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Vibration polishing of molds

Polishing process where the workpiece cavity is filled with an abrasive agent which is then vibrated and thus polishes the cavity.

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Illustration of Vibration polishing of molds

The process

The cavity in the workpiece, typically a mold is filled with abrasive chips [1] and is vibrated by a vibrator [2], which is lowered into the mold. The vibrations make the chips rub against the workpiece surface which is then smoothed and polished.