Brush deburring brochure - Abtex Corporation - #13

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fully automated systems. Fully automated disc brush machines attain deburring rates upto 2000 parts per hour. EconomicsFor the purposes of this presentation, cost per part is evaluated strictly from thestandpoint of brush consumption. Brush life is affected by many variables. Severity of burr, degree of edge radius desired, and brush characteristics play a large role in determining brush life. Contributing equally, if not more, is the design and operation of the deburring system. All of these variables have the potential to significantly affect brush longevity, either positively or negatively.With this in mind, we have attempted to offer an “average” cost for brushes consumedper part deburred. This cost is based on a disc brush system deburring 2000 parts per hour (4000 sides). The average cost is $.02 per part, or $.01 per side. CONCLUSION Fiber abrasives are an effective and viable media for deburring PM parts. When formattedinto radial wheel and disc brushing tools, they can be applied on a machine based system. These systems are designed to present the part to the brush(es) in a controlled and precise manner. Fiber abrasive brushes, on a machine based deburring system, provide a productive, high quality and cost effective means for deburring PM parts.References:(1.) Watts, J.H., “Abrasive Monofilaments - Factors that Affect Brush ToolPerformance”, SME Deburring and Surface Conditioning Conference, MR89-112, San Diego, CA, February 13-16, 1989