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Abtex Corp. has introduced a compact, portable, affordable system for deburring aluminum extrusion profiles in preparation for scanning measurement. Burrs and displaced metal on saw cut profile ends need to be removed in order for scanning type measurement systems to provide accurate readings.
The new system is 24" wide, 24" long and 48" high. The operator clamps the sample part in place and then manually feeds the part across the face of the abrasive filament disc brush. When the part carrier makes contact with the limit switch, the 2 HP, 1750 RPM electric motor reverses direction. This action provides 360 degree deburring.
The Abtex system produces consistently uniform results, removing burrs quickly and completely regardless of work piece geometry. Yet the lateral surface finish is not affected. The system can be set up quickly and its operation requires minimal training and skill. The result is a cleaner, safer, foolproof operation, according to the company.
Related Glossary Terms
- abrasive
abrasive
Substance used for grinding, honing, lapping, superfinishing and polishing. Examples include garnet, emery, corundum, silicon carbide, cubic boron nitride and diamond in various grit sizes.
- extrusion
extrusion
Conversion of an ingot or billet into lengths of uniform cross section by forcing metal to flow plastically through a die orifice.
- sawing machine ( saw)
sawing machine ( saw)
Machine designed to use a serrated-tooth blade to cut metal or other material. Comes in a wide variety of styles but takes one of four basic forms: hacksaw (a simple, rugged machine that uses a reciprocating motion to part metal or other material); cold or circular saw (powers a circular blade that cuts structural materials); bandsaw (runs an endless band; the two basic types are cutoff and contour band machines, which cut intricate contours and shapes); and abrasive cutoff saw (similar in appearance to the cold saw, but uses an abrasive disc that rotates at high speeds rather than a blade with serrated teeth).
