Deburring and edge finishing handbook

Written by industry expert, LaRoux Gillespie, this handbook is the most comprehensive book on burr removal and the treatment of edges ever published. Armed with this in-depth guide to deburring technologies, any engineer involved with part manufacturing will quickly discover how to accurately identify and evaluate the most efficient and cost effective deburring option(s) for a specific application. This groundbreaking work details 100 internationally recognized deburring and edge finishing processes you can employ. It also offers you an extensive base of technical information on a vast array of tools, applications and procedures available. From burr prevention in the design phase to actual burr removal on the line, you will be better prepared to deal with burrs and edge defects and also determine what tolerance level is acceptable for quality production standards - before it becomes a shopfloor problem. Learn how to weigh aesthetic and functional justifications across a wide array of mechanical, thermal, chemical, electrical and manual techniques About the Author 8 Table of Contents 10 Preface 20 Acknowledgements 22 Symbols and Abbreviations 24 1 Overview of Deburring and Edge Finishing Technology 28 2 Plant Standards and Edge Needs 52 3 Burr Prevention 66 4 Burr Formation 80 5 Part Design and Processing Considerations 122 6 Mass Finishing 148 7 Spindle Finishing 212 8 Other Loose Abrasive-deburring Processes 220 9 Abrasive Blasting 236 10 Bonded-abrasive Deburring 264 11 Brush Deburring 288 12 Abrasive Flow Machining (AFM) 316 13 Electrochemical Deburring 326 14 Electropolish Deburring 340 15 Thermal Energy Deburring 350 16 Mechanized Cutting and Robotic Deburring 358 17 Manual Deburring 382 18 Sheet Metal Deburring 394 19 Lesser Known Deburring Processes 404 Index 414 Written by industry expert, LaRoux Gillespie, this handbook is a comprehensive guide to burr removal and the treatment of edges. Armed with this in-depth guide to deburring technologies, any engineer involved with part manufacturing will quickly discover how to accurately identify and evaluate the most efficient and cost effective deburring option(s) for a specific application. What constitutes a "burr-free" part varies among companies and quality control departments.