Industrial finishing

Vibratory deburring of metal parts

We apply a vibratory deburring and smoothing process to remove sharp edges, small cut marks and imperfections before assembly or final finishing.

Deburring · Smoothing · Consistency

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What is vibratory deburring?

Vibratory finishing treats parts in bulk inside a machine that moves them against an abrasive medium. Sustained rubbing rounds off sharp edges and removes the burrs left by cutting and punching.

It solves two things at once. Safety: a part with a sharp edge cuts the hands of whoever handles it at assembly or in use. And quality: burrs stop two parts sitting flush against each other and undermine the adhesion of a later coating.

It is particularly efficient on batches, since it treats many parts in a single operation with consistent results between units.

Materials and thicknesses for vibratory deburring

Metals and sheet thicknesses we work with as standard. If your industrial project needs a material that is not in the table, say so in your enquiry and our engineering office will confirm whether we can handle it.

This service works with the same materials and thicknesses as the rest of the plant. The full table is on the Sheet metal laser cutting page.

CAD file formats accepted for quoting

  • DXF
  • DWG
  • STEP / STP
  • PDF
  • STL
  • IGS / IGES
  • PNG
  • JPG

With DXF, DWG or STEP we work straight from your file geometry: no need to redraw the part, and the quote comes back sooner.

We do more than check the drawing: we advise you on nesting (how the sheet is used) so you get the lowest possible price per part before anything is cut.

How our engineering office works

If you would rather not fill in the form, send the drawing straight to cata@catagermans.com.

Confidential handling. Your drawings are only used to prepare the technical assessment and are not shared with third parties. If you need a signed non-disclosure agreement, send it over.

Technical capabilities for vibratory deburring

Technical capabilities for vibratory deburring
Purpose Deburring, burr removal and edge smoothing
Suited to Batches and lots of manageable-sized parts
What it adds Consistent results across units in the same lot

Applications and types of custom metal parts

  • Burr removal after cutting or punching.
  • Rounding edges on frequently handled parts.
  • Surface preparation before painting or coating.
  • Treating complete lots of small and medium parts.

Sectors we manufacture for

We manufacture for industrial companies across very different sectors. These are some of the most common ones, but not the only ones: if yours is not listed, tell us about the part and we will confirm whether we can make it.

  • Automotive
  • Food industry (stainless steel)
  • Agricultural machinery
  • Construction
  • Steel structures
  • Energy
  • Street furniture

Why work with Catà Germans

Every process under one roof
Cutting, forming, machining, welding and finishing in the same plant. We handle the whole logistics side so you receive the parts palletised and protected at your own factory, anywhere in Catalonia and the surrounding area, on the agreed lead time.
In-house engineering office
We review the drawing before manufacturing and prepare production from CAD/CAM. If something does not add up, we ask you instead of interpreting it ourselves. And if what you have is a sketch or a question, we will help with that too: advice is part of the service.
From drawing to finished product
Some finishes, such as painting or zinc plating, are done with specialist workshops. We handle the coordination and deliver with our own fleet: a single order and a part ready to fit.
Raw material in stock
We keep sheet and tube permanently in stock, so many standard jobs can start without waiting for material.
Over 65 years of the trade
A family business founded in 1958, specialised in industrial subcontracting of metal parts. You deal directly with the people who make the part.

All metal manufacturing services

Frequently asked questions

01Vibratory finishing

What is vibratory finishing?

It is a process that treats parts together in a machine that moves them against an abrasive medium. The continuous rubbing rounds off sharp edges and removes the burrs left by cutting and punching.

Why do parts need deburring?

For two reasons:

  • Safety: a sharp edge can cut the hands of whoever handles the part during assembly or use
  • Quality: burrs stop two parts sitting properly together and reduce the adhesion of a coating

Which parts is it used for?

