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How to take off sharp edges of sheet metal.
As figure 3 shows a sheared sheet metal edge has several attributes that make it sharp.
There has to be an easier cheaper way.
Too much pressure and you ll create a new sharp edge.
This process will round the edge of the metal and create a groove in the point.
In the above photo it appears that the e200 bit would give the best results.
The edges may appear flat but shearing dies leave burrs.
Left alone metal burrs can create potentially costly issues for manufacturers.
I make decorative wind spinners for the garden using sheet metal.
Deburr one edge flip the piece over and deburr the other side.
According to the paper the use of gloves should be a last resort websites for metal industry organizations also acknowledge the dangers of sheet metal and offer test suggestions.
Step 3 repeat.
For fast removal of stock choose a double cut file.
Use a die grinder with the mounted point and simply run the point over the edge of the sheet metal.
Metal deburring is essential to ensure the quality and functionality of metal parts.
Choose a rasp cut for rough cuts of soft materials and a curved cut file for automotive body work.
Practically every metal cutting process leaves a burr.
Step 1 secure the sheet metal to prevent slipping.
As the groove in the point wears just move down the point to create a new groove and so on.
Run the mounted point over the other sides to break those sharp.
Secure the sheet metal to prevent slipping.
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Use a double cut file to file brass bronze copper and tin.
Pick the right tooth geometry.
Is there a small tool to bend the edges flatten down.
Light pressure drag the cutter along the edge and you would see a curl of aluminum from the cutter.
Well burrs on sheet metal are like miniature shark s teeth ready to slice and dice soft flesh.
Run the point over the other sides to break those sharp edges.
Use the metal file or the half round file to remove the largest burrs or rough edges.
I ve used brass tape on the curved edges to cover.
Continue around the edge of the metal until the large burrs have been removed.
That s why people in our shop wear high quality industrial gloves and it s why we take the time to remove sharp edges from your fabricated products.
For finishing use a single cut file.
Step 2 use your die grinder with a mounted point we like shape w222 and simply run the point over the edge of the sheet metal.
The cuts are curved not straight.
Ways to remove sharp edges and burrs although many processes can be used for deburring not all of them are equally efficient or applicable to any given case.
