New Deburr Labo Opens in Japan

New Deburring Labo Opens: Focused on Advancement, Automation, Collaboration, and Solutions for Deburring Sugino Machine Co., Ltd. (Namerikawa City, Toyama Prefecture, President & CEO: Yoshiaki Sugino) and Sugino Corp. (Itasca, IL, President & COO: Don Reeder) are pleased to announce the opening of the “Deburring Labo at SUGINO” which has been established at the Kakegawa Plant (Kakegawa City, Shizuoka Prefecture). …

Automation and Add-Ons for CNC Waterjet Deburring and Parts Washing

When considering your production processes and the parts you are working with, you’re likely going to consider each aspect of the systems you’re reviewing carefully. There’s not only the technology inside the “box” but the accessory components and options that take a system from basic, to finely-tuned to your needs. It can also affect your process downstream. Get Familiar with …

CNC Basics for Deburring and Cleaning

This week, we’re taking a look at CNC controls in deburring and parts cleaning. What is CNC? And how it can be used with these technologies? Combining CNC controls with high-pressure water deburrs and cleans parts in one eco-friendly process, removing burrs and loose chips even in deep holes – all while leaving the part clean and free of debris. …

Mechanical Deburring Methods

In the past weeks, we have discussed types of burrs and the many methods of removal and today we’re taking a look at mechanical hard tool deburring. Mechanical deburring employs cutting, grinding, milling, or brushing tools to remove burrs through direct contact. It is ideal when burrs are simply too heavy or strong to remove with other methods. Mechanical deburring is …

Benefits of High-Pressure Water Jet Deburring

As we have discussed previously, there are many ways to deburr. This week we’re taking a closer look at High-Pressure Water Jet Deburring. The first thing that bears mentioning is that CNC-controlled, high-pressure water jet deburring produces accurate, repeatable, and predictable results. For the right situation and parts, it’s an ideal solution to remove burrs.  High-Pressure Water Jet Deburring is …

Common Deburring Methods

Last week we looked at the five classes that encompass most burrs. This week we are exploring the many common deburring methods that are frequently considered for removal. There are many options for deburring; manual vs. mechanical, with or without chemicals or solvents, explosive methods, grinding, tumbling, the list is extensive.  The key is to determine the best method to …

Classification of Burrs

Last week we spent some time covering the identification of burrs. Why? Because it can help you pinpoint the best removal processes and prevention methods. This week we’re looking at the classes burrs fall into. We’ve discussed that burrs come in many types, and they can then be categorized in several different ways. They can be sorted by machining process, …