MEDIA GUIDELINES AND PRICES

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MEDIA GUIDELINES AND PRICE  Parts Under 3/4" In Size   MEDIA FOR MICRO PROCESSING, JEWELRY AND PARTS UNDER 3/4" IN SIZE Nova Finishing Systems Inc., has pre-selected and recommends the following media for use on most small parts under a 3/4 inch in size. Depending upon the roughness of the parts you are working normally the fastest way to achieve a good looking surface finish is best accomplished using a series of processing steps than by selecting only one media. To accomplish these tasks, the following is a description of our processing recommendations: DEBURRING Ceramic Media is recommended for castings or where a lot of material removal is desired on all materials, but is primarily used on ferrous metals. Coarse media (See Briefs) will achieve a dull finish or 24 - 29 RMS in 20 to 30 minutes using Nova vibratory finishing equipment. Medium ceramic media will achieve a better looking surface finish of 18 - 20 RMS in about 1 hour after using coarse media. Fine ceramic media will achieve a dull uster of 14 to 18 RMS in 1 - 2 hours after using medium composition media. Plastic Media is the normal choice for non-ferrous and precious metals or most small parts where roughness is not a major factor. Coarse media (See Briefs) will achieve a dull finish or 29 - 29 RMS in 30 to 45 minutes. Medium plastic will achieve a better looking surface finish of 18 - 20 RMS in about 1 to 1-1/2 hours after using coarse media. Fine media will achieve a bright finish or 12 - 14 RMS in 2 to 4 hours after using medium composition media. Organic Media abrasive mixes or our blend called 56A will deburr fine or delicate parts. This mix will achieve a sand blasted, (without the small dimple texture) wheel, or satin appearance in a matter of 3 to 4 hours. Longer time cycles may be required for larger burrs. Also this material is used a lot to achieve an antique look to jewelry. Please see note for use of replacement materials. BURNISHING Burnishing is normally accomplished using steel or porcelain ball media. Our recommendation is to use porcelain ball media called microbrite over steel even though it does not work as fast, because you don't have maintenance problems, work harden, bending, or distortion of thin parts. This media is recommended as a secondary step process after ceramic or plastic deburring. Mirror finish appearances are possible in 2 to 4 hours. The longer the time cycle the better the appearance. If you need steel or stainless steel media, please call for quote. POLISHING Organic media achieves the finest surface finishes of all media; however, it also takes the longest amount of time. Our recommendation is to use our 56D or 56E blended mixes which uses porcelain ball media to help speed up the finishing process significantly. These products are exceptionally good at achieving an almost buffed appearance on small and detailed parts. The product 56D is a softer material used primarily on aluminum, brass, or pewter, whereas, 56E is used on most precious metals. Please see note for use of replacement materials. SHORT FORM RECOMMENDATIONS The media selection called “Briefs” below is based upon general applications and versatility to achieve the fastest results using one size, shape, and composition. Model numbers show recommended capacity of media requirements and Nova equipment.             Nova 250 Nova 500 Nova 1000       25 Brief   50Brief   100Brief   1. Ceramic media: 3/8 x 3/16 angle cut triangles pt. # 32050   $55.00   $97.50   $170.00   2. Plastic media: 1/4" pyramid  pt.#41030    $58.75   $105.00   $185.00   3. Burnishing media: 3mm porcelain balls pt.#50300     $118.75   $225.00   $425.00   4. Dry organic media:* Special blended mixes       A. For deburring 56A pt.#56100     $155.00   $290.00   $555.00     B. For polishing 56D pt.#56120     $145.00   $280.00   $545.00     C. For polishing 56E pt.