Mass Finishing News
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...
Celebrating 30 Years of Precision, Innovation, and People at MFI
In 1995, brothers Mike and Tommy Mathisen launched Mass Finishing Inc. (MFI) with a simple idea and an unstoppable drive: to build better solutions for precision surface finishing. What started in a small shop in Delano, Minnesota, has grown into a trusted industry...
Company Update: Q1 2025
As we reflect on 2024 and look ahead to the upcoming year, I’d like to share a summary of our business performance and achievements over the past year. While we faced a slow start with lower-than-expected revenue, we successfully navigated through the first half of...
Revolutionizing Dental Finishing with Mass Finishing Inc.: A Preview of LAB DAY Chicago 2025
The dental industry continues to evolve rapidly, with advancements like 3D printing enabling labs to produce precise, customized parts faster than ever before. At Mass Finishing Inc. (MFI), we specialize in high-energy finishing solutions that help dental labs achieve...
Industrial Innovations in Harperizer Technology
What is a Harperizer? A harperizer is a high-energy finishing machine used in the surface finishing industry. It is known for its effective deburring, polishing, and finishing capabilities. Developed by the Harper company in the 1960s, harperizers use centrifugal...
Medical Device Finishing Solutions: Elevating Standards in Healthcare
In the realm of medical device finishing, precision and quality are non-negotiable. At Mass Finishing, Inc. (MFI), we specialize in providing superior medical finishing systems via our high-energy centrifugal barrel tumbling equipment. Our medical parts finishing...
What is a Metal Parts Tumbler?
Metal parts tumblers are key in industrial finishing, deburring, and polishing. This article provides an overview of their functionality and impact on efficiency and quality, featuring Mass Finishing Inc.'s (MFI) advanced high-energy technology for tumbling metal...
A Comprehensive Guide to Isotropic Finishing
Ever wondered how cutting-edge industries achieve those impeccably smooth surfaces? It's all about the magic of isotropic finishing. This guide peels back the layers of the isotropic finishing process, revealing how it's transforming everything from aerospace...
Elevating Your Efficiency: Introducing MFI’s New Media Return System
We are excited to introduce our latest innovation, the Media Return System. The Media Return System is designed specifically for our HZ-Series Centrifugal Barrel Tumblers but could be modified for use with other tumblers such as disc and vibratory. This new system not...