Types of Burrs by Machining Process

Burrs are not “one size fits all.” The types of burrs vary with machining processes and methods – and they come in just as many different types. Just joining us? Take a look at last week’s Deburring 101: Reasons Deburring is Crucial Identifying the type of burrs you are dealing with allows you to address not only the removal process, …

Why Deburr

Reasons Deburring is Crucial Last week we established that burrs can cause problems to your workforce, your production efficiency, your machinery, and your final product. Let’s look more deeply at why it’s such an important topic. Workplace Safety: We have all heard about safety first, but that’s because it is the cornerstone of the workplace. Injuries not only hurt the …

Burr Problems – Deburring 101

We’re back this week with an installment of our weekly series, Deburring 101. Let’s kick it off with some deburring basics. What is a burr? Merriam Webster defines a burr as “a thin ridge or area of roughness produced in cutting or shaping metal.”  Wikipedia says, “A burr is a raised edge or small piece of material that remains attached …