Quick Read: Flat Bed Deburring Introduction
A machine we frequently have in stock at our warehouse, flat part deburring machines are key to finishing metal components of a flat shape/form. The go-to for surface finishing, edge rounding, de-slagging, grinding and preparing for coating of flat metal components, the configuration of these machines can be adapted to suit the function.
Why is Deburring Needed for Flat Components?
During the manufacturing of metal components, a variety of processes are used that frequently leave small metal fragments & burrs on the components. If not corrected it would hinder the functionality and quality of the parts.
Processes that require deburring include:
- Graining
- Laser cutting
- Plasma cutting
- Water jet cutting
- Oxy-fuel cutting
- Punching
- Fine blanking
- Sheet metal work
- Perforators
- Plate cutting
Used in industries such as automobile to aerospace, flat part deburring is often used to finish components for clutches, compressor & valve plate brakes, and Hydraulic pumps.
How Does Flat Component Deburring Work?
The simple explanation of flat bed deburring machines is that the parts are placed on a conveyor belt and moved through the machine whilst encountering some abrasive belt & brush heads when inside.
The abrasive belts are coated in different sized grit to remove the burr. Belts with smaller grit are more suitable for softer metal alloys while rougher belt grit is best for harder metals like steel.
Belt Set Up
The setup of the grinders inside can be one, two or multiple belts like in the image above. By adding brushes to the process, additional finishes are available such as rounding the edges. Depending on the metal and size, the user is able to arrange the belts and brushes in the order that suits the component.
An example of why someone may want a belt-only lineup is that they want to finish the components with a uniform lined texture. Now recognised as a professional quality finish, this finish is frequently used in the aerospace and defence industries.
In a setup with brushes, the rotation of the brushes contrasts with the belts preventing a lined texture. Also, brushes have the advantage of being able to round the edges as part of removing sharp burr from the components. For a thorough deburr of the edges, we recommend a setup that includes two brushes but in opposite directions (clockwise and anti-clockwise) to reach all the edges of the component.
Rotary Deburring
The design of flatbed deburring machines is not limited to linear belts and brushes. There is a rotary alternative that uses solely brushes but instead of a long brush that goes all the way across the processing area, smaller brushes are fitted to a central spinning spindle. The smaller brushes vary between clockwise and anti-clockwise directions all while the spindle rotates and moves over the components.
This method is another option for metal finishers to consider when deciding on the most suitable deburring method for them.
Summary
The process of flat part deburring is a simple and effective solution for many businesses. Critical for metal finishing flat components, the process of just removing burrs has many benefits for the final finish and this method is just one of them.
To find more about other deburring techniques, check out our blogs below.
- Deburring: Smooth Out Your Metal for Perfect Functionality
- Deburring Machines – What are Your Choices?
- What is Barrel Tumbling Process?
- The Method of Vibratory Finishing
Fladder 200/GYRO Automatic Deburring Machine with Wet Collector
This Fladder 200/GYRO is a compact, high performance deburring and edge rounding machine for steel, stainless steel, aluminium, titanium, copper and wood. Its proven GYRO technology uses six rotating conical spindles to deliver a consistent, high quality finish while ensuring even grinding tool wear and reliable processing.
- Stock No
- AMC500
- Category
- Through feed flat bed Linishing & Brushing Machinery
- Model
- Fladder 200/GYRO-1000 Vac & Carter Thorn W120 Collector
- Year of Manufacture
- 2017
- Location
- Lancing, West Sussex, UK
- Direct Site Clearance Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
- Part of a Direct Site Clearance
- Fladder Automatic Flat Bed Deburring Machine
Grindingmaster MCSB / B 600
This pre owned Ellesco Grindingmaster is a premier industrial metal working multi finishing 600mm wide belt dry working machine.
- Stock No
- PB1170
- Category
- Through feed flat bed Linishing & Brushing Machinery
- Model
- Grindingmaster MCSB / B 600
- Hp/Kw
- 15 // 11
- Other Info
- 600mm wide belt
- Condition
- From a working environment, Seen powered at RSW
- Sold As Seen Price [?]
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Birkett Cutmaster Through Feed Horizontal Belt Linishing and Sanding Machine
This Birkett Cutmaster 900mm flatbed is a premier industrial metal working multi-finishing machine. This single belt dry working machine is equipped with a powerful motor, allowing it to process the toughest and heaviest jobs around.
Grindingmaster 3000, GR-3200, 600mm Width Belt Grinder
This pre-owned Grindingmaster is a premium industrial metal working multi-finishing machine, featuring a GR-3200-600mm wide belt. This has a powerful motor allowing it to process the toughest and heaviest jobs around, suitable for high levels of stock removal. Known as a Slag Grinder for its ability to tackle the toughest of jobs.
