Vibration Deburring
Vibration deburring
Vibration deburring of blanks takes place in a batch process where the blanks are mechanically vibrated with the chosen deburring medium Vibration deburring is also known as trovalising or tumbling.
The choice of medium depends on the desired "ground effect” and end finish. Typically a coarse vibration deburring will leave behind larger tracks than a fine deburring.
Advantages/Disadvantages:
- Economically advantageous for large batch sizes
- Dimensional limitations
Application:
- Deburring of saw tracks
- Cast components
- Punched components
- Laser cut components
- Mechanical components
Effect on scratches and minor flaws in the surface:
- Gives smooth surfaces
- Masks machining tracks from cutting tools
Structure and appearance after treatment:
- Typically vibration deburring will leave behind small markings according to the grinding medium used
Suitable alloys:
- All of the alloys of aluminium
- Stainless steel alloys
- Brass alloys
- Zinc alloys