#56130     $150.00   $285.00   $550.00                                                                       NOTE * It is recommended to add a handful of new, dry organic media per batch       5. For 56A use 6A pt.#62100     $90.00   $175.00   $330.00   6. For 56D use 6D pt.#62120     $75.00   $135.00   $250.00   7. For 56E use 6E pt.#62130     $80.00   $140.00   $260.00                           L100 For non-ferrous matls. and burnishing pt.#21001   Qt.@$27.50   Gal@$88.00   5Gal@$360.00 L200 For ferrous materials pt.#21002   Qt @$27.50   Gal@$88.00   5 Gal $360.00 Dilution rate of 640:1                 L6 For cleaning, degreasing and plastics pt.#21006   Qt @$20.00   Gal@$47.50   5 Gl@$100.00 Liquid Polishing additive for dry organicmaterials             L63 For general purpose all applications pt.#21101 Qt @$35.50   Gal @$97.50     L64 For stainless steel or hard metals WHITE pt.#21102 Qt @$25.50   Gal@$68.80     L65 For precious metals GREEN pt.#21103 Qt @$28.00   Gal@$77.70         RED                                                                             ABRASIVE CERAMIC DEBURRING MEDIA (APPROX WT. 100/LBS./CU.FT.) NOTE: Media comes in at least 3 abrasive compositions of fine, medium, coarse. Standard packaging is 50lbs. Add .15/lb for 25lb. boxes. 1/8 x 11/32  ACC pt. # 31010 @  $3.30/lb. 3/16 x 11/32 ACC pt. # 31020 @  $2.20 3/16 x 3/8 ACC pt. # 31021 @  $2.50 1/4 x 7/16 ACC60 pt. # 31030 @  $1.85 3/8 x 9/16 ACC60 pt. # 31050 @  $1.85 3/16 x 3/4 ACT pt. # 32020 @  $2.15 3/8 x 3/16 ACT pt. # 32050 @  $1.80 3/8 x 1/4 ACT pt. # 32051 @  $1.80 3/8 x 3/8 ACT pt. # 32052 @  $1.80 5/8 x 3/16 ACT pt. # 32070` @  $1.60           3/16 x 3/8 C pt. # 33020 @  $8.25 3/8 x 1/2 C pt. # 33050 @  $2.60 ABRASIVE PLASTIC DEBURRING MEDIA NOTE: Media comes in at least 3 abrasive compositions of fine, medium, coarse.  UREA PLASTIC Approx wt 80 lbs/cu ft   1/4 x 1/4 x 1/4 Poly pt. # 41030 @ $3.25/lb. 3/8 x 3/8 x 3/8 T pt. # 42050 @ $1.55 3/8 x 3/8 C pt. # 43050 @ $1.70 3/8 x 3/8 x 5/8 Pyrd pt. # 44051 @ $1.60 POLYESTER PLASTIC Approx wt 90 lbs cu ft   1/4 x 1/4 x 1/4 T pt. # 45130 @ $2.75/lb. 3/8 x 3/8 x 3/8 T pt. # 45150 @ $1.95 3/8 x 3/8 C pt. # 43150 @ $1.60 3/8 x 3/8 x 5/8 Pyrd pt. # 44150 @ $1.50            Non-Stock items or special sizes and shapes available in quantities of 600 pounds at additional costs. The smallest size abrasive media made is 2mm ACT            Shape Code:         ACC Angle cut cylinder (std 25 degree angle cut) ACC60 Angle cut cylinder (60 degree angle cut) ACT Angle cut triangle C Cone       Pyrd Pyramid       T Triangle                           POLISHING/BURNISHING MEDIA (APPROX wt. 110 LBS./cu.ft.) NOTE: Standard packaging is 50 pounds. Add .15/pound for 25 pound boxes BALL MEDIA in conditioned state and based upon 50 lb. Minimum Boxes NOTE: Deduct .10/pound for unconditioned ball media only.         2 mm (.079) pt. # 50200 @ $5.95/lb. 3 mm (.118) pt. # 50300 @ $4.35 4 mm (.158) pt. # 50400 @ $4.35 6 mm (.236) pt. # 50600 @ $4.35 9 mm (.354) pt. # 50900 @ $4.35                                   DRY ORGANIC POLISHING/BUFFING MEDIA (APPROX wt. 25 lbs./cu.ft.) NOTE: add .10/pound for 25 pound boxes WOOD SHAPES1 Part A (use with part B, by itself, or with part C) Bulk material for polishing with organic compound mixes below. 5/16 cube pt. # 61103 @ $3.10/lb. 7/8 x 3/8 x 5/16 diamond pt. # 61201 @ $3.10 1/5 x 1/5 x 1 wedge pt. # 61401 @ $3.10 COMPOUNDS Part B Small organic sawdust materials (coarse or fine). Untreated         Wood sawdust   pt. # 62000 @ $.95/lb. Corn Cob   pt. # 62010 @ $1.10 Walnut Shell   pt. # 62020 @ $1.20 Treated         Abrasive sawdust   pt. # 62100 @ $3.30/lb. Polishing corn cob   pt. # 63120 @ $2.60 Polishing walnut shell   pt. # 63130 @ $2.70                                                       1 Porcelain is suggested for faster surface finishing with dry organic compounds (see ball or cylinder media above. Proportional mix is 5 parts porcelain to 1 part dry organic mix)