- Stock No
- PE1216
- Category
- Through feed flat bed Linishing & Brushing Machinery
- Model
- Grindingmaster GR-3200-600
- Year of Manufacture
- 1996
- Hp/Kw
- Twin Belt Linish Head each 40Hp / 30Kw
- Other Info
- Very Heavy Duty Floating Workbed Machine
- Condition
- Excellent Condition, Seen powered at RSW
- Refurbished Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
- Sold As Seen Price [?]
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Timesavers 12 Series Flat Bed Grinding/Deburring Machine
This Timesavers 12 Series belt grinding machine has a working width of 600mm, fitted with two contact roller heads suitable for grinding, light de-burring and surface finishing.
- Stock No
- PF1219
- Category
- Through feed flat bed Linishing & Brushing Machinery
- Model
- Timesavers 12-600-WW
- Year of Manufacture
- 2007
- R.P.M.
- Head 1: 1500 – Head 2: 1500
- Hp/Kw
- Hd 1 7.5kW /10Hp : Hd 2 5.5kW / 7.5Hp
- Other Info
- Belt width 600mm
- Condition
- From a working environment, Good Condition, Current Model
- Refurbished Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
- Sold As Seen Price [?]
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Grindingmaster Linden MSB/ B2-900 Flat Bed Finishing Machine
This pre-owned Grindingmaster twin head MSBB2 900 is a 900mm wide belt dry working Grindingmaster that is equipped with powerful motors allowing it to process the toughest and heaviest jobs around. The second head is fitted with a brush to clean and polish the components for a superior finish.
- Stock No
- PF1228
- Category
- Through feed flat bed Linishing & Brushing Machinery
- Model
- Grindingmaster MSB/B2-900
- Year of Manufacture
- 03/1994
- R.P.M.
- Variable
- Hp/Kw
- 15kW & 7.5kW
- Other Info
- Serviced & Maintained by GE Machinery
- Condition
- Seen working by RSW, Good Condition
- Refurbished Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
- Sold As Seen Price [?]
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Loewer Discmaster 4TD Metal Sheet Deburring & Edge Rounding Machine
The deburring machine DiscMaster is intended solely for deburring and edge rounding of sheet metal with a minimum length of 30mm & max. length of 800mm. Each individual work piece must not exceed a height of 30mm and a width of 1000 mm.
- Stock No
- PF1229J
- Category
- Through feed flat bed Linishing & Brushing Machinery
- Model
- Loewer 4TD-1000
- R.P.M.
- Variable
- Hp/Kw
- 3.0Hp // 2.2kW
- Other Info
- Max Height 30mm Max Width 1000mm
- Condition
- From a working environment, Good Condition
- Refurbished Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
- Sold As Seen Price [?]
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Timesavers 22 Series 900 WB Flat Bed Deburring Machine
This Timesavers 22 Series deburring machine is a versatile, high production system for deburring, edge breaking and surface finishing flat metal components. Designed to process punched, nibbled, sheared, laser, plasma and flame cut parts, it removes burrs, irregularities and slag while delivering a consistent finish.
- Stock No
- PF1230
- Category
- Through feed flat bed Linishing & Brushing Machinery
- Model
- Timesavers 22 Series 900 WB
- Year of Manufacture
- 2012
- Hp/Kw
- 43kW
- Other Info
- Abrasive belt width – 900 mm
- Condition
- From a working environment, Good Condition
- Refurbished Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
- Sold As Seen Price [?]
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Grindingmaster Twin Head, Belt and Brush MCSB-900 Wide Belt Sander
This pre owned Ellesco Grindingmaster twin head MCSB 900 is a 900mm wide belt dry working Grindingmaster that is equiped with powerful motors allowing it to process the toughest and heaviest jobs around. The second head is fitted with a brush to clean and polish the components for a superior finish.
- Stock No
- PF1231J
- Category
- Through feed flat bed Linishing & Brushing Machinery
- Model
- Grindingmaster MCSB-B-900
- R.P.M.
- Variable
- Hp/Kw
- 15kW & 7.5kW
- Other Info
- Heavy Duty Through Feed Belt Grinder
- Condition
- From a working environment, Seen powered at RSW
- Refurbished Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
- Sold As Seen Price [?]
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Burrows & Smith D-Burr Gear Deburring Machine
The D-Burr is an efficient machine designed to remove burrs from spur, bevel and helical gear teeth up to a 25° helix angle and sprockets and other components which have equi-spaced teeth around the periphery
Burrows & Smith D-Burr Gear Deburring Machine
The D-Burr is an efficient machine designed to remove burrs from spur, bevel and helical gear teeth up to a 25° helix angle and sprockets and other components which have equi-spaced teeth around the periphery
Burrows & Smith D-Burr Gear Deburring Machine
The D-Burr is an efficient machine designed to remove burrs from spur, bevel and helical gear teeth up to a 25° helix angle and sprockets and other components which have equi-spaced teeth around the periphery
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