibratory tub finishing machine comes with an electrical control system and panel.

Inovatec has provided push buttons and PLC display for the user interface.

All the machine activities can be controlled using this.

3.2 Media

Media is a critical part of the finishing process.

It is made up of different types of materials, along with some abrasive content.

The percentage of abrasive media vary with their grades.

They rub the parts inside the vibratory tubs for cleaning and polishing parts.

3.3 Water

Water does multiple jobs in a vibratory tub finishing system.

It reduced the frictional effect between the parts and the media, helps to cool the machine for its stable operation.

It also helps to remove the scraped material from the parts.

3.4 Compound

The compound helps to enhance the finishing process.

Some compounds inhibit the corrosive action of water on metals.

Others help to provide a better shine to the part surface.

They are used in wet as well as dry tumbling.

4. What Are The Other Different Names Used For Vibratory Tubs?

The vibratory tub finishing machine is also known as my many other names.

It includes the linear vibratory finishing machine, vibratory tub finishing machine, trough vibratory finishing machine, tub vibrator machine, and rectangular vibratory finishing machine.

5. What Are The Typical Processes That Can Be Done By The Vibratory Tubs?

The vibratory tubs are capable of executing the following processes.

5.1 Deburring

The sharp edges and burrs on the metal surface are removed with the help of the deburring process.

The deburring makes the part safe and fit to use.

Otherwise, these burrs can harm the person using the part.

The deburring process helps to round off the unwanted sharp corners in part.

5.2 Smoothing and Polishing

The polishing process is responsible for getting the desired level of shine in part.

Sometimes, compounds are added to part and media mixture to achieve a better shine in less time.

It helps to achieve a high gloss finish on the part surface.

It is also referred to as burnishing.

5.3 Degreasing and Cleaning

Degreasing is the process of removing oil and grease that are sticked on to the part surface.

Cleaning helps to remove the dirt and dust from the part.

Such dirt will be difficult to remove using manual methods.

So, using a mass finishing machine is essential.

These dirt, grease, and oil are residues on the part as a result of their manufacturing process.

5.4 Deflashing

Deflashing helps to remove the flashes from the part surface.

Flashes are unwanted material deposits on the part surface.

5.5 Descaling

Scales are marks on the part surface due to the machining process.

So, it needs to be removed to get the desired finish on the part surface.

The vibratory tubs help to remove scales across all the parts in a consistent manner.

6. How Different Are Vibratory Tubs From Other Mass Finishing Machines?

The vibratory tubs are quite different from the rest of the mass finishing machines.

The distinctive features are due to many reasons.

They have a rectangular-shaped chamber that has the opening on the top to fill the parts and media.

It makes use of the frictional force between the parts and media to finish the parts.

The entire process is faster, cleaner, and smoother than many other mass finishing processes.

This machine allows the operator to monitor the progress of the finishing process continuously.

All these reasons make the vibratory tub finishing machines a popular choice for many businesses.

7. What Are The Different Applications Of A Vibratory Tub Finishing Machine?

The vibratory tubs find their use in many industrial sectors.

This machine helps to bring down the overall cost and time of the finishing process.

It is possible to achieve these savings with the elimination of manual polishing of parts using hands.

The list of different industries that make use of vibratory tub finisher machines is given below.

7.1 Automotive

The large size automotive parts that have complex shapes can quickly be finished using vibratory tubs.

You can clean and polish parts like gear wheels, fasteners, engine heads, tooth flanks, and many more parts.

7.2 Aerospace

The aerospace sector can make use of the vibratory tubs to bring down the overall finishing cost.

Bigger parts like turbine blades, engine parts, etc. can be finished using this machine.

7.3 Medical Devices And Equipment

Vibratory tubs are capable of delivering high-quality consistent finish for medical parts and devices,

Medical parts will have complex and irregular shapes.

So, they need to be finished separately.

It can be done quickly with the help of a chamber separator option for the vibratory tubs.

7.4 Marine Equipment Parts

All typed of marine equipment parts can be finished.

7.5 Jewelry Parts and Accessories

The different jewelry parts made of gold, silver, platinum, and other precious metals can be polished using this machine.

7.6 Architectural Hardware

You can achieve a beautiful finish for the hardware parts used in the architecture.

7.7 Fancy Goods

Polishing of fancy goods can be done

7.8 Potteries

It can be used to get that extra shine on the pots.

7.9 Plastic Part

You can also deburr, clean, and polish plastic parts.

8. What Type Of Media Can Be Used Inside A Vibratory Tub Finishing Machine?

You can use almost all types of finishing media in a vibratory tub finishing machine.

The list of different varieties of media is given below.

8.1 Plastic media

If you are planning to finish soft metals like aluminum or brass, then the plastic media will be the right choice.

It does not exert too much pressure on the parts for cleaning.

So, no damage will happen to parts that are made of soft metals.

