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.
High Speed Small Grinder Knot Wire Wheel Brush
Quickly clean grooves, T-connections, welded beads and more with Osborn’s High Speed Small Grinder Knot Wire Wheel Brush. Featuring our proprietary TufWire™ wire strands and rugged knot design, this versatile brush delivers uniform results from start to finish. Brush is designed for maximum safety and smooth, efficient operation at high speeds on air tools or portable power tools.
TY™ Encapsulated Wheel Brush - High Speed Knot Stringer, Heavy Duty
Tackle the toughest stringer bead weld cleaning projects with Osborn’s high-speed heavy-duty knot stringer brush. Brushes feature TY™ encapsulation, which allows only the tip of the wire to be exposed for minimum wire breakage and maximum aggression. Designed with specialty hardware that allows brush to be operated safely at very high speeds on electric and air tools. Made in the USA.
Knot Wire End Brush
Featuring proprietary TufWire™ wire strands twisted for added strength, Osborn Knot Wire End Brushes offers efficient, rugged brushing action to tackle a wide variety of tough cleaning and maintenance applications. Ideal for hard-to-reach areas and inner diameters, and can be operated at high speed on CNC equipment.
Knot Wire End Brush - Scuf-Gard
This Osborn knot wire end brush is specially manufactured with a rugged, durable layer of elastomer on the cup to prevent accidental scratching or marring of the work surface during operation. Constructed with TufWire™ for added strength and unmatched brush life. Attached ¼” shank conveniently mounts on hand-held power tools and CNC equipment, and is engineered to provide aggressive, uniform brushing action when operated at high speeds.
Cement Cleaning Brush
Designed with heavy-duty cable twist TufWire™ wire strands and a longer trim length, Osborn Cement Cleaning Brushes thoroughly remove joint material from concrete and asphalt.
High Speed Small Grinder Cable Knot Wheel Brush
Featuring Osborn’s proprietary TufWire™ wire strands and cable twist knots, our High Speed Small Grinder Cable Knot Wheel Brushes are designed to tackle applications that need more aggressive action than standard knot wire brushes can offer. Premium rigid wire provides efficient and uniform cleaning and coating removal.
Crimped Wire End Brush
Osborn’s Crimped Wire End Brush features high-quality wire construction and a ¼” shank for convenient mounting on hand-held power tools and CNC equipment. Engineered to provide uniform brushing action when operated at high speeds. Small diameter and brush flexibility make them ideal for recesses and other difficult-to-reach areas.
Pilot Bonding End Brush
Banded with a specially made ring to expose a short 3/8” trim length for rigidity. Available with crimped steel or stainless steel TufWire™ with center-mounted pilot. Primarily used for aircraft assembly and in the aerospace industry.
Circular Crimped Wire End Brush
Osborn’s Crimped Wire End Brush is constructed of premium quality wire, flared to cover wide areas and irregular surfaces. Available in four brush diameters with steel or stainless steel wire to tackle a variety of tasks quickly and efficiently, including weld cleaning, rust and paint removal, polishing molds, tools and dies, and deburring. Includes ¼” shank for quick, convenient mounting on hand-held power tools.
Crimped Wire End Brush - Scuf-Gard
This Osborn crimped wire end brush is specially manufactured with a rugged, durable layer of elastomer on the cup to prevent accidental scratching or marring of the work surface during operation. Attached ¼” shank conveniently mounts on hand-held power tools and CNC equipment, and is engineered to provide uniform brushing action when operated at high speeds.
ATB™ End Brush w/ Bridle
The industry-best quality and performance of an Osborn ATB™ End Brush combined with a removable plastic bridle offers increased rigidity and aggression. Bridle keeps premium nylon filaments with choice of Silicon Carbide (for cleaning and finishing) or Ceramic (for tough deburring applications) abrasive from flaring for increased aggression.
Miniature Wire End Brush - Light Duty
Osborn’s light duty Miniature Wire End Brushes feature small diameter, pencil-type ends for cleaning small holes and crevices. Premium construction provides longer brush life.