Gulf States Saw & Machinery Co., Inc. bookletmakers, and finishing systems are known for speed and versatility. Our Sprint series models have an excellent reputation in the industry for reliability and performance. The SF2 bookletmaker features wire-fed stitching technology which was only possible in larger systems up to three times the price.

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Tumbler media is the abrasive used in mass finishing that grinds away the burrs and cutting lines on a metal surface. Tumbler media comes in many shapes and forms.

There are three main types of work that an industrial tumbler can do, in ascending or decreasing order of smoothness.

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The centrifugal barrel finishing machine is a versatile tool that is used in a wide variety of industries for metal finishing.

Gulf States Saw & Machinery Co., Inc. offers a comprehensive, hassle-free package. Gulf States Saw & Machinery Co., Inc. mass-finishing equipment is a result of our in-house production and media design. We also have our own service and application technicians, spares, and waste water recycling. This makes it a viable and long-lasting option for our customers.

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Gulf States Saw & Machinery Co., Inc. is proud to offer a wide range of digital finishing products. Gulf States Saw & Machinery Co., Inc. covers all aspects of digital finishing, including cutting, creasing, folding, etc. Aerocut digital cutting solutions are available for single-pass slitting. These all-in-1 digital finishing systems will raise your digital production levels.

Gulf States Saw & Machinery Co., Inc. takes great care to make sure you get the right replacement parts to keep all your machines in good order.

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Built in a heavy duty construction with a smaller footprint designed to accommodate a job shop with various applications such as deburring, dross removal, calibrating/dimensioning, edge radiusing or finishing.

The FC 10 Automatic Collator can be described as one of the most versatile and flexible collators currently on the market. It's reliable and easy-to-use, interfaces well with a number of bookletmakers, such as the Gulf States Saw & Machinery Co., Inc. Scrams, and SF2 series.

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Do not forget to add the detergent. Although you might believe that the cleaning compound is only for metal parts, the detergent is essential for the tumbling media. Cleaning compound provides lubricity that keeps pores open in the tumble media. The cutting action of the tumble media stops working if the pores become clogged. Metal parts will turn black. You have probably forgotten to add the soap if the parts turn black.

Vibratory tumblers use side-to-side movements to shake a container or bowl in a circular fashion, similar to those used for rock polishing. Finishing occurs when the parts and media are rubbed against each another.

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No matter what your application is, we can help you find the right machine to fit almost any metalworking task.

There are many media options. It is not easy to select the right media. The wrong media can cause major problems such as media being stuck in a hole or damaging the part.

Frequently Asked Questions

Surface Finishing Machine has a metallic bowl that holds media, water, and finishing compounds.

Finishing processes can be used to improve the following characteristics: appearance, adhesion or wettability, solderability, corrosion resistance, tarnish resistance, chemical resistance, wear resistance, hardness, modify electrical conductivity, remove burrs and other surface flaws, and control surface friction.

Metal finishing aids in the reduction of wear and tear on metallic products. Aside from aesthetics, it has a wide range of industrial applications. It helps to improve electrical conductivity, torque resistance, and metal solderability, among other things.