It is also useful for the surface preparation of the parts for coating, painting, or anodization.

It is capable of doing a gentle deburring of parts without causing excess material removal.

8.2 Ceramic Media

Ceramic tumbling media is ideal for hard parts deburring, cleaning, and polishing.

Inovatec offers ceramic media of different shapes, grades, and sizes.

If you are looking for aggressive material removal, then ceramic media will be the ideal choice.

8.3 Organic Media

Inovatec also provides organic media like walnut grit and corncob granules.

They will have less life when compared to the inorganic ones.

They are suitable for cleaning and drying purpose.

They are ecofriendly and biodegradable.

9. What Are the Different Part Sizes Supported By Inovatec Vibratory Tubs?

The vibratory tubs are designed to clean and polish large size parts with irregular shapes.

But, it doesn’t mean that you cannot use it to finish small and simple parts.

It is capable of handling parts that are 4000mm or more in length.

You have the provision for varying the size of the compartments with the help of the chamber dividers.

So, you can adjust the compartment size to match with the part size.

It is cable of doing gentle deburring as well as aggressive deburring.

The media type used will be responsible for the kind of processing in a vibratory tub finishing machine.

10. What Are The Standard Input Power Supply Specifications For A Vibratory Tub Finishing Machine?

The Vibratory tubs from Inovatec support 380V, 460V, and 480V supply.

All Vibratory tub finishing machine will need a 3 phase supply for safe operation since the equipment demands for high current.

You must ensure that the power supply specification of the machine matches with your country’s power grid specifications.

You can always get in touch with us to get the matching power supply unit on the machine.

11. How Is It Possible To Increase The Life Of A Vibratory Tub Finishing Machine?

You can increase the life of the vibratory tubs in different ways.

You must ensure that you adhere to the usage guidelines mentioned in the operating manual that comes with the machine.

It will ensure that the finishing process is safe and efficient.

The list of things that you need to follow to get the best out of the vibratory tub finishing machine is given below.

11.1 Regular Monitoring of Water, Media, and Part Mixture

You must continuously monitor the water, media, and part mixture inside the machine.

This level must never go lower than the recommended value.

Don’ go for a lower media level just for the benefit of saving the media cost.

You may end up in damaging the parts with a slow finishing time.

The quality of the part finish will get compromised.

11.2 Machine Condition Check Before Use

You must ensure that the machine is in good condition before use.

It will ensure an efficient process.

It also helps to prevent accidents while using the machine.

It includes the spillage and outbursts.

11.3 Periodic Machine Maintenance

The period maintenance of the machine will ensure that the machine will run efficiently for many more years.

So, you must do a regular visual inspection of the machine for any wear or tear.

If there are any wear or tear, then you fix it immediately before using the machine.

So, make use of all these tips to use your machine for many more years.

12. What Are the Differences Between A Vibratory Tub Finishing Machine When Compared With Other Vibratory Finishing Machines?

The vibratory tubs are different from other vibratory finishing machines.

Other vibratory finishers will usually come with a round shaped bowl for holding the parts and the media.

Some parts cannot be finished using the toroidal bowls. A rectangular container of the vibratory tub will be the best choice for finishing such parts.

It makes the vibratory tubs distinct from the rest of the vibratory machines.

It can handle big, complex, sensitive, and irregular parts.

13. What Are The Differences In The Finish Quality Between A Vibratory Tub Finisher And The Manual Hand Finishing Process?

The difference between these two processes is enormous.

The finishing using vibratory tubs guarantee consistency in finish across all the parts.

The strength and durability of the part are also better in the case of a vibratory tub finishing process.

The chances of the part getting damaged are more if you use the hand polishing method.

The quality of the finish on the part is entirely dependent on the skill of the labor in the case of the manual polishing process.

There is no dependency on the operator skill for the tub vibratory finishing process.

14. What Are The Different Available Capacities Of The Vibratory Tub Finishing Machines?

Inovatec manufacture vibratory tubs of different capacities.

The smallest available capacity is 15 liters.

It is useful for hobbyists and small scale workshops.

The largest available capacity is the 2800 liter one.

There are a few more models that will come in between these two capacities.

So, you will be definitely able to get one machine size that will meet your polishing requirements.

15. How Is The Classification Of The Vibratory Tub Finisher Machines Done?

The vibratory tubs are classified based on their volume capacities in liters.

You will get the option to vary the size of the tub compartment with the help of the chamber dividers.

16. What Are The Different Advantages Of Using A Vibratory Tub Finishing Machine?

There are many advantages of using vibratory tubs for mass finishing.

The main advantage of this machine is its ability to clean and finish large size parts with complex structures.

It supports the batch processing facility with the help of the chamber dividers.

So, you can finish each part separately in each of the chambers at a time.

Inovatec makes use of high-quality PU lining in the tub to increase the life of the machine and its service life.