Rubber mold casted pendants, showing surfaces before and after processing.

Objective

Bel Air Finishing was tasked with achieving a bright, smooth finish on rubber mold casted pendants made from lead-free pewter. The goal was to refine the casting surface using advanced mass finishing technology to enhance the shine and eliminate imperfections, ensuring consistent quality.

IndustryJewelry/Consumer Goods
Part DescriptionRubber mold casted pendants
Fabrication MethodCast/ Molded
MaterialPewter, Lead-free
Process TypeWet Grinding
Equipment TypeHigh-Energy Centrifugal Disc finisher

Solution

To meet the customer’s finishing requirements, Bel Air Finishing recommended the High-Energy Centrifugal Disc Finisher. This high-performance system uses precision wet grinding to remove surface imperfections and enhance the natural shine of lead-free pewter pendants. The advanced process eliminates labor-intensive manual polishing while delivering a uniform, high-quality finish that highlights intricate design details. By implementing this solution, the customer achieved faster production cycles, consistent results, and reduced labor costs.

If you are unsure what equipment and media you require to achieve your desired surface finish, then send us your part, and we will evaluate it and provide you with a metrology report.