Deburring with deburring machines
WEBER deburring machines tailored to meet every requirement.
Deburring workpieces for maximum quality and safety.
Deburring workpieces is an essential step in ensuring the highest quality and safety standards in the metalworking industry! Processes such as flame cutting, plasma cutting, laser cutting, or punching, as well as other separation methods like shearing and water jet cutting, produce sharp edges, burrs, and residues that not only compromise quality and appearance but also pose risks of injury and hinder further processing. Our WEBER deburring machines effectively, reliably, and consistently remove these sharp edges, burrs, and material residues to ensure flawless end products and results permanently. Regardless of the type of material - whether it's steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, galvanized or coated sheet metal - our machines provide a versatile and durable solution.
Rely on our expertise and innovative deburring solutions to optimize your manufacturing processes!
WEBER deburring technologies: individual and modular.
The requirements of industry and craftsmanship are highly diverse. Whether workpieces are punched, laser-cut, or produced using other cutting methods, deburring is an essential step for further processing and use. We offer customized deburring machines and innovative technologies that can meet a variety of requirements. No matter how pronounced the burr is or how rounded the edges need to be. The best thing about our machines is their solid and modular construction. This allows us to address the individual needs of our customers and configure the machine according to the specific requirements of each industry and challenge.
The contact roller plays a crucial role in the deburring process, especially in removing primary burrs and achieving excellent surface texture. Its use ensures uniform burr removal, resulting in a smooth surface. The contact roller is particularly effective in pre-grinding, as it effortlessly removes thick, molten laser splatters. Precise control and positioning slightly below the zero line allow for flexible adjustment of the grinding pressure to meet the requirements of various workpieces.
Some facts about the contact roller:
- The abrasive is pressed onto the material surface by the contact roller.
- Various rubber-coated contact rollers are used for metal grinding.
- Rubber hardness ranges from 25 Shore to 60° Shore.
- Contact rollers are available in diameters from Ø135 mm to Ø450 mm.
- The maximum engagement length is only a few millimeters (line contact).
Trust our innovative planetary head system for perfect edge rounding. With the dual rotation of workpiece and head, we achieve uniform rounding on both inner and outer contours. Our brushes always work at the optimal angle on the workpiece. With our patented WEBER solution, the tools of adjacent heads overlap seamlessly to avoid gaps during processing. Our planetary head system is particularly suitable for gentle edge rounding. Thanks to low feed speeds and compact design, the workpieces are also particularly low-wear.
We offer our planetary head system in two variants: one with six tools per head, arranged in two rows, and a compact version with two tools per head in a single row.
For long-term durability, our planetary heads are completely sealed and filled with grease, protecting them from dust and dirt. The automatic workpiece length measurement allows for monitoring of workpiece wear and seamlessly transmits the corresponding data to the system.
The STC bolt grinding bar offers consistent grinding quality, high material throughput rates, and low operating costs thanks to the long service life of the grinding belt. Its functionality is well thought out: the flat grinding belt is lightly tensioned downward, automatically allowing for improved deburring without the formation of secondary burrs. This tension automatically compensates for existing thickness differences, supporting efficient multiple processing – a crucial advantage, especially for small parts. Initially, rough deburring is done by a preceding roller before the bolt grinding bar precisely applies the grinding belt to all corners and edges. This ensures burr-free deburring with maximum tolerance compensation, even for small parts and repeated processing operations.
The Multi-Rotation Brush is primarily used for very thin and small workpieces up to a thickness of 1 mm. It is ideal for processing foiled, galvanized, or formed sheets.
The WEBER MRB Brush System works extremely precisely and reproducibly, both independently and in conjunction with the proven WEBER grinding systems. Its efficiency is based on rotating pairs of round brushes arranged on rotating tool carriers. These are positioned side by side, allowing the comb areas to interlock extensively. In this way, the user achieves outstanding results across the entire working width. All transverse and longitudinal edges are uniformly rounded and deburred, while the surface is protected as the brush perfectly adapts to deformations.
The processing head allows for a plunge depth of more than ten millimeters, enabling the grinding strips to be preferably used on the cut surfaces to round off sharp edges. The result is a tactilely pleasant, soft, and radius-like deburring.
A special feature of our brush system is the ability to use tools from different manufacturers, giving you maximum flexibility in choosing your brushes.
Practice-oriented deburring technology for materials with any challenge, regardless of material thickness and width.
Our WEBER deburring machines offer tailored solutions for the diverse challenges of metal processing. Whether thin or thick, ferrous or non-ferrous metals, small, medium, or large format, even maxi format, we deliver the suitable deburring machine.
For fine sheet metal with extremely low thickness tolerances, we rely on our proven deburring technologies, which effortlessly handle stamped or coated workpieces. Even adherent slag spatter, which often occurs during laser cutting, is easily removed during the deburring process.
Even with heavy plate with larger thickness tolerances and distortion, our machines have been tried and tested for decades. Our deburring machines effortlessly tackle adherent slag or material residues on all cutting edges, even with particularly large material thicknesses, we offer effective solutions.
