If you manufacture, re-grind, or coat drills, end mills and taps, you will recognise the balancing act:
High throughput, but no compromise on edge condition or surface quality.
That is exactly what the Vapormatt Puma+ Vertical (with satellites) is designed to deliver.
Here's what makes it such a strong fit for round shank tools.
• Purpose-built workholding for round tools: Tools are loaded into holders around the turntable perimeter, with capacity for up to 42 tools per cycle. This enables batch productivity without losing individual tool control.
• Consistent 360-degree processing: The system combines a driven turntable, a fixed satellite rotation speed, and a blast arm with linear vertical motion. In practice, that means uniform coverage along the tool length and around the full circumference.
• Automated, recipe-led repeatability: Operators select a recipe via the HMI, with parameters based on Z-axis movement speed and the maximum component height required. This is a practical way to standardise finishing across different tool families and sizes.
• Fast changeover, less handling: Wet blasting can combine cleaning, deburring and finishing steps in minimal operations, which reduces handling time and lowers the risk of damage between processes.
• Controlled edge preparation: Edge honing is where round shank tools often win or lose on performance. Wet blasting allows a controlled, consistent edge hone that helps reduce chipping and supports stable chip formation, particularly on premium carbide tools.
• A strong platform for coating success: A properly prepared surface is essential for coating adhesion and durability. Wet blasting is particularly effective at producing the activated surface condition needed for PVD and similar coatings.
