Enhancing Component Quality through Robotic Deburring Solutions: Kemet's Innovative Approach to Deburring Processes
During the machining process, parts may become subject to burring, sharp edges, and material compression, which can negatively impact the quality of the component and potentially lead to issues with assembly and part failure. As a result, the removal of burrs is often a critical aspect of many lapping and polishing processes offered by Kemet.
Kemet remains at the forefront of technological advancements in deburring solutions, offering a comprehensive range of precision power hand tool systems, including products from Nakanishi, Diprofil, and Flexible Drive Systems, along with a full range of Xebec deburring and polishing products.
Conventional deburring techniques have relied on abrasive-loaded nylon brushes, but the Xebec products utilise abrasive ceramic fibres, offering improved cutting ability. A single bristle consists of 500-1000 ceramic fibres that act as cutting edges, making Xebec brushes suitable for grinding, smoothing, polishing, and deburring. These brushes can be utilised for hand use or incorporated into CNC/Robotic processes, with custom tools to address a wide range of deburring challenges, such as after face-milling, end milling, and drilling, as well as polishing brushes to remove cutter marks on various surfaces and internal diameters. The effectiveness of Xebec brushes in deburring can be assessed by determining if they can be bent with a fingernail.
CNC/Robotic Deburring
The Xebec products cater for either hand use or for in process, CNC/Robotic use, with tailored tools for the full range of deburring challenges, including after face-milling, end milling and drilling; threading and drilling, and polishing brushes to remove cutter marks on top surfaces, side, inner diameters, and channels. A simple check whether the Xebec brush range is suitable for removing the burr is to see if it can be bent by your fingernail. If they can be bent, then the brushes will work.
The ceramic fibres used in Xebec brushes maintain their cutting ability and straight shape, even after continuous use, as new cutting edges are continually exposed. This makes them ideal for high-volume CNC deburring and polishing operations, where consistency and efficiency are critical.
In addition to ceramic brushes, Kemet also offers Xebec Back Burr Cutters, specifically designed for deburring drilled or tapped holes. These tools come equipped with a personalised tool path to ensure optimal cutting angles and prevent the generation of secondary burrs. Tests have shown that these deburring tools can significantly reduce machining times by up to 90%.
Kemet's team of technical representatives is available to provide expert advice on the most appropriate brush for each customer's component geometry, material, and challenge. Drawing from Xebec's vast knowledge base, gleaned from providing deburring solutions to companies across a variety of industries, including medical, aerospace, automotive, and electronics.