  • Removing burrs after cutting or punching
  • Rounding edges on parts that are handled often
  • Preparing the surface before painting or coating
  • Whole batches of small and medium-sized parts

02When it makes sense

Do parts always need deburring?

Not always, but they do when the part is handled by hand, has to sit against another part or will be coated. We assess it according to the intended use you describe.

Is it suitable for large parts?

Vibratory finishing works best with manageable parts that can be treated in batches. Ask us about your part and we will tell you whether it suits this process.

Is it efficient for production runs?

Yes, especially: it treats many parts in a single operation with consistent results across the batch.

03Vibratory finishing and other finishes

How is it different from polishing?

Vibratory finishing treats whole batches and works on edges and burrs across the part; polishing is finishing work on the visible surface, with a more demanding cosmetic goal.

Can a part be deburred before painting?

Yes. Removing burrs and sharp edges is good preparation before a coating. If the part needs deeper surface cleaning, shot blasting is the usual alternative.

Can it be done on parts cut or punched in the same plant?

Yes. Vibratory finishing is the natural next step after laser cutting or punching when the part needs it, without leaving the plant.

04Engineering office and confidentiality

Are my drawings treated confidentially?

Yes. Drawings are used only to prepare the technical assessment and are not shared with third parties. If you need a signed confidentiality agreement, you can send it to us.

What if I only have a sketch or a technical question?

Send us a dimensioned sketch or tell us what you need. Our engineering office reviews it, asks whatever it needs to and, if necessary, helps you define the part: advice is part of the service, for metalworkers and small workshops too.

05Process, lead times and delivery

What happens after I send my request?

  • Enquiry: you send the drawing, material, thickness, quantity and deadline
  • Review by our engineering office and manufacturing plan
  • Quote and confirmation, with alternatives where there are any
  • Manufacturing within the same plant
  • Inspection, packing and delivery

What lead time does a vibratory finishing order have?

It depends on the part, the quantity and the other processes involved. In the quote request you can choose a 24/48 h urgent service (with a surcharge), about one week, a flexible deadline or a specific date, and we confirm it with the quote.

Can you deliver the parts to our factory?

Yes, with our own fleet. We prepare the load and deliver the parts palletised and protected to the agreed point. We usually serve the provinces of Tarragona and Barcelona, and look at other destinations case by case.

06Sectors and experience

Which sectors do you provide vibratory finishing for?

We manufacture for industrial companies in very different sectors. Some of the most common:

  • Automotive
  • Food industry (stainless steel)
  • Agricultural machinery
  • Construction
  • Structural steelwork
  • Energy
  • Street furniture

It applies in any sector where parts are handled by hand, fitted to other parts or painted afterwards. If your sector is not listed, tell us about the part and we will confirm whether we can make it.

Why choose Catà Germans for vibratory finishing?

We are a family company founded in 1958, with more than 65 years in industrial subcontracting of metal parts.

  • Every process under one roof: cutting, forming, machining, welding and finishing
  • Our own engineering office, which reviews the drawing before manufacturing
  • Direct contact with the people who make the part
  • One order and one point of contact, right through to delivery

07Quotes, files and orders

Which file formats do you accept?

We accept PDF, DXF, DWG, STEP/STP, STL, IGS/IGES and also PNG or JPG images. If you do not have a final drawing yet, send us a dimensioned sketch and we will review it all the same.

Do you make one-off parts or only production runs?

We handle one-off parts and prototypes as well as small, medium and large batches and repeat production. You can specify this in the quote request.

How quickly do you reply to an enquiry?

We send the technical response as soon as possible once we have the drawing and the part details.

Do you offer painting, zinc plating or other surface finishes?

You can include them in the order. These finishes are carried out with specialist workshops we work with regularly, but we handle the coordination and the transport: you place a single order and receive the finished part.

Can I combine several processes in one part?

Yes — that is the normal way we work. A part can go through laser cutting, bending, welding and finishing inside the same plant, under a single order and a single point of contact.

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