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Vertical Drag Finishing

Drag finishing machines are a specialized type of surface finishing equipment widely used in manufacturing to achieve high-quality finishes on precision components. Unlike tumbling or vibratory systems, drag finishing involves mechanically dragging parts through a bed of grinding or polishing media using specially designed fixtures. This process offers precise control over the interaction between the part and the media, making it ideal for applications such as deburring, polishing, and chamfering of complex and high-value parts that require specific edge or surface specifications.

One common application of drag finishing is in the manufacturing of cutting tools, where it is used for tasks like edge preparation, polishing, and honing to enhance performance and longevity. The benefits of drag finishing include rapid and effective finishing, uniform treatment of all surfaces, repeatability, protection of delicate parts, and improved surface quality leading to enhanced component performance.

Available in various configurations, ranging from 2 to 6 heads, offering flexibility for different batch sizes. Well-suited for:

  • Deburring and polishing cutting tools such as drills, taps, and end mills.
  • Finishing medical and pharmaceutical parts like pill punches.
  • Processing smaller, intricate components.
FMDF 3000 – 6 Head

FMDF 3000 – 6 Head

The FMDF 3000 offers a higher processing capacity than any other machine in its size range! Our FMDF 3000 comes standard with a digital PLC and color touchscreen. All of our models of Drag Finishers elevate the media chamber up to the parts, instead of lowering the...

FMDF 2000 – 4 Head

FMDF 2000 – 4 Head

Introducing the FMDF 2000, equipped with a digital PLC and a vibrant color touchscreen as standard features. Unlike traditional drag finishers, all of Bel Air’s Drag Finishers utilize an innovative approach by elevating the media chamber up to the parts, rather than...

FMDF 1000 – 3 Head

FMDF 1000 – 3 Head

The FMDF 1000 provides the same cost-effective and space-saving benefits as the FMDF 500, but it comes with three process heads for unmatched value in processing. This machine is perfect for work cell environments and is the top choice for drag finishers globally. It...

FMDF 500 – 2 Head

FMDF 500 – 2 Head

Drag finishing machines are a specialized type of surface finishing equipment widely used in manufacturing to achieve high-quality finishes on precision components. Unlike tumbling or vibratory systems, drag finishing involves mechanically dragging parts through a bed...

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