Beveling
If two workpieces are to be welded together, the edge of the workpieces must first be broken by a beveled surface. This is done by machining. The result is a chamfer, also known as a bevel.
What is beveling and
why is it important?
If two workpieces are to be welded together, the edge of the workpieces must first be broken by a beveled surface. This is done by machining. Or in other words, a space is created to accommodate the individual welding layers through which the workpieces are joined together. The bevel can have different shapes. The V-joint, the double V-joint, and the Y-joint are the most common shapes.
Which tool is used for beveling?
The position of the weld, the material of the workpiece, and the types of drives available - the choice of the right tool depends on various factors.
If an angle grinder is available, the beveling can be done with sulfur- and iron-free Osborn flap discs. Flap discs with a conical or straight shape are available. The angle on the workpiece determines the shape of the flap wheel.
If a workpiece made of non-ferrous metal is to be beveled, we recommend an abrasive cloth with a cooling bond as it reduces blue tarnish.
Pictured: Beveling with an Osborn flap disc.
If a straight grinder or air grinder is available, chamfering can be done with carbide burrs. The milling head is made of tungsten carbide-cobalt, the shank of tool steel. Different head shapes and toothings ensure that there is the right solution for every application.
For chamfering, burrs with cross serration (Z6) are the best choice. It ensures high stock removal in a short time. If the surface quality is important, a single tooth (Z3) is recommended. In the shipyard sector, the special shipyard toothing is often used. Compared to the Z6 toothing, it has a 30% higher material removal rate.
Camfering with a carbide burr.
Products for
Beveling.
Airway Mill Treated Cotton Buff
This type of buff is constructed using the highest quality material and is biased to reduce fraying and increase life. This makes them effective finishing tools for ferrous & non-ferrous metals, marble, plastics, and other materials. Mill treated buffs offer a firmer hand and can provide a one step cut and color process.
Airway Cotton Buff
Made from the tightest quality cloth specifications, these cloth buffs set the industry standard for quality and performance. The standard ventilated buff is suitable for almost every step in the polishing process. This buff runs cooler than stitched buffs, is more flexible and does a better job on contour work. The irregular folds fixed to a metal clinch ring form a flexible and economical buff.
Conventional Cotton Buff
These buffs are made with 100% cotton. Loose full disc buffs are made with 1 row of sewing around the arbor hole. They are soft and flexible and are ideal for reaching uneven surfaces while buffing or coloring metals, hard rubber, marble and plastics. Spiral and concentric sewn buffs are harder than loose buffs.
Yellow Bar Cut/Color Compound
A full range of solid polishing compounds that can be used individually or in combination to achieve a desired result. All compounds are supplied in many variations and sizes for manual and robotic operations. There is no one size fits all, Osborn prides itself on recommending the best, most efficient solution for every application.
Green Liquid Color Compound
A full range of liquid polishing compounds that can be used individually or in combination to achieve a desired result. Liquid compounds are supplied in many variations of drums, totes, vats and gallon pails for manual and robotic operations. There is no one size fits all, Osborn prides itself on recommending the best, most efficient solution for every application.
Silica-Free Liquid Compound
In addition to their safety benefits, Osborn's silica-free compounds offer enhanced performance characteristics compared to traditional silica-containing formulations. These innovative compounds deliver superior results, providing a clearer and smoother appearance for the final product. Whether you're in manufacturing, construction, or automotive industries, our silica-free compounds will help you achieve outstanding outcomes while ensuring the well-being of your workers.
Non-woven Convolute Wheel
Non-woven abrasive web is wound around a core and specially treated, resulting in a consistent hardness and level of abrasion over the life of the product. This convolute product is perfect for light deburring. An arrow indicates the direction in which the wheels must be used. Blend and Finish wheels have an open mesh construction that is ideal for cleaning prior to coating applications.
Orange Tripoli Bar Cut/Color Compound
A full range of solid polishing compounds that can be used individually or in combination to achieve a desired result. All compounds are supplied in many variations and sizes for manual and robotic operations. There is no one size fits all, Osborn prides itself on recommending the best, most efficient solution for every application.
Green Bar Color Compound
A full range of solid polishing compounds that can be used individually or in combination to achieve a desired result. All compounds are supplied in many variations and sizes for manual and robotic operations. There is no one size fits all, Osborn prides itself on recommending the best, most efficient solution for every application.
Gray Bar Cut Compound
A full range of solid polishing compounds that can be used individually or in combination to achieve a desired result. All compounds are supplied in many variations and sizes for manual and robotic operations. There is no one size fits all, Osborn prides itself on recommending the best, most efficient solution for every application.
Blue Bar Color Compound
A full range of solid polishing compounds that can be used individually or in combination to achieve a desired result. All compounds are supplied in many variations and sizes for manual and robotic operations. There is no one size fits all, Osborn prides itself on recommending the best, most efficient solution for every application.