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(H) MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

WHAT IS BARRELLING ?

Barrelling or Barrel tumbling is a technique for smoothening and polishing the rough surfaces of the parts.

PROCESS

It works by tumbling parts in a rotating barrel, thus creating friction by tumbling parts against each other and against other materials, such as media and compounds.

GOALS OF BARRELLING

Finishing and polishing

Burnishing
Removing rust Rounding corners Descaling Grinding Removing minute irregularities

TYPES OF BARRELLING
Wet Dry

Tumbling Tumbling

ADVANTAGES OF BARRELLING

Economic

Easy Handling
Good For Long Runs Surface hardening Relieving stress

DISADVANTAGES

The abrasive action cannot be limited to only certain areas of the part. Cycle times are long. Noisy process.