Mass Finishing News
MFI Takes The SHOT: Presenting Finishing Solutions for Firearms & Munitions Manufacturers
The SHOT Show 2026 proved to be an exciting and valuable event for the firearms industry, and Mass Finishing was proud to be part of it. As a trusted provider of finishing solutions for firearms, our team had the opportunity to connect with industry professionals,...
The Small Commercial Finishing Machine Setting a New Standard for Precision Parts
When it comes to finishing high-value, precision components, consistency and efficiency aren’t optional, they’re essential. That’s why manufacturers are turning to a new solution: a small commercial finishing machine that delivers industrial-grade results without...
From Print to Polish: Perfecting 3D-Printed Dentures with MFI
The dental industry is rapidly shifting toward digital manufacturing, and 3D printed dentures, also referred to as “digital dentures,” are at the center of this transformation. As labs embrace additive manufacturing to produce precise, detailed, patient-specific...
Back to the Future with MFI’s Denta2000
It’s time to revisit one of our most iconic barrel tumbler concepts that has been reliably serving the dental industry for decades and continues to thrive in modern-day manufacturing. While MFI’s current line of tumbling machines are extremely effective, there is one...
Case Study: 3D Printed Part Polishing at 3D Logics
3D LOGIC’S CHALLENGE: Established in early 2018, 3D Logics was adept at creating parts that were accurate and consistent, but often had inherent surface roughness. The company had persistent finishing challenges with metal products, particularly titanium and...
Case Study: Conn-Selmer Musical Instrument Polishing
CONN-SELMER’S CHALLENGE: Crafting musical instruments that are flawless to the eye and make beautiful music is an exacting process that combines art, science, old-world craftsmanship and attention to detail. Much of the finishing work for trumpets and trombones...
Built to Last: Refurbished MFI Machines Deliver Like-New Performance for a Fraction of the Cost
Have an MFI part finishing machine that’s served you well over the years, but you’d really like to add the benefits and capabilities of a brand-new machine? Whether it’s buried in the back of a warehouse or currently running on the shop floor, we’ll take those...
MFI Helps Aerospace and Defense Manufacturers Meet Stringent Part Standards
When conventional part finishing techniques can no longer keep pace with quality standards, aerospace and defense manufacturers turn to MFI automated surface finishing systems. Our centrifugal barrel, our high-energy tumbler systems in particular, ensure our...
What Is Centrifugal Barrel Finishing?
An alternative to vibratory finishing, centrifugal barrel finishing can surface finish 3D printed parts in significantly less time. Additive manufacturing (AM), particularly laser powder bed fusion, enables the production of complex metal parts, but it often leaves...
The Right Media for the Job: MFI’s Recipe for Successful Finishing
Believe it or not, the right mix of part finishing media is quite similar to the process of baking a cake – add a little bit too much of one ingredient, and the whole mix can change the outcome of your product – and, unfortunately, often ends badly with unwanted...
Built on Expertise, Backed for Life: The MFI Difference
When it comes to part finishing, the equipment itself is only a fraction of the overall equation. Often, equipment suppliers fail to provide the expertise and customization capabilities along with lifetime machine support that ensure true part-finishing success. With...
Additive Parts Take High-Energy Tumble for Superior Surface Finishes
While the benefits of 3D additive manufacturing are numerous, many of those using the process often fail to realize is that finishing/polishing the resulting parts can pose significant challenges. The main reason is that additive-produced part surfaces are extremely...