3D printing’s real value is that you can whip up objects in all kinds of whacky geometries with a minimum of fuss. However, there’s almost always some post-processing to do. Like many manufactured ...

Flashing on die cast parts must be removed for operational, safety and aesthetic reasons, but how the chore is competed often comes under considerable scrutiny by manufacturing engineers and more ...

The latest episode “Made in the USA” podcast explores a company that uses collaborative robots, one of the key tools helping US machine shops and other manufacturers compete with lower cost countries ...

TRUMPF has introduced a new TruTool TKA 1500 edge milling tool with updated features to reliably create sheet metal edges with repeatable accuracy and without any rework. The redesigned deburring tool ...

Cross-drilled holes act as conduits for fluids, lubricants and gases. Failing to remove burrs can cause blockage of these critical passages or create turbulence in the flow. In automated machining, ...

Overview of Deburring Processes provides an introduction to the various types of burrs and the methods of burr removal in modern manufacturing. Manual, mechanized, and automated deburring processes ...

Heule Precision Tools ’ DL2 deburring tool is a compact mechanical deburring tool for 1.00-2.1-mm bores in a wide range of materials, including steel, stainless steel, titanium, aluminum, composites ...

During most machining operations, components become burred, and sharp edges or material compression occurs. These affect the quality of the part and can create issues with assembly and failure of ...