Finished Part
3D-Printed Foam Shoe
Surface smoothing of additively manufactured foam geometry while preserving the part profile.
Polar Finishing Equipment
Polar Portable Vibratory Tub
Portable vibratory finishing for small-to-medium batch production
The Polar Portable Series brings production-ready deburring, radiusing, polishing and surface preparation directly to the work cell. Choose the compact FMT-0.75 or higher-capacity FMT-2.5, both configured for 110/230V single-phase power.
Capacity
0.75–2.5 cu ft
Capacity Range
110–230V
Power Supply
Single-Phase
Electrical
6–10 Wks
Lead Time ARO
Key Features & Benefits
Portable & Flexible
- Compact footprint with swivel casters for easy positioning
- Move it to where parts are produced
- No fixed installation or dedicated floor space needed
Urethane-Lined Tub
- Oven-cured urethane liner throughout the tub
- Protects parts from metal-on-metal contact
- Long service life through thousands of finishing cycles
Single-Phase Power
- 110 or 230V single-phase input
- Plug directly into a standard shop or bench outlet
- No special electrical work or 3-phase supply required
Production-Ready Operation
- Standard compound system supports repeatable wet processing
- Five-inch discharge door speeds unloading between batches
- Rugged steel frame supports daily shop-floor production
Technical Specifications
The Polar Portable Vibratory Tub is built for small-batch deburring, polishing, and surface finishing directly on the shop floor. Running on standard 110/230V single-phase power with full mobility on swivel casters, these compact units require no special wiring or dedicated floor space.
Key Features
- Rugged steel frame with oven-cured Uniroyal urethane liner
- 5-inch discharge door for fast, hands-free unloading
- Flow-through recirculation system with external waste caddy
- Sound cover included as standard
- Swivel casters — fully mobile around your facility
- 110/230V single-phase — plug-and-play installation
Specifications
| Model | Capacity | Dimensions (L×W×H) | Motor | Weight | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMT-0.75 | 0.75 cu ft | 8.6" × 13.8" × 11.7" | 3/4 HP | 130 lbs | 110/230V 1Ph |
| FMT-2.5 | 2.5 cu ft | 19.8" × 15.5" × 15.8" | 3 HP | 400 lbs | 110/230V 1Ph |
Available Add-On Options
- Compound & Water Dosing System (FM-DP-3C)
- Variable Speed Drive (VFD)
- Rubber Mounts
Lead time: 6–10 weeks ARO. Freight quoted separately. Contact us to configure your system and receive a formal quote.
See vibratory mass finishing in action
Finished Part Examples
See the range of deburring, smoothing and polishing results possible with a properly matched Portable Series tub, finishing media and process compound.
Finished Part
Copper Stationary Contact
Controlled deburring for conductive copper components and precision contact surfaces.
Finished Part
Steel Frying Pan
Edge deburring and surface refinement on a formed steel production part.
Finished Part
Steel Rifle Receiver
Automated surface polishing for a complex machined steel component.
Finished Part
CNC Aluminum Pistol Grip
Automated deburring and surface finishing across machined contours and recessed features.
Finished Part
3D-Printed Titanium Finger Rings
Polishing of intricate titanium forms for a smoother, more uniform final surface.
Applications & Finishing Examples
Application
Sheet Metal Deburring
Remove punch-press burrs and laser-cut edges from sheet metal blanks and formed parts before assembly or coating.
Application
Stampings & Die Castings
Batch finish stamped metal parts and die castings to remove flash, burrs and sharp edges before powder coat or plating.
Application
Weld Spatter & Scale Removal
Remove light weld spatter and mill scale from welded fabrications ahead of powder coat, paint or assembly.
Complete Your System
Tumbling Media & Finishing Compounds
Plastic, ceramic, and steel media matched to your parts and required surface finish. Compound dosing systems and replacement items also available.
Shop Tumbling Media & Accessories
Polar FMT Portable Vibratory Tub — Compact Production Finishing for Canadian Shops
The Polar FMT Portable Series vibratory tub is a compact finishing machine for deburring, radiusing, polishing and surface preparation on small-to-medium batches of machined or fabricated parts. The FMT-0.75 provides 0.75 cubic feet of working capacity with a 3/4 HP motor, while the FMT-2.5 provides 2.5 cubic feet with a 3 HP motor.
Both models are available for 110/230V single-phase power and include a rugged steel frame, oven-cured urethane liner, standard compound system, five-inch discharge door and swivel casters. The portable format is well suited to toolrooms, prototype shops and individual production cells.
Contact Machinist's Vault to configure a Polar Portable Series tub with the appropriate ceramic or plastic media and process compound for your part material, geometry and finish target.
Frequently Asked Questions
The FMT-0.75 provides 0.75 cubic feet of capacity with a 3/4 HP motor and weighs approximately 130 lb. The FMT-2.5 provides 2.5 cubic feet with a 3 HP motor and weighs approximately 400 lb. Both operate on 110/230V single-phase power.
Yes. The Portable Series includes a compound system for repeatable wet finishing. Compound selection depends on the part alloy, media and finish target, and our team can recommend the correct chemistry.
Standard plastic and ceramic media in smaller sizes are well suited to the Portable Series. We match media shape and size to the part geometry, access requirements and required edge radius.
Yes. The Portable Series can process steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass and other common shop metals. Media selection and compound chemistry are adjusted to the material and required finish.