The T40 Tumbleblast: Transforming Tumbleblast Operations
Guyson International takes pride in manufacturing automated blast machines, versatile to a variety of industries and applications. Included within Guyson’s automated blast range are the T40 & T50 Tumbleblast systems, designed to deliver exceptional performance for batch-oriented blast finishing processes. Offering fast cycle times and consistent process quality assurance, the Tumbleblast systems are ideal for cleaning, deburring, deflashing, cosmetic finishing or surface treating small metal components.
In line with recent enhancements made on the T50 Tumbleblast machine, to optimise functionality and user experience, this month Guyson have introduced innovative modifications to the T40 Tumbleblast system. Key design improvements include a Siemens PLC HMI control panel, an internal door air wash and the flexibility for one or two blast gun options, ensuring efficient and tailored blasting processes, suitable for a wide range of small parts applications.
The advanced HMI screen interface replaces traditional analogue push buttons and switches, offering operators a seamless, user-friendly experience. The HMI interface also proves beneficial for storing multiple blasting recipes, allowing for precise adjustments to various parameters, as well as real-time monitoring of blasting operations. Furthermore, the addition of the internal door air wash feature efficiently removes excess dust from the front door prior to opening, helping to prevent damage or contamination of components.
To find out how Guyson’s enhanced T40 Tumbleblast can transform your batch-orientated processes, please contact our team today.
Guyson’s ‘Try Before You Buy’ Service
Guyson encourages prospective customers to experience first-hand the benefits that these machine enhancements can make to their operations, by offering free ‘try before you buy’ blast trials at Guyson’s state-of-the-art Blast and Wash demonstration facility. To arrange your free component testing, contact Guyson’s team today.
Tumble Blasting FAQs
What is an rotary basket tumbleblast machine?
A rotary basket tumbleblast machine is an automated batch blast finishing system that cleans, deburrs, deflashes and prepares the surface of small metal components. Components tumble in a rotating perforated basket as they pass through a controlled abrasive blast stream, ensuring a consistent, high-quality finish.
What components can be tumble blasted?
Typical components include:
- Fasteners
- Castings
- Machined parts
- Springs
- Pressings
- Forgings
What are the typical applications carried out by a batch finishing machine?
- Cosmetic finishing of non-ferrous castings
- Removal of light burrs and scale from die-castings, forgings and other alloy components
- Pre-treatment of metal prior to coating or rubber bonding
- Cleaning and preparation for reconditioning auto parts
- Glass bead peening
- Deflashing thermoset plastic mouldings
Is automated tumble blasting only for large manufacturers?
No. Whilst large producers benefit most from the throughput, smaller operations are increasingly adopting the tumble blast method too. Guyson range of tumble blast systems, from the T40 & T50 tumble baskets, to the EB1 endless belt system, provides smaller manufacturers flexibility for diverse production volumes, batch sizes, and methods of tumbling the parts.
Which industries use tumble blasting?
Typical industries include:
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Medical
- Fastener manufacturing
- General engineering
Can recipes or process settings be stored on a tumble blast machine for repeatable production?
Yes, the intuitive HMI/PLC interface, integrated into the tumble blast systems, gives operators complete control over the blasting process, allowing them to create, edit and store recipes, as well as adjust blasting speed, belt speed and cycle duration to deliver their desired results.
What is the difference between tumble blasting and manual blasting?
Compared to manual finishing, automated tumble blasting delivers more consistent results, higher throughput, improved operator safety, lower cost per part and built-in quality control for repeatable production.
What is the difference between tumble blasting with a rotary basket and an endless belt?
Both processes automate the blast finishing of high-volume small metal components however they use different methods to tumble the parts.
Tumble blasting with a basket involves a rotating perforated basket to expose the components to the blast stream, whilst endless belt tumble blasting uses a continuously rotating belt to gently tumble parts beneath the blast stream.