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High Energy Barrel Machines
High energy barrel machines have reshaped the horizon of surface finishing in numerous industries. Tailored to cater to both bulk and precision tasks, these machines stand at the intersection of efficiency, innovation, and quality.
The high energy in the Centrifugal Barrel Finishing process comes from the centrifugal forces generated by the machine’s rotating turret. While most deburring machines only generate 1G of force, Centrifugal Barrels can climb to 30 Gs, applying more force in a shorter amount of time. These forces result in uniform motion in every barrel inside the turret, preventing damage to parts and producing a consistent and precise finish every run.
High Energy Barrel Machines are available in the following sizes:
CPC250 Deburring Machines
The CPC250 is United’s smallest deburring system. The CPC250 is an upright centrifugal barrel deburring machine. It spins along a vertical axis and contains four small barrels. The CPC250 perfect for small parts that require quick processes without sacrificing power. It is more powerful and consistent than vibratory machines and tumblers while having a smaller footprint. Equipped with United’s touchscreen controls, the CPC250 can be programmed quickly and easily to meet all deburring and mass finishing needs.
CPC1000 Deburring Machines
The most economical deburring system available. Gone are the long process times of tumblers and vibratory finishers. With its 1 cubic foot capacity, the CPC1000 can reach speed in excess of 250 RPM and can generate forces exceeding 30Gs, processing parts quickly and consistently. The system can deburr and finish parts up to 7″ x 9.5″. Equipped with United’s exclusive PLC and Touchscreen control, precision finishes are at your fingertips. Processes can be stored and recalled for consistent results every time.
CPC1500 Deburring Machines
The CPC1500 is United’s newest deburring machine. It combines the power and compactness of the CPC1000 with the CPC250’s ease of use. Its 1.5 cubic foot capacity combined with its removable urethane barrels allows quick and easy processing. This new barrel design enables faster loading and unloading, as well as preparing the next batch as the machine runs. Equipped with United’s exclusive PLC and Touchscreen control, precision finishes are at your fingertips. Processes can be stored and recalled for consistent results every time.
CPC4000 Deburring Machines
The CPC4000 Mass Finishing System is the most versatile unit available. Just like all of the other systems offered by United, the CPC4000 comes standard with a PLC and touchscreen controls. It can be upgraded to be fully automated with an elevator and fill system. The CPC4000 can process parts up to 27.5″ long. The urethane barrels can be divided up to 10 separate compartments and can be adjusted to meet any deburring or mass finishing needs.
CPC4000FA Deburring Machines
The CPC4000FA Mass Finishing System is the fully automated model of United’s CPC4000HD. The CPC4000FA comes standard with a PLC and touchscreen controls. It is fully automated with an elevator and a water, compound, and media fill system. The CPC4000FA can process parts up to 27.5″ long. Its urethane barrels can be divided into as many as 10 separate compartments and can be adjusted to meet any deburring or mass finishing needs. Its automated features guarantee ease of use and quick process times.
CPC6000 Deburring Machines
The CPC6000 combines the simple operation of United’s other machines while offering unmatched power. Parts as long as 30″ can be processed with ease and precision. Each barrel can be divided into as many as 15 compartments, providing the versatility to process a wide variety of parts. The CPC6000 can be equipped with our automated media and compound fill system as well as United’s advanced media elevator.
An Overview of High Energy Barrel Machines
Barrel finishing, sometimes referred to as tumbler or drum finishing, uses a barrel’s rotation principle to achieve desired surface finish results. The high energy barrel machine elevates this process by providing faster speeds, thereby intensifying the finishing process.
Design and Mechanics
Traditional barrel machines usually function on the principle of rotation, where parts, mixed with tumbler media, are subjected to a tumbling motion. High energy barrel machines, however, often utilize a dual rotation system. Here, not just the barrel rotates, but the turret (or the ferris wheel-like structure holding multiple barrels) also spins, much like a ferris wheel. This double action—barrel rotation coupled with turret rotation—intensifies the movement of the parts inside, reducing the time required for processes such as radiusing, polishing, or deburring.
Many high energy barrel machines feature compartments or chambers, which can sometimes be equipped with barrel dividers to prevent part-on-part impingement. This ensures that each part maintains its shape and form. The screen ensures that media and parts are effectively separated after the finishing process.
Applications Across Industries
The applications of these barrel machines are diverse. They’re an essential tool for industries that prioritize precision parts, such as the jewelry industry, where meticulous polishing is vital. Medical manufacturers also rely on them, especially for finishing implants that need smooth surfaces free of burrs. The CNC manufacturing industry uses these machines to ensure that their components achieve the desired surface finish after the production process.
Conclusion
The applications of these barrel machines are diverse. They’re an essHigh energy barrel machines are a testament to how advancements in technology can significantly enhance traditional manufacturing methods. As more industries recognize their benefits, companies worldwide are incorporating these machines into their production line, optimizing their output quality and efficiency. The future will likely see further refinements in these machines, with manufacturers like Tipton, Richwood, and others leading the way.ential tool for industries that prioritize precision parts, such as the jewelry industry, where meticulous polishing is vital. Medical manufacturers also rely on them, especially for finishing implants that need smooth surfaces free of burrs. The CNC manufacturing industry uses these machines to ensure that their components achieve the desired surface finish after the production process.
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