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.
Camel Hair Round Lettering Marking Brush
Flexible, natural hair fill with rounded trim. Wood handle.
Red Sable Artist's Brush
Soft, round natural fill with tapered wood handle.
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.
Pure Bristle Flat Artist's or Fitch Marking Brush
Chiseled edge natural bristle fill brush with walnut lacquered wood handle.
Parts Cleaning Brush
Handy tool for cleaning motor parts and more. Available with choice of fill. Wood or plastic handle.
Non-Woven Airway Abrasive Buffs
Usually, 2 to 4 layers of non-woven are fixed to a metal clinch ring. The irregular folds offer a versatile satin finishing tool that performs best when minimal pressure is applied, this in turn increases the surface life of the Airflow. This is a highly economical buff.
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.
Conventional Non-Woven Abrasive Disc
Non-woven wheels ideal for cleaning and finishing parts when using portable tools to get down into an area such as a rotary polisher and high speed grinders or stacked together on a shaft where flexibility is required by the operation
Non-Woven Flap Brush
Flexible, conformable wheels that apply uniform satin finishes. The density is dictated by how many flaps are wound around the core, therefore, a high-density for the firm face when working on a flat surface and a medium density for a softer, flexible face when the part is irregular in shape.
Garnet Abrasive Wheel
The Garnet Abrasive Wheel is a convolute wheel built by winding layers of a non-woven abrasive around a round core. The abrasive material is created by extruding fiber strands, resin and garnet mineral. With the softer organic minerals, garnet is a good match for woodworking applications, because it produces finer finishes than synthetic minerals. Ideal for the removal of mill/knife marks and chatter. Operating pressure and speeds are low to prevent burning.
Interleaf Flap Brush
Medium Density wheels in either Aluminum Oxide Fine or Very Fine grit size is used to relieve black nickel or oxide off brass in an antiquing process. Coated abrasive sheets are positioned between non-woven material for increased flexibility and cutting. Excellent for prep work before staining, sealing, or priming on raw hardwood moldings.