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.
Small Diameter TY™ Encapsulated Wheel Brush - Standard Duty
The power and premium quality of an Osborn TY™ Encapsulated Wheel Brush sized down to fit hand-held air and electric tools such as pencil grinders. Ideal for confined areas, flash/rust removal, and aggressive deburring in tight spots. Made in the USA.
Crimped Concave Wire Wheel Brush with Shank
Crimped Concave Wire Wheel Brush with Shank
Crimped High Speed Small Grinder Wire Wheel Brush
Osborn's Crimped High Speed Small Grinder Wire Wheel Brush are ideal for light duty cleaning and finishing applications. Our proprietary wire design ensures consistent, thorough cleaning and longevity. For use with portable air and electric tools.
Crimped Wire Radial Section - Light Duty
Designed for flexibility to provide a soft brushing action, Osborn Crimped Wire Radial Sections are ideal for the cleaning of irregular shaped parts. Our proprietary wire design allows for thorough cleaning without risking damage to fragile pieces. Made in the USA.
TY™ Encapsulated Wheel Brush - Narrow Face, Standard Duty
Safely remove paint/coatings, busbar insulation and hose skiving with Osborn’s versatile narrow face, standard duty TY™ Encapsulated Wheel Brush. Made in the USA.
Crimped Wire Narrow Face Wheel Brush
Designed to clean and deburr the narrowest of areas, Osborn Crimped Wire Narrow Face Wheel Brushes offer a flexible solution for a variety of spaces. These brushes can also be mounted in multiples to tackle wider surfaces to remove paint or produce antique finishes. All varieties feature Osborn’s proprietary TufWire™ to ensure uniform performance and extended lifespan. Note that all 3/8”-5/8” and ½”-5/8” arbor holes are supplied with a removable adapter.
Crimped Wire Wide Face Wheel Brush
Combining Osborn’s proprietary TufWire™ construction with a wider face width, Crimped Wire Wide Face Wheel Brushes provide quick, efficient brushing on production work and general maintenance tasks. As with all Osborn TufWire™ products, brushes are designed for consistent performance and longevity to save you time and money. Wheels fit directly onto 2” diameter arbors without adapters. Use of the adapter kit is required for other arbor sizes.
Straight Wire Tube Brush - Double Stem, Double Spiral
Constructed of premium steel filament with up to 3-1/2” of brush area length, Osborn Straight Wire Tube Brushes quickly clean threads, drilled holes, and tubes where space is limited. Can be used as a hand tool, mounted in a drill press, or on a portable power tool.
Crimped Wire Medium Face Wheel Brush
Constructed of Osborn’s proprietary TufWire™, Crimped Wire Medium Face Wheel Brushes are flexible, yet aggressive to tackle a variety of tasks with ease. Can be used individually or mounted in multiples for addressing wide areas. The unique design of TufWire™ also ensures an exceptionally long brush life with consistent performance from start to finish.
ATB Master™ Wheel Brush
Featuring efficient Silicon Carbide or aggressive Ceramic abrasives and a wide face width, Osborn ATB Master™ Wheel Brushes are highly effective on both metallic and non-metallic materials. Cutting action does not require compound, eliminating the need to clean finished parts to save you time and money. Designed with premium Round Crimped nylon filaments to offer the industry’s longest brush life. Brushes can be used singly, or can be mounted in multiples for larger surfaces.
Knot Wire Wheel Brush
Featuring Osborn’s proprietary TufWire™ wire strands and rugged knot-type construction, Osborn Knot Wire Wheel Brushes provide more brush flexibility to deliver more uniform results. The design also ensures maximum safety and efficient operation at high speeds, making them ideal for a wide variety of projects.
TufBrush Stringer Bead Brush
Trust Osborn TufBrush™ products to get the toughest jobs done quickly and efficiently. Osborn’s unique design starts with quality wire. TufWire™, our proprietary wire strands, offers increased rigidity and aggressiveness. Combined with a unique knot design, TufBrush™ products consistently remove 60% more material than standard carbon steel wire varieties. Because of the brush’s state-of-the-art design, TufBrush products last twice as long as commodity brushes, which means less replacements and less downtime.