vibrolihvij

Vibrolihvij is a Finnish term that translates directly to "vibratory finishing" or "tumbled polishing" in English. It refers to a mass finishing process used to deburr, descale, clean, polish, and harden metal and other parts. The process involves placing workpieces in a vibrating barrel or bowl along with an abrasive media, water, and sometimes a chemical compound.

The constant vibration causes the media and workpieces to move against each other, creating a friction that removes material from the surface of the parts. The type of media used is crucial and can range from ceramic or plastic shapes for general deburring to tougher abrasive materials for more aggressive applications. The chemical compounds, known as compounds, help to lubricate the process, prevent corrosion, and enhance the finishing action of the media.

Vibrolihvij is an automated process, making it efficient for high-volume production. It can achieve a high degree of surface finish and is particularly effective for complex geometries where manual finishing would be difficult or impossible. The process is commonly used in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and general manufacturing for parts like gears, fasteners, and engine components. The specific parameters of the process, including vibration frequency, amplitude, media type, and compound formulation, are carefully controlled to achieve the desired surface finish for each application.