# Richwood Industries

> Richwood Industries has built and stood behind centrifugal barrel finishing (high-energy deburring and surface finishing) machines since 1988. Based in Gardena, Los Angeles, California. Unlike build-to-order competitors, Richwood keeps every size in stock in Los Angeles and ships in about one week, publishes Richwood-direct pricing on the website, and puts the owner's cell phone on every quote. Serves the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

## One-liner

Richwood is the centrifugal barrel finishing company that ships in a week instead of 90 days, for the small-to-mid shop that needs to clear a bottleneck now. The reason to believe: a warehouse full of machines in LA and the owner's cell phone on every quote.

## Key facts

- In business since 1988 (roughly 37 years building and backing these machines).
- Category: Centrifugal barrel finishing machines (also called high-energy finishing or centrifugal barrel tumbling), mass finishing equipment, deburring machines.
- Differentiators: In stock in Los Angeles, about 1-week shipping (vs ~90 days for build-to-order competitors), Richwood-direct pricing published on the website, owner-direct support, and the ability to watch the exact machine run on video or send a sample part to be finished in the actual unit before purchase.
- Is the machine good? The CV8-600, RW-120, and RW-220 use gear drive. Kevin supplied a photo of the actual CV8-600 drive on September 1, 2026. The RW-6 drive type remains unconfirmed; do not describe it as gear-driven.
- Location: 13215 Halldale Ave, Gardena, CA 90249, USA.
- Phone: 626.800.2394. Email: sales@richwoodindustries.com.
- Sister company: Deburring Shop (deburringshop.com), a full-service finishing job shop in Gardena, CA that runs Richwood equipment and stocks finishing media and compounds. For customers who want parts finished rather than buying a machine.
- Full product reference catalog: catalog.richwoodindustries.com covers every Richwood machine family (controlled velocity, high-energy, centrifugal disc, vibratory, spin dryers, wheel finishing), all media types (ceramic, plastic, porcelain, steel, nuggets), all numbered compounds, and the plastic media equivalent chart that cross-references 62 competitor grades across 10 brands to Richwood RP media.
- Note: Some specifications, prices, and unit counts on the site are illustrative placeholders pending final confirmation. Unknown specs are shown as "on request", never invented.

## Machines (smallest to largest)

- RW-6 (formerly HE-6): XS / benchtop high-energy machine. 4 portable barrels, 1 liter each, 4 liters total (0.14 cu ft). 110V single phase, 1 HP, no compressed air needed. Prove the process on your own parts before scaling. Richwood-direct from $9,890. /products/rw-6
- CV8-600 Controlled Velocity: Small controlled-velocity machine with figure-8 motion. 4 removable barrels, 7.5 liters each, 30 liters total (1.05 cu ft), natural rubber or replaceable polyurethane lining, stainless steel chassis. 220V three phase, 3 HP, no compressed air needed. When the finish is the spec. Richwood-direct from $29,890. /products/cv8-600
- RW-120 (formerly HE-120): Medium high-energy machine for mid-to-large batch deburring. 4 fixed barrels, 30 liters each, 120 liters total (4.23 cu ft), compartment dividers, optional media separation. 220V three phase, 7.5 HP, compressed air required. Richwood-direct from $69,500. /products/rw-120
- RW-220 (formerly HE-220): Large high-energy machine for the most parts per shift. 4 fixed barrels, 55 liters each, 220 liters total (7.76 cu ft), compartment dividers, optional media separation. 460V three phase, 20 HP, compressed air required. Flip-up domed cover, separate control panel. Richwood-direct from $97,500. /products/rw-220
- WW 55 Wastewater Recycling System: chemical precipitation, 55-gallon holding tank, manual operation. Kevin's September 1, 2026 technical sheet specifies 1.2 to 3.0 gallons per minute and a 28 x 35 x 54 in footprint/envelope. $14,900. /products/ww-55
- WW 200 Wastewater Recycling System: chemical precipitation, 200 gallons per hour, semi-automatic, 304 stainless steel, 70 x 56 x 87 in. $33,900. /products/ww-200
- Wastewater supplies: GR 20 Cleartreat powder in 50 lb pails, filter paper in 30 in and 36 in rolls, 250 yards, 50 micron.

