Deburring Services
Manufactured and machined goods often go through multiple stages, from blank fabrication to finishing and packaging. One of the most important stages is deburring, a process that involves removing excess material, sharp burrs and slivers of material, and surface-level imperfections. Deburring processes can use physical or mechanical force to smooth away problems and remove excess material, making goods safer, more effective, and more aesthetically pleasing.
At Accurate Burring Company, we use a range of wet deburring and dry deburring options to finish your parts and components. Learn more about the different options available and how to select the right one based on your products’ material composition, shape, features, and other factors.
Dry Deburring Services
Dry deburring offers distinct benefits, including cost-effectiveness and easier maintenance. Two popular dry deburring techniques are tumbling and vibration
Tumbling
In tumbling processes, in-progress products are added to a barrel with abrasive deburring media, such as sand, plastic, ceramic beds, or stone. As the tumbling barrel rotates, the media scrapes away material and smoothes the part’s surfaces. This method can be used for a wide range of parts and materials.
Vibratory Finishing
Vibratory finishing processes use vibration and rotation to deburr parts. The parts and abrasive media (such as ceramic, plastic, or synthetic compound media) are first added to a vibrating container. Precisely controlled vibrations move the abrasive media, scratching away any unwanted material.
The degree of aggression needed can vary based on the part you are finishing, the media used, and several other interdependent variables. You can always reach out to our team with questions about how this might affect the finishing process.
Wet Deburring Services
Wet deburring processes use a combination of abrasive media and water to deburr products. The liquid element reduces friction to prevent overheating. Two popular options are barrel finishing and vibratory finishing.
Barrel Finishing
Barrel finishing is very similar to tumbling, except water is added to the barrel with the products and abrasive media. This process smoothes away burrs and excess surface material, and the water keeps the products cool throughout the process.
Barrel finishing is ideal for cleaning products, removing and preventing rust, and deburring at the end of a machining process. It can even remove scale from heat treatment to keep surfaces smooth and rust-free.
Vibratory Finishing (Wet)
Deburring services use wet vibratory finishing processes. Water and additional compounds such as detergents are added to the vibratory tray to clean and deburr the parts inside. The water helps increase the fineness of the finish, cleaning away surface contaminants and buildup like oil and other unwanted surface materials.
Applications of Deburring Services
Deburring processes are vital across all major industries. Accurate Burring provides deburring services for the following applications:
- Aerospace. Turbine blades and structural elements may generate friction or not fit together properly, which can cause dangerous malfunctions. Deburring removes burrs and extra material, promoting smooth operation.
- Automotive. Gears, shafts, and transmission system components need to be thoroughly deburred so they can support complex assemblies and operate reliably.
- Electronics. Connectors and circuit board components benefit from deburring processes that ensure a proper fit and help control the flow of electricity.
- Medical Devices. Deburring processes remove burrs and clear away crevices or roughened surfaces on surgical tools and medical implants that could otherwise cause injury or increase the risk of infection in patients.
The Accurate Burring Difference
Accurate Burring is committed to providing reliable deburring services that match the design, materials, and requirements of different applications. Our deburring services provide the following benefits:
- Complete burr removal so finished goods fit well within tolerance levels and are safe to handle
- Thorough cleaning to remove oils, buildup, and rust
- Rust prevention through wet deburring processes that incorporate rust prevention solutions
- To enhance the overall appearance of a part, whether by achieving a smooth finish or a mirror-like shine, with surfaces that are aesthetically pleasing, safe, and resistant to rust or buildup.
- Creating radii on the edges of deburred goods for easier fitting and use
Transform Your Parts With Accurate Burring's Expert Deburring Services
Accurate Burring offers precise, cost-effective, and multi-faceted deburring. Contact our team today to develop a tailored deburring plan and have smoother, safer, and rust-resistant products delivered within your supply chain.