MACH 2024: Rösler highlights mass finishing and shot blasting

From 15-19 April at the NEC in Birmingham, Rösler UK will be exhibiting its mass finishing and shot blasting technologies at MACH 2024.

These processes, crucial for achieving the high degree of surface perfection required in medical and aerospace sectors, are instrumental in ensuring both the reliability and safety of critical components. They are also indispensable for maintaining the stringent quality standards that these industries and indeed many others demand, not just in terms of aesthetics but also functionality and integrity.

Mass finishing encompasses techniques like tumbling, and vibratory and centrifugal finishing and involves placing parts in a machine with abrasive media. This method is particularly effective for deburring, smoothing, polishing and cleaning a large number of small to medium-sized parts simultaneously, making it ideal for intricate components with complex geometries.

Shot blasting, on the other hand, employs the forceful projection of abrasive materials, such as steel or glass beads, against the surface of the component. This high-energy process is excellent for cleaning, strengthening (peening), or roughening surfaces, and is often used for larger, more robust components.

The RMBC tumble belt blast machine is an example of a shot blasting technology specifically designed for the foundry and forge industry, and used for de-sanding, de-scaling, de-rusting, deburring and creating homogeneous surface finishes.

Colin Spellacy, head of sales at Rösler UK says: “Rösler’s RMBC tumble belt blast machine allows for the effective shot blasting of workpieces that can tumble over each other without risk of damage. The machine can handle extremely small as well as large heavy workpieces very efficiently and is perfect for cleaning difficult to reach surface areas.”

The machine is simple and safe to use, with the quick access to the load/unload area protected by a limit switch. It is an all-purpose machine and is fast with a powerful drive and high-performance dust extraction which guarantees short cycle times.

It also exhibits good wear resistance; the blast chamber being made from manganese steel, and its compact, space saving design limits its footprint on the factory floor. In addition, the specially adapted workpiece loading and unloading systems facilitate simple integration into existing manufacturing lines.

The machine also recycles and cleans the blast media through the use of a single stage, extra-wide air wash separator, and through the use of a vibratory conveyor which discharges large debris from the system.

Mr Spellacy continues: “It is only when you get up close to any of Rösler’s shot blasting and mass finishing machines that you see the quality, which is a product of the company’s more than 80-year experience of providing finishing solutions across a range of industry sectors.

“Over our history we have amassed a huge amount of knowledge and expertise, but also, and importantly, Rösler is its family-owned business, which means we are all about focusing on what really matters – building solid, lasting relationships with clients by truly understanding and evolving with their needs rather than focusing on short term financial gains. This customer-first, quality-obsessed approach has made Rösler a go-to ally for anyone looking for unmatched finishing precision, reliability, and quality.”

Alongside the RMBC tumble belt blast machine, visitors to Rösler’s stand at MACH will also see the mass finishing R220EC rotary vibrator which has an inbuilt separation system. It is designed for processing batch parts and is perfect for all metal finishing applications from deburring to polishing.

Also on show, attendees will find two AM post processing technologies, the M1 Basic and the S1 Wet, examples of technologies designed specifically for the unique challenges associated with the finishing of 3D printed parts.

MACH 2024 visitors are invited to come and see Rösler’s traditional and AM finishing solutions on stand and to discuss with the team how the company’s blend of advanced technical capabilities, extensive industry knowledge, and commitment to innovation can enhance their manufacturing endeavours.

Rösler
www.rosler.com
Hall 6, Stand 540