Ceramic Tumbling Media
High-density, aggressive finishing for hard metals like steel, iron, and titanium. Engineered for fast deburring, precision edge radiusing, and exceptional wear life.
Why Choose Ceramic Media?
Heavy Material Removal
As a heavier, denser abrasive, ceramic delivers the impact and friction required to remove stubborn burrs and deep machine lines on ferrous metals.
Precision Radiusing
Holds its shape well over time, creating exact, repeatable edge breaks and corner radiusing on tough industrial alloys.
Our Engineered Ceramic Formulations
MC - Medium Cut
The industry standard. Delivers excellent cutting capability with a low wear rate, leaving a uniform, light matte finish on most metals.
FC - Fast Cut
An aggressive, high-performance composition designed to drastically reduce cycle times on heavy burrs.
LL - Light Cut / Long Wear
A highly versatile formulation balancing light cutting action with exceptional longevity to achieve premium surface quality.
P - Burnishing
A non-abrasive composition engineered purely for burnishing and coloring metals to a bright, highly polished finish.
AFM
Excellent burnishing media with very long wear life and fracture resistant qualities. Works very well on accelerated chemical applications. Provides a great finish on plastic parts.
SC - Silicon Carbide
Infused with silicon carbide abrasives for rapid cutting and superior surface conditioning.
Match the Shape to Your Part Geometry
| Media Shape | Optimal Application | Standard Sizes |
|---|---|---|
Angle-Cut Cylinders | Excellent surface contact for flat areas and general deburring. | 1/8" to 2" |
Straight-Cut Cylinders | Aggressive deburring for heavy burrs on robust parts. | 1/8" to 2" |
Angle-Cut Triangles | Reaches into 90-degree corners and prevents lodging. | 1/4" to 2" |
Straight-Cut Triangles | Maximum flat surface coverage and heavy edge radiusing. | 1/4" to 2" |
Stars (Tristars) | Penetrates slots, holes, and complex recesses without lodging. | 1/4" to 1-1/2" |
Cones | Ideal for concave geometries and avoiding lodging in through-holes. | 1/4" to 2" |
Ellipses | Smooth, rolling action for gentle deburring and surface finishing. | 1/4" to 2" |
Wedges | Combines flat surface contact with tapered points for tight angles. | 1/4" to 1-1/2" |
Spheres (Balls) | High-impact burnishing and peening on heavy castings. | 1/8" to 2" |
Pyramids | Prevents lodging in slotted parts while providing flat contact. | 1/4" to 2" |
V-Cut Cylinders | Specialized angular contact for complex part geometries. | 1/4" to 2" |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Expert Reviewer
Technical specifications and process recommendations verified by Ultramatic’s in-house engineering team, bringing over 65 years of real-world vibratory finishing and manufacturing experience.