Chamfering
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.
What is chamfering and
why it is 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. The result is a chamfer. Or in other words, a space is created to accommodate the individual welding layers through which the workpieces are joined together. The chamfer 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 chamfering?
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 chamfering can be done with sulphur- and iron-free Osborn flap discs. Flap discs with a cambered or straight shape are available. The angle on the workpiece determines the shape of the flap wheel.
Especially if a workpiece made of non-ferrous metal is to be chamfered, we recommend an abrasive cloth with a cooling bond. It reduces blue tarnish.
Chamfering 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
Chamfering.
Guiding rail for strip brushes
Superior
Aluminum guiding rail, available with H-profile 180° and F-profile 90°.
ATB® disc brushes with maximum fill density, Turbo-line
Evolution
Brushes for use on continuous deburring systems with planetary heads.
End brushes, straight/crimped wire
Superior
End brush with pointed shape, industrial quality, for use on high-speed machines.
Radiator paint brush, plastic handle
Superior
Paint brush for radiators and corners, with plastic handle, industrial quality.
Block brushes, wooden body
Superior
Block brush with wooden body and plastic handle, industrial quality.
Non-woven (satin) finishing rollers for burnishing machines
Superior
Satin finish rollers with non-woven abrasive material, for the use on burnishing machines.
Wheel brushes, abrasive filament
Perfect
Grittyflex wheel brush with abrasive trim, craftsman quality, for power drills.
Bevel brushes, twist knot wire
Superior
Knotted bevel brush, industrial quality, for use on angle grinders.
ATB® disc brushes with maximum fill density, for shell mill mount
Evolution
For direct mounting on shell mill holders without need of further clamping set / system.
Metal polishing kit
Superior
The practical kit in a PET packaging with Euro-standard hole contains a tube of metal polish (125 ml), a sponge for application and polishing, and a cloth for repeated polishing and cleaning.