    STANDARD MEDIA FOR PARTS OVER 3/4" IN SIZE

Short Form Recommendations | Abrasive Ceramic Deburring Media

Abrasive Plastic Deburring Media

Nova Finishing Systems Inc., has pre-selected and recommends the following media for use on most part applications and parts over 3/4" in size. Depending upon the roughness of the parts you are working, normally the fastest way to achieve a good looking surface finish is best accomplished using a series of processing steps rather than selecting only one media. To accomplish these tasks, the following is a description of our processing recommendations.

DEBURRING

Ceramic Media is recommended for all ferrous parts and/or where a lot of material needs to be removed in a short period of time. Coarse media (Briefs) will achieve a dull finish or 24 - 29 RMS in 20 to 30 minutes using Nova vibratory finishing equipment. Medium ceramic media will achieve a better looking surface finish of 18 - 20 RMS in about 1 hour after using coarse media. Fine ceramic will achieve a luster or a 14 - 18 RMS in 1 to 2 hours after using medium composition media.

Plastic Media is normally used on softer non-ferrous metals. Coarse media (Briefs) will achieve a dull finish or 20 - 29 RMS in 30 to 45 minutes. Medium plastic will achieve a better looking surface of 18 - 20 RMS in about 1 to 1 1/2 hours after using coarse media. Fine media will achieve a bright finish or 12 - 14 RMS in 2 to 4 hours after using medium composition media.

Organic Media abrasive mixes or our blend called 56A will deburr fine or delicate parts. This mix will achieve a sand blasted - without the small dimple texture) or a satin antique appearance in 3 to 4 hours. Longer time cycles may be required for large burrs. Please see note for use of replacement materials.

Dry Media is a special nylon bonded organic composition shape similar in deburring characteristics and weight to plastic media; however, it is used in a dry process without liquids. Media has comparable time cycles as plastic media

BURNISHING

Burnishing is normally accomplished using steel or porcelain ball media. Our recommendation is to use porcelain ball media called microbrite over steel even though it does not work as fast, because you don't have maintenance problems, work hardening, bending, or distortion on thin parts. This media is recommended as a secondary step process after ceramic or plastic deburring. Mirror finish appearances are possible in 2 to 4 hours. The longer time cycle, the better the appearance.

POLISHING

Organic media achieves the finest surface finishes of all media; however, it also takes the longest amount of time. Our recommendation is to use our 56D or 56E blended mixes which use porcelain ball media to help[ speed up the finishing process significantly. These products are exceptionally good at achieving an almost buffed appearance on most parts. The product 56D is a softer material used primarily on non ferrous materials and 56E is recommended for use on ferrous materials and precious metals.

SHORT

 FORM RECOMMENDATIONS

Media selection is based upon general applications and preform versatility. "Briefs" indicate only coarse media. Medium and fine compositions are available. Model numbers show recommended capacity of media requirements and Nova equipment.

 Standard media products for parts over 3/4 in size.