{"id":16090,"date":"2025-01-14T16:06:02","date_gmt":"2025-01-14T15:06:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/initial.mentalworks.me\/?p=16090"},"modified":"2025-01-28T15:14:03","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T14:14:03","slug":"new-post-processing-tribofinishing-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/initial.mentalworks.me\/en\/new-post-processing-tribofinishing-service\/","title":{"rendered":"Tribofinishing service: improve the surface finish of your plastic parts"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"GutCol2  GutContainer\">\n        <div class=\"GutCol2-container\">\n\n            \n                                                                                                        <div class=\"GutCol2-wrap GutCol2-blocTexte Left\">\n                                <div class=\"GutCol2-blocTexte--inner\">\n                                                                                                                                                    <div class=\"GutCol2-text Content\">\n                                            <h2><strong>Tribofinishing: a technology at the service of your projects<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Initial, expert in <strong>additive manufacturing<\/strong> and industrial solutions, is expanding its offering with a new <strong>tribofinishing service<\/strong> integrated into its finishing workshop. This mechanical polishing technology enables :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Polish<\/strong> part surfaces.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eliminate<\/strong> burrs and correct irregularities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Homogenize<\/strong> surfaces for a more uniform finish.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Improve<\/strong> aesthetic or mechanical properties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This step transforms your raw parts into finished products <strong>ready for use<\/strong> or sale.<\/p>\n\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                                        <div class=\"GutCol2-wrap GutCol2-blocImage Right\">\n                                    <picture class=\"GutCol2-picture\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/initial.mentalworks.me\/content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/TRIBOFINITION-588x588.jpg\"\n                                             alt=\"post-traitement tribofinition\/tribofinishing\" \/>\n                                    <\/picture>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"GutCol2  GutContainer\">\n        <div class=\"GutCol2-container\">\n\n            \n                                                                                                                                        <div class=\"GutCol2-wrap GutCol2-blocImage Left\">\n                                    <picture class=\"GutCol2-picture\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/initial.mentalworks.me\/content\/uploads\/2000\/12\/tribofinition-m1-basics-1-588x588.jpg\"\n                                             alt=\"machine tribofinition am solutions\" \/>\n                                    <\/picture>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                                    <div class=\"GutCol2-wrap GutCol2-blocTexte Right\">\n                                <div class=\"GutCol2-blocTexte--inner\">\n                                                                                                                                                    <div class=\"GutCol2-text Content\">\n                                            <h2><strong>The principle of tribofinishing<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Tribofinishing is based on mechanical friction between the parts to be treated and an abrasive medium (granules, ceramics, stones, etc.) in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solutions-for-am.com\/en\/products\/post-processing-systems\/m1-basic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">vibrating or rotating machine<\/a>. This friction removes roughness, rounds edges and polishes the surface.<\/p>\n<h3>Process steps<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Loading:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Parts are placed in a tank containing a mixture of abrasive mediums and possibly chemical additives (cleaning or polishing agents).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mechanical movement:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The tank vibrates or rotates, causing continuous movement of the parts and abrasives, resulting in friction.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mechanical action:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Abrasives lightly attack the surface of workpieces, enabling them to :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Remove burrs or manufacturing residues.<\/li>\n<li>Smooth the surface.<\/li>\n<li>Provide a polishing effect where necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Rinsing and drying :<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once treatment is complete, parts are rinsed to remove abrasive residues, then dried.<\/p>\n\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"GutQuote GutContainer-full BgColor\">\n\n                \n        <div class=\"GutQuote-content\">\n                                        <div class=\"GutQuote-text Content\"><p>This process offers a high-performance post-treatment solution for improving part quality, both aesthetically and functionally.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"GutQuote-author\">Patrick DEBARD<\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"GutQuote-job\">Methods Manager<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"GutCol2  GutContainer\">\n        <div class=\"GutCol2-container\">\n\n            \n                                                                                                                                        <div class=\"GutCol2-wrap GutCol2-blocImage Left\">\n                                    <picture class=\"GutCol2-picture\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/initial.mentalworks.me\/content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/TRIBOFINITION-588x588.png\"\n                                             alt=\"pi\u00e8ce sls tribofinition\" \/>\n                                    <\/picture>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                                    <div class=\"GutCol2-wrap GutCol2-blocTexte Right\">\n                                <div class=\"GutCol2-blocTexte--inner\">\n                                                                                                                                                    <div class=\"GutCol2-text Content\">\n                                            <h2><strong>Initial: a complete post-processing service<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>By integrating this technology into its <a href=\"https:\/\/initial.mentalworks.me\/en\/finishes-and-markings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>finishes workshop<\/strong><\/a>, Initial offers complete project management, from design to manufacturing and <strong>post-processing<\/strong>. You benefit from global expertise and personalized support to transform your ideas into finished products.<\/p>\n\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"GutBanner BgColor BgImage TextLight GutContainer-full\">\n                    <picture class=\"GutBanner-picture\">\n                <source srcset=\"https:\/\/initial.mentalworks.me\/content\/uploads\/2000\/12\/tribofinition-4-768x360.jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\">\n                <source srcset=\"https:\/\/initial.mentalworks.me\/content\/uploads\/2000\/12\/tribofinition-4-992x396.jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 992px)\">\n                <source srcset=\"https:\/\/initial.mentalworks.me\/content\/uploads\/2000\/12\/tribofinition-4.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 993px)\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"GutBanner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/initial.mentalworks.me\/content\/uploads\/2000\/12\/tribofinition-4.jpg\" alt=\"tribofinition (4)\" \/>\n            <\/picture>\n                <div class=\"GutBanner-inner\">\n                            <h2 class=\"GutBanner-teaser1 Content\">\n                    Discover how our finishes workshop can enhance your pieces. \n                <\/h2>\n                                                    <a class=\"GutBanner-btn Button-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/initial.mentalworks.me\/en\/finishes-and-markings\/\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Initial expands its offer with a new tribofinishing service integrated into its finishing workshop.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":15686,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[51],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16090","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-categorie-expertise-en"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/initial.mentalworks.me\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16090","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/initial.mentalworks.me\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/initial.mentalworks.me\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/initial.mentalworks.me\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/initial.mentalworks.me\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16090"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/initial.mentalworks.me\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16090\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16105,"href":"https:\/\/initial.mentalworks.me\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16090\/revisions\/16105"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/initial.mentalworks.me\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15686"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/initial.mentalworks.me\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16090"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/initial.mentalworks.me\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16090"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/initial.mentalworks.me\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16090"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}