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Deburring, de-flashing and fettling
News Release from: Wheelabrator Group | Subject: Vibratory finishing machines
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 17 August 2007
Vibratory machines deburr automatically
Two vibratory finishing machines have released skilled operators in variable manual parts deburring practices for assembling and testing pumps.
To replace inconsistent and time-consuming hand deburring of machined pump components, precision engineering company, Slack and Parr, has had installed two vibratory finishing machines from Wheelabrator Group The two machines will finish its range of gear metering pumps
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 26 Apr 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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Traditionally these components had been finished by hand, with operators using brushes and abrasive stones to remove the fine burrs left by the manufacturing process.
Mick Banton, Materials Purchasing manager at Slack and Parr said: "These hand operations were proving to be inconsistent, time consuming and inefficient, tying up our highly skilled fitters, whose expertise was better employed for assembling and testing the pumps.
Following a visit to our site in Kegworth, near Derby, Wheelabrator tested our parts and recommended we complete our finishing processes with Burr Bench machines instead.
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Wheelabrator have provided a cost effective solution to our problem and we've not been disappointed." Larger gear parts now undergo wet vibratory finishing, which includes high density polishing in conjunction with a liquid compound to aid dirt flotation, provide rust inhibition and produce a clean, bright finish.
A dry process and polishing technique is used to deburr the smaller gears, as they have an intricate tooth profile.
Banton added: "Both machines are compact and quiet in operation, so we've been able to locate them in the main assembly area, which makes for optimal work flow and minimal disruption".
Slack and Parr's high precision pumps come in different variants, including planetary gear pumps and spin finish-metering pumps.
The profile of the teeth is highly critical and accurate to +/-2.5 micron.
Richard Brent, area sales manager for the Vibratory Finishing Division at Wheelabrator Group, said: "The de-burring process and vibratory machines are used across a range of high-tech industries.
Automating this fairly routine process has allowed Slack and Parr to focus its staffs' skills in other areas, which enables them to use their people more effectively and provide a more stimulating working environment.
Our solution has also allowed them to manage their production more efficiently and enjoy the cost savings this has brought." From its initial venture in 1917, Slack and Parr has become a market leader in high precision engineering, manufacturing core components for a variety of industries.
Wheelabrator Group is the world-leading manufacturer of surface preparation and finishing equipment.
It owns, designs, manufactures and provides wheelblast, airblast and vibratory mass finishing equipment for surface preparation and cleaning, and serves a variety of sectors, including the aerospace and automotive industries. Request a free brochure from Wheelabrator Group ...
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