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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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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.

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.