virator tumbler

[95gts]

anyone try to polish Al parts in a tumbler. I own a nova 1003, 1 hp tumbler and so for I tried walnet shells and glass beads, nothing works....I was thinking of metal shot, will that be to hard on al parts.

[mpierich]

Originally Posted by 95gts

anyone try to polish Al parts in a tumbler. I own a nova 1003, 1 hp tumbler and so for I tried walnet shells and glass beads, nothing works....I was thinking of metal shot, will that be to hard on al parts.

Look here: http://www.caswellplating.com/buffs/...y_tumblers.htm

I've never done it myself, but it appears that ceramic media in a fluid is used for cutting.

[jtagger19]

for aluminum you'll need red rough treated wallnut shells and 72 hours .
here is a link with alot of info
http://www.kramerindustriesonline.co...ing-guides.htm
have fun.

[95gts]

Thanks guys, I like to cut the time down....72 hours is insane lol....

[95gts]

We use these at my work, we do special alloys. I thought this was always a nice machine, when we upgraded from table top to floor units I bought one. I may try metal as a media then ceramics or walnut shells.

In one hour out alloys look great, I like to get time from 72 hours to 1 hour. I will update this soon.