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.
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.
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.
Plater's Wire Wheel Brush
Flexible and soft-faced, Osborn’s Plater’s Wire Wheel Brushes produce an ultra-fine satin finish. Wheels feature durable staple set construction, individually anchoring each tuft of wire into the plastic hub for longer lifespan. Wire provides extra flexibility to service irregular surfaces and hard-to-reach areas. Choose from steel or brass wire to accommodate a wide variety of precious and non-ferrous metals.
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.
Grit Wheel Brush with Shank
Constructed of standard Silicone Carbide, this brush is ideal for light-duty surface cleaning and deburring projects. All brushes are constructed with 1/4" shank.
X-Lock Knotted Radial Brush
Osborn’s knotted Radial Brush now available in X-lock for an efficient delivery and uniform results.
X-Lock Knotted Bevel Brush
Backwards compatible for regular hand tools or your X-lock grinder, Osborn’s bevel brush features the ideal shape for brushing hard-to-reach areas.
Airway Mill Treated Polycotton Buff
This type of buff is constructed using the highest quality material and is biased to reduce fraying and increase life . The steel center and rigid construction allow for greater pressure and faster cutting speed. Mill treated polycotton buffs offer a heavier, more flexible and resilient cut & color option.
Airway MagnaFlex™ Non-Woven Buff
Osborn developed a revolutionary buffing material that possesses characteristics never achieved with other buff cloths. The MagnaFlex™ material is primarily suited for mush buffing of non-ferrous metals without sharp edges. This cloth provides flexibility and can fold into parts with deep contours providing contact to create high color finishing. Designed to run at lower speeds and still provide cutting and coloring actions on part surfaces this buff will provide a clean result.
Airway Cloth Finger Buff
Used for cutting down operations. A very firm aggressive buff used where the surfaces vary in contour, or irregular shaped parts. Designed with folded and sewn fingers to get into those hard to reach spots.
White Liquid Color Compound
A full range of liquid polishing compounds that can be used individually or in combination to achieve a desired result. Liquid compounds are supplied in many variations of drums, totes, vats and gallon pails for manual and robotic operations. There is no one size fits all, Osborn prides itself on recommending the best, most efficient solution for every application.
Red Liquid cut compound
A full range of liquid polishing compounds that can be used individually or in combination to achieve a desired result. Liquid compounds are supplied in many variations of drums, totes, vats and gallon pails for manual and robotic operations. There is no one size fits all, Osborn prides itself on recommending the best, most efficient solution for every application.