During any manufacturing process, it’s typical for there to be some small pieces of material that remain stuck to a work piece after any modification has taken place. These are tiny raised edges that can potentially cut down on how effective a product is. The process of removing these unwanted pieces of materials is known as deburring. To help smooth along the process, professional deburring equipment has become highly refined in recent years, which not only cuts down on the cost of manufacturing, but also allows the work piece to operate at a more highly functional level.

The use of deburring equipment is most frequently needed after any machining operations have taken place, such as engraving, turning, grinding, or drilling. The burrs could appear in the form of fine wires, for example. There are three main types of burrs that are found in the process of machining, which cause different results. These results could include a plastic deformation of the material, bending of material, or tearing. Physically, those form the three types of burrs, all of which may need slightly different approaches in the deburring process to fix and smooth over.

To minimize the use of deburring equipment and prevent the need for deburring equipment in the first place, manufacturers take several factors into account. That includes the materials, function, and design of the engineering process. Part of the job of the engineer is to make these processes function more smoothly, so that the parts can do their job. This is also important in order to meet safety standards that have been set up on the job, as well as in regular consumer life.

For example, burrs that occur in drilled holes could lead to material problems, because they cause stress to be more concentrated. They can also lead to a series of cracks as a result of this stress and the changes in directional energy that might occur. Sharp corners can be unsafe to handle, and concentrate electrical energy in one unwanted place. By using the right deburring equipment throughout the manufacturing process, it’s possible to combat all of these problems and eliminate the harmful effects of burrs. For example, profile chamfering is a simple, economical and efficient method for deburring gears, sprockets and other various parts. The process can be applied with the use of abrasive deburring wheels, carbide rotary files or a combination of the two. The size of the chamfer is controlled with regulated cutting pressure. Brush deburring is a very effective method of deburring. There are many different styles, sizes and configurations of brushes that can be used for deburring, as well as many different ways of applying a brush to a part. These variables allow for optimal application for each individual part based on client requests.

No matter what type of burr you are dealing with, there is bound to be a deburring solution that can be applied right at the beginning, for the safety and precision of all involved. A professional can help you assess which solution will work the best for your needs.

Author Bio: CDMC is a team of highly experienced designers and manufacturers of deburring equipment.

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