Beveling
If two workpieces are to be welded together, the edge of the workpieces must first be broken by a beveled surface. This is done by machining. The result is a chamfer, also known as a bevel.
What is beveling and
why is it important?
If two workpieces are to be welded together, the edge of the workpieces must first be broken by a beveled surface. This is done by machining. Or in other words, a space is created to accommodate the individual welding layers through which the workpieces are joined together. The bevel can have different shapes. The V-joint, the double V-joint, and the Y-joint are the most common shapes.
Which tool is used for beveling?
The position of the weld, the material of the workpiece, and the types of drives available - the choice of the right tool depends on various factors.
If an angle grinder is available, the beveling can be done with sulfur- and iron-free Osborn flap discs. Flap discs with a conical or straight shape are available. The angle on the workpiece determines the shape of the flap wheel.
If a workpiece made of non-ferrous metal is to be beveled, we recommend an abrasive cloth with a cooling bond as it reduces blue tarnish.
Pictured: Beveling with an Osborn flap disc.
If a straight grinder or air grinder is available, chamfering can be done with carbide burrs. The milling head is made of tungsten carbide-cobalt, the shank of tool steel. Different head shapes and toothings ensure that there is the right solution for every application.
For chamfering, burrs with cross serration (Z6) are the best choice. It ensures high stock removal in a short time. If the surface quality is important, a single tooth (Z3) is recommended. In the shipyard sector, the special shipyard toothing is often used. Compared to the Z6 toothing, it has a 30% higher material removal rate.
Camfering with a carbide burr.
Products for
Beveling.
Silica-Free Liquid Compound
In addition to their safety benefits, Osborn's silica-free compounds offer enhanced performance characteristics compared to traditional silica-containing formulations. These innovative compounds deliver superior results, providing a clearer and smoother appearance for the final product. Whether you're in manufacturing, construction, or automotive industries, our silica-free compounds will help you achieve outstanding outcomes while ensuring the well-being of your workers.
Silice-Free Bar Compound
In addition to their safety benefits, Osborn's silica-free compounds offer enhanced performance characteristics compared to traditional silica-containing formulations. These innovative compounds deliver superior results, providing a clearer and smoother appearance for the final product. Whether you're in manufacturing, construction, or automotive industries, our silica-free compounds will help you achieve outstanding outcomes while ensuring the well-being of your workers.
Airway Cloth Seamless Buff
The standard ventilated airway buff with no seams in the form, suitable for almost every step in the polishing process. Many qualities of cloth can be selected for high color polishing on flat or contoured surfaces. The irregular folds fixed to a metal clinch ring form a flexible and economical buff with even wear without excess trimming needed. Buffs can be used individually or mounted on a wide shaft, depending on the equipment available.
Sandshaper Airway Buffs
The coated abrasive flaps of this buff allow for great side to side flexibility along the work face, making them ideal for operations where they are stacked together. This creates an inexpensive flexible finishing buff wheel as wide as you like.
Danello Roller Cover
Danello fabric with sturdy phenolic core. Low nap is ideal for smooth and medium surfaces. Produces a smoother finish when rolled in either direction and will not mat.
Plater's Long Handle Fiber Brush
Hardwood block brush with choice of premium natural or synthetic fill, ideal for a general cleaning tasks during plating and metal finishing processes.
Flue Brush - Straight Wire, Double Spiral
Premium quality steel filament makes quick work of internally cleaning pipes and flues. Available in a variety of diameters for various sized projects. All standard flues are referred to by their outside diameter, which is usually 1/4" larger than its inside diameter. (For example: the diameter of a 3" Flue Brush is approximately 2-3/4", or the inside diameter of a standard 3" flue.) Brushes are designed for manual cleaning or for use with power tools.
TY™ Encapsulated Wheel Brush - Medium Face, Heavy Duty
Osborn’s medium face, heavy duty TY™ Encapsulated Wheel Brush features maximum aggression for tougher applications, such as off-hand deburring and weld cleaning. Encapsulation minimizes long wire breakage for improved safety.
ATB Monarch™ Wheel Brush
The highly versatile Osborn ATB Monarch™ Wheel Brush features premium Round Crimped nylon filaments with abrasive Silicon Carbide. Brush is narrow-faced with long trim, making it ideal for confined areas and irregular shapes. Quality materials and construction provides aggressive cutting power without sacrificing longevity.
Tampico Wheel Brush
Osborn’s versatile Tampico Wheel Brush provides effective OD and ID cleaning, scrubbing, polishing, and dusting. Because the natural fibers are untreated, these are ideal for lighter operations that require brush flexibility. Brushes perform exceptionally wet or dry, and can be mounted singularly with flanges or in multiples for larger surfaces.
TY™ Encapsulated Wheel Brush - Narrow Face, Heavy Duty
Safely remove paint/coatings, busbar insulation and hose skiving with Osborn’s versatile narrow face, standard duty TY™ Encapsulated Wheel Brush. Made in the USA.
Brass Wire End Brush - Bridled
Constructed of premium-quality brass wire with removable bridle, Osborn’s Brass Wire End Brush is the ideal choice for mold cleaning. Bridle reduces flare to increase brush aggressiveness, and can be removed to adjust for wear. Includes ¼” shank for easy attachment to hand-held power tools.