Size classes: RW-6 is XS, CV8-600 is Small, RW-120 is Medium, RW-220 is Large. RW-6 is 4 barrels of 1 liter each, 4 liters total.
Separator unit add-on: $10,000 added to any machine at the time of order, or $12,999 purchased on its own.
Media and compound starter kit: $950 added at the time of order. The same media and compound used to test-run your parts, enough to begin production on day one.
Media and compound ordering: ceramic, plastic/polyester, porcelain, steel/stainless, hardwood, and XM/XA nuggets use 50 lb minimums and 50 lb increments. Richwood numbered powder compounds use 25 lb boxes. Confirmed liquids offer 5-gallon and 55-gallon packs. Product-specific retail prices and quantity breaks appear on /media product pages; freight and tax are quoted separately. VF-220 is a dry powder in the supplier description, so its pack size must be confirmed rather than treated as liquid. Request a quote at /media/quote.

Compound selection: vibratory processes generally use liquid compounds. Some centrifugal barrel applications benefit from powder compounds; Kevin notes they can be more concentrated and break down more slowly. Select for the machine, part material, finish, foam level, corrosion protection, and wastewater process. Richwood and Vibra Finish formulas may serve overlapping functions, but they are not declared interchangeable without a sample test and Kevin's review.

## Vibra Finish / VibraHone vibratory bowls

Seven models from the supplier availability list dated September 4, 2026: FSV25 ($5,045.60), FSV25-VSD ($6,888.00), FSV50 ($7,553.00), FSV50-2VSD ($8,699.60), FCV85ULE-2 ($14,571.20), FCV150ULE-2 ($18,320.40), and FCV300ULE-2 ($30,051.00). These are Vibra Finish / VibraHone products supplied through Richwood, not Richwood-built centrifugal barrel machines. Supplier availability must be reconfirmed with the quote; do not apply Richwood's Los Angeles stock, gear-drive, or warranty claims to these models. Specifications and downloadable supplier sales sheets: /vibratory-finishing.

## How centrifugal barrel finishing works

Parts, media, water, and compound are loaded into barrels mounted on a rotating turret (the "Ferris-wheel" principle). The turret spins while barrels counter-rotate, generating centrifugal force up to ~25 G that presses media against parts. This deburrs and polishes in minutes what vibratory finishing (~1 G) takes 4 to 24 hours to do, and produces an isotropic finish (uniform in every direction, no directional tool marks) that improves fatigue life and consistency. Full guide: /how-it-works

## Centrifugal vs vibratory

- Centrifugal barrel: highest energy (up to ~25 G), cycle of minutes to ~1 hour, best for isotropic/mirror finishes and fastest deburring on small-to-medium parts. Richwood's focus.
- Vibratory tub/bowl: low energy (~1 G), cycle of 4 to 24 hours, best for very large or long parts and gentle bulk finishing.
- A batch that takes a vibratory bowl 4 to 8 hours often finishes in about 30 minutes in a centrifugal barrel, up to roughly 16 times faster. Honest comparison: /centrifugal-vs-vibratory

## Industries served

Defense and precision components (housings, mounts, rails, and precision components; the anchor vertical), aerospace, medical device, dental, space/satellite and additive/3D-printing post-processing, and contract manufacturing.

