ActOn Finishing, a leading UK manufacturer of surface finishing technology, has unveiled its latest guide showcasing the top three vibratory finishing solutions tailored for the aerospace industry. The article, now published on the company’s website, outlines how vibratory bowls, troughs, and dual machines are enabling aerospace manufacturers to meet stringent surface quality, fatigue resistance, and component integrity standards.
Precision Surface Finishing Built for Aerospace
Titled "Top 3 Vibratory Finishing Solutions for Aerospace Components", the feature offers aerospace OEMs, MROs, and Tier 1 suppliers a detailed comparison of the most effective vibratory systems for deburring, radiusing, super-finishing, and polishing critical components such as turbine blades, engine casings, brackets, and landing gear.
“In the aerospace sector, precision isn’t optional, it’s a requirement,” said Sid Gulati, Managing Director at ActOn Finishing. “We developed this guide to help engineers choose the right vibratory finishing system to achieve tight Ra values, reduce cycle time, and meet industry compliance, whether they’re working on a new program or streamlining MRO operations.”
Three Machines That Redefine Aerospace Finishing
The press release highlights:
- Vibratory Bowls: ideal for small-to-medium aerospace parts, offering consistent Ra < 0.5μm, with options for full automation.
- Vibratory Troughs: suitable for long or irregular-shaped components, offering uniform surface finishing with divider plates and flexible dimensions.
- Vibratory Duals: compact systems designed for both deburring and drying in a single machine, perfect for smaller batches or space-restricted environments.
Case Study: Rolls-Royce Sees Faster Cleaning Process
The guide includes a case study with Rolls-Royce Bristol, which improved its cleaning process for shelling equipment by switching to an ActOn vibratory trough. The result:
- Cleaning time reduced from 60 to 10 minutes
- Triple the volume processed per cycle
- Significantly reduced water usage
“ActOn were quick to develop a solution for the shell cleaning system. The machine has improved our throughput significantly and we are pleased with the quality of machine that they have manufactured and installed. We look forward to working with ActOn on future collaborative projects” – Henry Illsley (Shell Process Engineer, Rolls Royce Bristol)
For aerospace manufacturers seeking even higher performance, the guide touches on combining vibratory finishing with Centrifugal High Energy Finishing (CHEF) and precision polishing as part of ActOn’s subcontract finishing service. This hybrid approach achieves surface finishes as low as Ra 0.1μm and maximises both process speed and component durability.
The full article can be accessed here.
About ActOn Finishing
Based in Coventry, UK, ActOn Finishing is a global leader in surface finishing technology. With 60 years of experience, the company offers a comprehensive range of machines, consumables, and subcontract finishing services for aerospace, additive manufacturing, motorsport, medical, and advanced manufacturing sectors. Their mission is to deliver reliable, repeatable, and cost-effective finishing solutions tailored to every engineering challenge.
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