Mass Finishing Handbook (Volume 1)

Compiled from the author’s 40 years of research and, this detailed handbook provides “how-to” details of all mass finishing/loose abrasive finishing processes that experienced finishers will find as useful as the first-time user. It covers 16 basic mass finishing processes, including vibratory, centrifugal disc, magnetic abrasive, cryogenic, and chemical-assisted processes—offering data and charts based on thousands of measurements to make process selection easier. In addition to providing case histories and a host of practical tips, it also discusses mass finishing economics, edge requirements, surface requirements, side effects, the impact of burr size and part definition, media, and compounds. Whether you’re a manufacturing engineer buying a machine for the first time, or a shop foreman, or an experienced user who is looking for ideas for more economical approaches; this is the perfect resource for you!

• Contains complete coverage of all processes, based on precision finishing requirements and filled with user data rather than sales information.
• Provides data that enables users to quickly assess the best approaches.
• Only book of its kind that deals with burrs and precision finishing.
• Offers coverage of magnetic finishing and cryogenic information not found in any other English language books.
• Includes an extensive bibliography of world literature on the topic.