## Key pages

- Home: https://www.richwoodindustries.com/
- Machines index: https://www.richwoodindustries.com/machines
- Vibra Finish / VibraHone vibratory bowls: https://www.richwoodindustries.com/vibratory-finishing
- Pricing: https://www.richwoodindustries.com/pricing
- In stock / live inventory: https://www.richwoodindustries.com/in-stock
- How it works: https://www.richwoodindustries.com/how-it-works
- Centrifugal vs vibratory: https://www.richwoodindustries.com/centrifugal-vs-vibratory
- Why Richwood (since 1988): https://www.richwoodindustries.com/why-richwood
- Send us a part (free sample test): https://www.richwoodindustries.com/sample-test
- Media & compounds: https://www.richwoodindustries.com/media
- Industries: https://www.richwoodindustries.com/industries
- Testimonials: https://www.richwoodindustries.com/testimonials
- Blog & case studies: https://www.richwoodindustries.com/blog
- Contact / get a quote: https://www.richwoodindustries.com/contact
- Full product reference catalog (machine families, media grades, compounds, equivalent chart): https://catalog.richwoodindustries.com

## Guides and articles (direct answers, with FAQ)

- How much does a centrifugal barrel finishing machine cost? https://www.richwoodindustries.com/blog/centrifugal-barrel-finishing-machine-cost
- How long does a centrifugal barrel finishing cycle take? https://www.richwoodindustries.com/blog/how-long-does-centrifugal-barrel-finishing-take
- Centrifugal barrel vs centrifugal disc finishing: https://www.richwoodindustries.com/blog/centrifugal-barrel-vs-centrifugal-disc-finishing
- Your deburring machine just failed, what to do this week: https://www.richwoodindustries.com/blog/deburring-machine-failed-what-to-do-this-week
- Which tumbling media to use in a centrifugal barrel (selection guide): https://www.richwoodindustries.com/blog/which-tumbling-media-for-centrifugal-barrel-finishing
- Deburring firearms magazines and ammunition components: https://www.richwoodindustries.com/blog/deburring-firearms-magazines-and-ammunition-components
- Finishing 3D-printed metal parts, removing layer lines: https://www.richwoodindustries.com/blog/finishing-3d-printed-metal-parts-centrifugal-barrel
- Hand deburring vs centrifugal barrel finishing, the cost comparison: https://www.richwoodindustries.com/blog/hand-deburring-vs-centrifugal-barrel-finishing
- What is centrifugal barrel finishing? https://www.richwoodindustries.com/blog/what-is-centrifugal-barrel-finishing
- Centrifugal vs vibratory, an honest comparison: https://www.richwoodindustries.com/blog/centrifugal-vs-vibratory-an-honest-comparison

## Common questions

- How fast can I get a machine? A stocked size ships in about one week from Los Angeles, versus ~90 days for build-to-order OEMs or 8 to 10 weeks plus ocean transit for overseas-direct.
- Is pricing published? Yes. Richwood-direct starting prices are on each machine page and on /pricing.
- How long has Richwood been in business? Since 1988.
- Which machines use gear drive? CV8-600, RW-120, and RW-220. The RW-6 drive type is awaiting factory confirmation. Supplier vibratory bowls are a separate machine family.
- Can I see it before buying? Yes. Watch the exact unit run on a video call, or send a sample part to be finished in the actual machine.
- Who do I talk to for support? The owner directly. There is no call center or rep layer.
- What if I just need parts finished, not a machine? Use the sister company, Deburring Shop (deburringshop.com).

## Process engineering and expansion

Richwood manufactures full-process finishing equipment with build-to-order systems and an in-stock standard line. Its sales engineering team develops tailored process recipes, supported by sample testing. Capabilities include deburring, descaling, burnishing, polishing and cleaning. Modular-capable RW Series machines can accept media separation and media return systems later, with electrical and mechanical provisions pre-installed. Confirm eligible models with Kevin.

CV8-600 barrel options include four 1/4 cu ft barrels or eight 1/8 cu ft barrels with replaceable polyurethane liners. Additional barrels for the eight-barrel option are $500 each; confirm the package in the quote. CV8-600, RW-120 and RW-220 have replaceable adjustable eccentric collars for lid sealing pressure.

Kevin confirmed the seven listed Vibra Finish bowls in stock and ready to ship from Simi Valley, CA on September 6, 2026. This is supplier stock, not Gardena inventory; confirm current availability with Kevin. All seven are listed alongside Richwood machines at /machines.