Mass stamped parts often have sharp edges or burrs on the cut edges that need to be removed for safe handling and assembly. These punching burrs can have a strong burr root, the severity of which can vary depending on the material.
For parts with minimal burr formation and a low need for edge rounding, the use of our planetary head system may be sufficient. However, for heavily pronounced burrs, the combination of multiple systems is often recommended.
The processing of mass stamped parts typically involves the use of emulsion or oil to reduce friction and ensure a uniform surface. These lubricants play a crucial role in prolonging tool life and improving the quality of processed parts.
To further increase efficiency, the grinding system is often equipped with cleaning systems. This allows residues of lubricants and metal chips to be effectively removed, which not only improves the quality of the parts but also extends the life of the machines.
WEBER offers customized solutions for deburring autogenously or plasma-cut parts, whether in single or series production.
Our techniques can be single-stage or multi-stage, depending on the specific requirements and tolerances of the workpieces. To process the workpiece tolerances optimally, we rely on the use of a bolt grinding bar that works precisely to meet even the most demanding tolerances while simultaneously removing sharp edges and irregularities. For parts with higher requirements for edge breaking or rounding, additional cup brushes or round brushes are used to achieve a uniform surface and refine the edges.
Deburring very thin sheets, laminated or coated sheets, as well as sheet metal parts with cutouts, requires a precise and effective solution. This is where the Multi-Rotation Brush System (MRB) from WEBER comes into play. This innovative system not only enables deburring but also descaling of cut edges up to a thickness of 20 mm.
By utilizing rotating brushes, uniform surface processing is ensured, even with complex structures like cutouts. This effectively eliminates burrs and irregularities while also preserving the surface coating or film.
Of particular note is the adaptability of the MRB system to different materials and sheet thicknesses. From thin foils to coated sheets with cutouts, the system provides a reliable solution for the most demanding requirements.
Deburring laser-cut parts typically requires at least a two-stage process to achieve the desired results. The first step in this process is roller grinding, which effectively removes splatter from the surface and allows for basic cleaning.
A crucial aspect of deburring is edge processing. Here, our WPS brush system comes into play, which not only rounds off the edges but also removes scale from the cut surface. The system processes all edges uniformly to achieve a homogeneous result.
Depending on requirements and material characteristics, various types of brushes are suitable. For example, cup brushes work more aggressively and allow for stronger edge rounding, while round brushes operate more gently and provide less edge rounding. These can be adjusted to a certain depth according to the requirements.
At WEBER, we rely on innovative technologies such as the patented single-row planetary head system or a double-row arrangement. The generous coverage of the processing areas results in an almost perfectly uniform rounding result that meets the highest standards of quality and precision.
But that's not all – for an appealing surface finish, an additional roller grinding can be added to achieve the desired end result.
In many cases, the deburring process of stamped parts is carried out in a single step, thus efficiently utilizing time and resources. A challenge in deburring stamped parts, especially with cutouts, is that conventional grinding rollers cannot be used. This requires alternative methods to achieve precise and uniform deburring. In such cases, specialized brush systems are employed, allowing for gentle yet effective processing. An important aspect to consider when deburring stamped parts is the condition of the surface and any contaminants such as oil residues. For heavily oil-contaminated workpieces, wet grinding with emulsion is recommended to ensure effective cleaning and deburring.
Deburring rotor and stator laminations is a crucial step in the production of electric motors, especially considering the requirements for precision and efficiency. With sheet thicknesses starting from 0.35 mm and an applied insulating layer, this process requires a high level of expertise and precision to ensure the quality and functionality of the laminations. One of the primary challenges is removing the punching burr without damaging the insulating layer. The operation is typically automated and linked to ensure continuous and consistent quality. An essential aspect of this process is bottom processing to ensure optimal accessibility and control over the deburring process. This allows for efficient removal of the punching burr while preserving the integrity of the insulating layer.
FAQ
Questions about deburring
During the metalworking process, sharp edges, burrs, and irregularities often occur on workpieces, which not only compromise the aesthetic appearance but also endanger the functionality and safety of the end products. Particularly in machining operations (turning, milling, drilling, sawing, etc.), burr formation is common.
The need for deburring lies in removing the created edges and smoothing the metal surface to ensure safe handling, assembly, and use of the products.
However, deburring is not just about eliminating sharp edges but also avoiding disruptions in mechanical systems. Burrs can lead to friction, wear, and premature failure of components. By removing these unwanted edges, friction is minimized, leading to more efficient functionality and longer lifespan of the mechanical parts.
WEBER offers a wide range of deburring solutions for nearly all types of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. These include metals such as steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, as well as materials like copper, galvanized sheets, and coated sheets.
Deburring with grinding machines offers several advantages, including higher efficiency, consistent results, improved safety for operators, and greater precision. Additionally, grinding machines allow for faster processing of large quantities and are less labor-intensive than manual methods.
When selecting a grinding machine for the deburring process, various factors should be considered, including the type and size of the parts to be processed, the desired surface quality, the required processing speed, the available space in the production environment, and the budget for the purchase and maintenance of the machine.
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