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.

• Mass Finishing Economics
• Edge Requirements
• Surface Requirements
• Process Side Effects
• Impact of Part Size and Burr Size and Part Definition
• Media
• Compound Solutions for Mass Finishing
• Barrel Tumbling
• Centrifugal Barrel Deburring
• Vibratory Finishing
• Centrifugal Disk (Roll Flow Finishing)
• Orboresonant Finishing
• Spindle Finishing
• Drag Finishing (Flow Finishing/Racetrack Finishing)
• Immersion Lapping
• Fluidized Bed Finishing (Turbo-Abrasive Finishing)
• Recipro-Finishing
• Chemical Loose Abrasive Finishing
• Cryogenic Loose Abrasive Finishing
• Magnetic-Abrasive Finishing
• Chemical-Magnetic and Electrochemical-Magnetic Loose Abrasive Finishing
• Electrochemical Mass Finishing
• Cascade Finishing
• Ancillary Equipment
• Automation
• Environmental, Health Safety, and Ergonomics, Increasing Efficiency and Quality
• Inspecting for Burrs and Sharp Edges Finishing
• Appendix
• Index