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.
TY™ Encapsulated Wheel Brush - Medium Face, Standard Duty
Safely remove rubber flashing and more with Osborn’s TY™ Encapsulated Wheel Brush. Can be used singly or mounted in multiples to tackle a wide variety of projects.
TY™ Encapsulated Wheel Brush - Wide Face, Standard Duty
Safely remove paint/coatings, busbar insulation and hose skiving on larger surfaces with Osborn’s wide face, standard duty TY™ Encapsulated Wheel Brush.
Knot Wire Wheel Brush - Extra Heavy Duty
Tackle the toughest jobs with Osborn’s extra heavy duty Knot Wire Wheel Brush. Brushes feature our proprietary TufWire™, which is 2-3 times more aggressive than standard carbon steel wire in competitors’ brushes and provides unmatched longevity. TufWire™, along with the rugged, tight cross-section profile of the brush, makes quick work of demanding tasks such as gear deburring, pipeline cleaning, rust removal, and weld cleaning. For use with automatic/semi-automatic equipment or off-hand work.
Knot Wire Wheel Brush - Heavy Duty
Tough jobs call for a harder-working design. Osborn heavy duty Knot Wire Wheel Brushes feature our proprietary TufWire™ for increased aggressiveness and longevity. It’s slightly wider face and tighter knots effectively tackle difficult tasks such as deflashing/cleaning motor mounts, cleaning foundry molds, weld prep/cleaning, removing heavy surface contamination, heavy-duty deburring and pipeline cleaning. Larger sizes have a shorter trim length for added rigidity.
Stringer Bead Brush
Enjoy American-made quality and performance at an economical price. Features Osborn’s proprietary TufWire™ wire strands, which outperform competitive products in both material removal and longevity. Works aggressively on a variety of jobs using air tools or portable tools.
Knot Wire Wheel Brush with Shank
Designed to operate efficiently at high speeds, Osborn’s standard twist Knot Wire Wheels with Shank are ideal for a wide range of applications. Constructed of our proprietary TufWire™, these brushes thoroughly clean metal and other surfaces and are designed for long-term use. All brushes have a ¼” shank.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.