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The quality and composition of media and compound used in a finishing process is as important,
if not more critical than the overall selection of the finishing equipment used. These consumables are an
important factor in determining treatment time and productivity, in addition to the overall cost of finishing
your part. Our range of consumables cover all types of media, in addition to a wide selection of liquid and
powder compounds to produce the optimum and most economical finish possible. |
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Ceramic media is the most economical and widely used form of medias. With an inventory of well over a hundred thousand pounds of various shapes, sizes, and abrasive bonds of ceramic media in our facilities, you can be assured of on-time shipments and continued ongoing service and support. To assist in these needs, we provide free of charge lab testing to ensure the special requirements are met. |
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Advanced Finishing is the largest distributor of resin bonded media in North America. With production levels surpassing 3,000,000 pounds annually, we have the experience to develop and improve processes that can compete with the lower cost methods. In fact, because resin bonded medias density is generally 50-60% that of ceramic, the net cost is usually less than its ceramic counterpart. Its low density offers excellent surface refinement on ferrous metals or plastics where material removal is needed, yet, impingement cannot be tolerated. Plastic media is also used more and more on applications such as die castings and machined products due to its ability to resist chipping and fracturing, which is a common problem of ceramic media due to its bonding characteristics which can cause lodging nightmares. |
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Just as critical as media is to the overall finishing process, is the type of compound selected. The main role of compounds in addition to providing a desired end result (i.e. burnishing, deburring etc.) for a part, is to keep the parts and media clean, by suspending soils and not allowing them to be redeposited. By doing so, this provides the desired part finish and at the same time, keeps media from becoming contaminated and losing its effectiveness. Compounds can also reduce corrosion and prevent tarnishing, effectively protecting parts during the entire surface finish operation. Advanced Finishing Compounds Include:
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Steel media is used for bright lustre burnishing and deburring of ferrous and non-ferrous parts for handling purposes where surface refinement is not critical. Steel media is a popular choice in that in that it virtually does not wear. Corn cob drying media is used in rotary dryers and drum dryers in which, parts can be dried without water spots, cleaned, or polished. Glass beads are also used for polishing. Adhesion prevention granules are used to prevent flat pieces from sticking together. |
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The large variety of shot blasting applications require an even larger number of shot blast media. The media does not only effect the required finish, but also has to meet other requirements, such as long life, low wear, and short treatment times. Based on our experience and the available assortment of shot blast media we can recommend the optimum media for your application. |
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Whether it is metallic or non-metallic, sharp or round grained, we can supply you with materials of almost any hardness. Advanced Finishing Shot Blasting Media Includes:
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For more information about Media and Compounds call 888-914-2200 or click here.
