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Deburring Services

Deburring and Edge Rounding

Here at D&M, we have been providing professional deburring and edge rounding services for over 10 years. Our experience means that we have vast knowledge in a variety of sectors. Our wide array of tools and machines ensure that all parts leave here with full functionality, safe, smooth and to a high standard.

Hand deburring metal parts
Vibro-deburring

State-of-the-art Facilities

Latest Deburring Technologies

Our state-of-the-art deburring machines let us quickly and effectively remove burrs and create round edges using the latest cross-belt technology. In addition to deburring, we also offer rumbling services. We have installed the latest Walther Trowal rumbling machine, enabling us to provide a complete deburring solution. The size of this rumbler means that we have a large operating capacity. This is as well as three Loewer deburring machines and a Gecam edge rounding machine.

Manual Deburring Services

High-Quality Deburring Services

We also offer more involved manual deburring; this process ensures that all pieces manually deburred are completed to the highest standards. We have various tools to ensure that all edges and surfaces can be smoothed down.

Swing arm Deburrer

Capabilities

Our capabilities are suitable for any size of business needs.

If you can’t see the information you need or have a question about the capabilities of our machines, get in touch. We work with trusted partners to ensure that we can always meet everyone’s individual needs; no job is too big or small.

Sheet Metal Size

  • Maximum Width 1500mm
  • Minimum Width 50mm

Loewer DiscMaster 4TD

  • Working width 1500mm
  • Smallest part size 20mm x 20mm
  • Material thickness 0,3mm – 70mm (100mm)

Loewer DiscMaster 2TD

  • Working width 500 mm
  • Smallest workpiece size 20mm x 20mm
  • Material thickness 0,3mm – 80mm

Rumbler Capabilities

  • Thickness upto 30mm
  • Maximum Size 150mm x 300mm
  • Rumbler Media F 15×15 Angle Cut Triangle Ceramic Media
  • Ceramic Media Approved To Rolls Royce CSS148
    Rolls Royce OMAT 5/154E
  • Drying Media Maize

Loewer SwingGrinder

  • Table size 800mm x 1400mm

Materials

  • Stainless Steel
  • Mild Steel
  • Titanium
  • Aluminium
  • Brass
  • Copper

Advantages

Why deburr?

Deburring has many advantages that make it the perfect choice for your sheet metal needs. While not every metal workpiece may require deburring, it is generally recommended for enhancing the quality, safety, and longevity of metal parts, especially those that undergo cutting and shaping processes. Deburring smooths down those edges, making it easier to handle the product without risk of injury.

Deburred part with smooth edges

Improves safety

The cutting process is likely to leave sharp edges behind; deburring smooths down those edges, making it easier to handle the product without risk of injury. It also helps with the safety of other machines; the rough edges may get caught on other parts, causing issues further down the fabrication process. By removing these hazards, deburring enhances worker safety and aligns with health and safety standards, ensuring that all operations meet regulatory compliance.

removing flaws via deburring process

Removes Flaws

A machined part which has burrs is essentially flawed. Flaws can cause issues further down the line, such as cracking, but they can also interfere with other products and measurements. When sheets are stacked, burrs may scratch other metal sheets, ruining the finish. Burrs can affect how the part functions by potentially causing jams, increasing user risks, and slowing production time. Deburring reduces the risk of corrosion and unwanted friction, helping machinery and parts maintain functionality over time.

High quality finish

High-quality finish

When deburring parts, you can ensure that all parts will be consistently finished to a high standard. This attention to detail not only improves the aesthetic appeal of the components but also plays a crucial role in maintaining the durability and efficiency of the machinery. By ensuring that each piece conforms to high-quality standards, deburring proves its an essential role in the manufacturing process.

This comprehensive approach to deburring demonstrates its critical role not just in enhancing the appearance of metal parts but also in ensuring their functionality, safety, and compliance with industry standards. Whether you’re concerned about the longevity of your machinery, the safety of your workforce, or the quality of your products, deburring is an important step in the manufacturing process.

FAQs

Everything you need to know about deburring

We have the answers to all your deburring questions, have a look at our frequently asked questions below. If you can’t find the answer you are looking for, get in touch, and a member of the team will be on hand to help you with any questions you might have. Call us on 01765 522 222 or email us.

What is Deburring?

Deburring services focus on the removal of rough edges, ridges, and excess material that are left on parts after processes like cutting, grinding, and turning. This step is often overlooked as purely cosmetic, but it plays an important role in ensuring the long-term durability, reliability and safety of of the part.

Key Benefits of Deburring:

  1. Enhanced Durability: By eliminating burrs, the integrity of the part is maintained, reducing the risk of premature failure.
  2. Improved Safety: Smooth surfaces lower the chance of injury for operators and end-users by minimizing sharp edges.
  3. Reduced Corrosion and Friction: A burr-free part experiences less wear and tear, which helps both the part and the machinery it interacts with to last longer.
  4. Compliance with Safety Standards: Proper deburring ensures components meet health and safety regulations, protecting workers and consumers alike.

In summary, deburring isn’t just about appearance—it’s an essential process for maintaining operational efficiency and ensuring safety.

What are burrs, and what causes them?

Burr is the rough, unwanted edges or ridges on the metal formed after fabrication. It is most commonly caused by cutting or welding processes. For the work to be completed to a high standard, burrs must be removed.

Why is deburring important?

Deburring is an essential service that is used to not only improve imperfections and the aesthetic of the parts but also to help improve safety and enables the parts to work correctly reducing the risk of corrosion and friction.

How do you remove burrs?

Burrs are removed using a process called deburring. We use various methods to remove burrs from our fabricated parts; deburring discs, rumblers and sanders. We have automatic, semi-automatic, and manual machines to ensure that the result is always of the highest standard.

What is HAVS, and how do you protect your workers from it?

HAVS (Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome) is caused by exposure to vibrations; it can take as little as 6months for HAVS to take hold. HAVS can cause pain, tingling and total loss of feeling, loss of fine motor skills, reduced strength and grip, muscle wastage and Reynaud’s disease. This can affect the user’s ability to work and do little tasks such as buttoning up a shirt. HAVS is a preventable disease but not a curable disease.

We use HAVSco monitoring systems to monitor each user’s vibration dosage. They monitor the vibrations imparted on the hands and fingers. These systems then give a visual alarm if the user has exceeded the action limit or legal limit of HSE points for the task, telling the user to stop.

Why do you use ceramic media in the rumbler?

Ceramic media can be used for a variety of finishing applications, their bulk density allows them to exert a high pressure on the parts and therefore easily remove burrs. It also leaves a bright surface finish on the parts once completed.

Our Services

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We have a wide range of metal fabrication services available for your business needs. Please take a look at the other services we have available.

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To learn more about our deburring services and get a bespoke quote, please don’t hesitate to contact the team on 01765 522 222 or send us an email.