Media are the cutting tools used to abrade or burnish edges & surface of components to be finished & also prevent the part to part impingement of components. Depending on application, type of material to be finished and components geometry, various types and sizes of media are offered like ceramic, plastic, steel, glass beads, corncobs, etc. In each type, different grades are offered to meet specific application requirement like, high abrasives for heavy cutting and deburring, medium abrasives for descaling, basic deburring and smoothening, low abrasives for polishing and fine finishing.

Finishing compounds are chemicals formulations which are added for keeping parts & media clean by suspending and removing the oil, slurry & other metal particles generated during the process. It also prevents media impingement and assists in abrasive action or development of desired surface finish.