Despite the availability of a range of deburring approaches at the manufacturer’s end, different deburring processes may nevertheless bring their own challenges. Unfortunately, the vast majority of them are dismissed by organizations. The capacity to remove burrs is determined by a number of machine-related factors, including equipment cost, machine speed, shop flexibility, resource availability, and so on. It is also affected by a variety of other elements, such as production volume, metal edge quality, and burr width on various surfaces.
Unsmooth deburred edges, uneven metal surfaces, residual dross, and slag are just a few of the issues faced throughout the deburring process.
Many organizations make basic errors throughout the finishing and deburring process that end up costing them a lot of money. The following are some of the most common errors.
Not prioritizing the deburring procedure.
Most business people are unaware of the negative repercussions of burrs. They believe that deburring is unnecessary and leave the burrs alone. As a consequence, burrs are gathered one by one.
The cost of poor quality (COPQ) is a significant financial loss for any firm. It may also be used for deburring. Organizations often fail to evaluate the cost of poor quality caused by burrs because they see the deburring procedure as less valuable.
Incorrect process and tool selection
In this sophisticated technological era, most firms believe that investing in excellent deburring equipment is not a practical option. As a result, they continue to do it by hand. It is not a good idea to assign one person to continue deburring by filling and grinding. In the long run, you lose out on a chance to save money. Again, this is a major issue.
In reality, removing burrs requires strong equipment. The deburring process requires extreme precision, consistency, and safety. Customers neglect the issues they confront throughout the deburring process and are unwilling to spend CAPEX in the proper equipment at a reasonable price.
Instead of obtaining the proper deburring equipment, most firms invest in the light beauty series, which leads to difficulties later.
Valgro India not only makes innovative deburring equipment, but it also advises clients on the best machine for their production process.
Ignoring the size of the burrs
The most common and crucial mistake that manufacturers make is underestimating the importance of the burr’s dimensions. When dealing with concealed burrs, brush filaments with free perpendicular access are useful. A burr that is very thin and long is typically easy to remove. A burr that is substantially thicker and shorter, on the other hand, may need to be machined off. They need a technology that can satisfy their wants due to the several burr classes.
Inappropriate part variation technique
Unfortunately, firms usually overlook the fact that all deburring techniques, both internally (TEM) and externally, remove more than simply burrs, instead focusing on the most severe edge or outside issue. In the end, this results in the loss of critical aspects. As a result, each deburring technique must be carried out in accordance with the manufacturer’s criteria and aims.
Composition of deburring and tumbling media
The limitations are exacerbated by the requirement for precise material selection for deburring and tumbling. Low-density plastic is the material of choice for softer metals that need deburring, flash removal, and burnishing. Organic medium, on the other hand, produces a high-gloss finish.
Inaccurate estimation of the horsepower or motor power of the brush device
Undersizing a brush drive motor may result in a reduced initial investment cost, but it is more likely to cause operating issues. Due to a lack of power, the engine would splutter under the weight, rendering the strategy ineffectual. When using wire brushes, they must be positioned such that the filaments have the greatest possible access to the burr’s root. This allows the component’s connecting point with the burr to be subjected to the highest amount of impact force.
Valgro has vast expertise in designing specialized deburring equipment and providing excellent customer service. Dr. Arvind Patel, our CEO and a specialist in this sector is always eager to understand and help customers on picking the best equipment for their business process.
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