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.
Novoflex - Standard Duty
Designed with round, abrasive beads fastened to the end of flexible nylon filaments, Osborn ATB™ Novoflex flexible honing tools are ideal for a variety of bore cleaning tasks. Tools create crosshatch pattern for improved oil retention and increased efficiency, and will even provide an edge break not possible with conventional honing stones.
Novoflex - Heavy Duty
The longer brush length of Osborn’s heavy duty ATB™ Novoflex Tool tackles tough honing projects with efficiency. Silicon Carbide abrasive beads are fastened to durable nylon filaments to allow the tool to conform to the bore surface. Flexible filaments are engineered to provide the correct pressure to create an ideal hone over the life of the tool.
Straight Back Scratch Brush
Solid hardwood block with staple-set steel wire fill makes this brush ideal for cleaning large flat stone or brick surfaces.
Plastic Small Cleaning Scratch Brush
Effectively target clean small areas with this economical wire fill scratch brush. Durable molded plastic handle with hang hole comes in choice of wire or synthetic fill for use on various surfaces.
VLRY V-Grooved Yoke Style - Inch Sizes
A V-grooved yoke style cam follower is a type of roller bearing that follows a cam profile and is used in industrial automation. It consists of a roller element in a yoke-style outer ring with a V-groove for following a cam profile, providing stability and convenience in mounting.
PLRY Plain Yoke Style - Inch Sizes
A Plain Yoke Style Cam Follower is a type of roller bearing that has a cylindrical stud as the inner raceway and a yoke-shaped outer raceway that provides a flat surface for attaching to an external mechanism. The yoke shape provides a simple and reliable solution for attaching the cam follower to a mating component, such as a machine frame, arm, or link. The plain (non-flanged) outer surface provides minimal axial height, making it suitable for applications with tight installation constraints. This style of cam follower is commonly used in a wide range of applications, including material handling equipment, conveyors, packaging machinery, and automation equipment.
HPVA V-Grooved - Yoke Style - Metric Sizes
A Plain Yoke Style Cam Follower is a type of roller bearing that has a plain (non-flanged) outer surface and a yoke-shaped inner ring. It is commonly used in light to medium load applications and provides a simple, low-cost solution for cam and track following. The yoke-shaped inner ring allows for easy installation and the plain outer surface provides minimal axial height, making it suitable for applications with tight installation constraints.
FLRY Flanged Yoke Style - Inch Sizes
A Flanged Yoke Style Cam Follower is a type of roller bearing that has an outer flange or rim to increase the surface area and stability of the bearing. It is commonly used in high-load and high-misalignment applications, providing increased stability and accuracy for the cam or track it is following. The flange also helps to simplify the mounting process and provides additional support for the bearing.
CLRY Crowned Yoke Style - Inch Sizes
A Crowned Yoke Style cam follower is a type of roller bearing with a convex (crowned) outer surface that helps to reduce stress and evenly distribute load across the bearing surface. It is commonly used in applications where heavy loads and high-misalignment conditions are present, and helps to ensure consistent contact between the bearing and the cam or track it is following.
Knot Wire Bridled Cup Brush
Osborn’s Knot Wire Bridled Cup Brush features a unique knotted design for strength and longevity. Bridle reduces the flare of the wires for increased aggressiveness, and can be removed after partial wear to extend the useful life of the brush.
Grit Cup Brush with Shank
Designed for standard duty with choice of 80 or 180 grit, Osborn’s grit cup brushes are ideal for a wide variety of cleaning and finishing jobs. Shank mounted for convenient use on hand-held power tools. All brushes are constructed with a 1/4" shank.
Conventional Sisal and Cloth/Sisal Buff
Full disc sisal buffs are used for cut down operations of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. They are constructed from top quality sisal, sewn and treated for added cut and life. Cloth/Sisal conventional buffs alternate cloth and sisal ply to create the desired firmness of the buff. The use of the cloth in the buff adds value in compound retention and softens the buff for contoured parts. The combination of cloth and sisal provides cutting action and high color on steel and aluminum parts.