Polishing the exterior and rims of stainless steel milk cans to a high-gloss finish.

An industrial workshop with brick walls and a concrete floor littered with metal shavings. There are several metal worktables and multiple polishing stations where other workers are active. Large fans are positioned for ventilation.

The worker uses both hands to firmly grip the metal cans, pressing them against a rotating buffing wheel. They rotate the cans continuously and move them side-to-side and at various angles to ensure full coverage.

Stainless steel milk cans, which are cylindrical with a tapered neck and a wide mouth. They are rigid, metallic, and become highly reflective as they are polished.

An industrial bench-mounted polishing machine featuring a large, high-speed rotating buffing wheel.

High precision is required to maintain consistent pressure and rotation speed, ensuring a uniform, streak-free mirror finish across the entire curved surface.

Parallel work within a production line. The worker operates independently at their station while other workers nearby perform the same task on similar objects.

1. 01Pick up an unpolished stainless steel milk can from the nearby table.
2. 02Press the side of the can against the rotating buffing wheel.
3. 03Rotate the can steadily with both hands to polish the entire circumference of the body.
4. 04Tilt the can to bring the tapered neck and top rim into contact with the wheel.
5. 05Move the can laterally across the wheel to remove any remaining dull spots.
6. 06Inspect the surface for a uniform mirror finish.
7. 07Place the finished can onto the designated table for polished items.
8. 08Repeat the process for the next can.