[Jewelry making - Article 00213] - Re: [Orchid] Tumbling flat surfaces with stell shots

[James Binnion]

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    Flat surfaces are probably the most difficult thing to do in a mass
    finishing system, Flat surfaces rarely work really well in tumble
    burnishing. What you are seeing is impingement, this is from both the
    shot and the workpieces banging against the other workpieces. You can
    slow down the tumbler if you have that option but all that will
    really do is slow down the process of impingement and burnishing. It
    is possible to find a speed/ energy that will give a minimum
    impingement but it will still be visible on flat surfaces. Flats are
    best finished on the buffing motor. 

James Binnion
jbin AT mokume-gane.com
James Binnion Metal Arts
http://www.mokume-gane.com
360-756-6550
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