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.
Ringlock Wire Wheel Brush
Specially designed to brush down-hole, internal surfaces and other hard-to-reach areas. Designed with Osborn’s proprietary TufWire™ wire strands to provide effective brushing, this product can be mounted singly or in multiples, directly onto the shaft of a portable tool to accommodate a wide variety of tasks.
Crimped High Speed Small Grinder Wire Wheel Brush
Osborn's Crimped High Speed Small Grinder Wire Wheel Brush are ideal for light duty cleaning and finishing applications. Our proprietary wire design ensures consistent, thorough cleaning and longevity. For use with portable air and electric tools.
Crimped Wire Wide Face Wheel Brush
Combining Osborn’s proprietary TufWire™ construction with a wider face width, Crimped Wire Wide Face Wheel Brushes provide quick, efficient brushing on production work and general maintenance tasks. As with all Osborn TufWire™ products, brushes are designed for consistent performance and longevity to save you time and money. Wheels fit directly onto 2” diameter arbors without adapters. Use of the adapter kit is required for other arbor sizes.
Knot Wire Wheel Brush
Featuring Osborn’s proprietary TufWire™ wire strands and rugged knot-type construction, Osborn Knot Wire Wheel Brushes provide more brush flexibility to deliver more uniform results. The design also ensures maximum safety and efficient operation at high speeds, making them ideal for a wide variety of projects.
Knot Wire Wheel Brush with Shank
Designed to operate efficiently at high speeds, Osborn’s standard twist Knot Wire Wheels with Shank are ideal for a wide range of applications. Constructed of our proprietary TufWire™, these brushes thoroughly clean metal and other surfaces and are designed for long-term use. All brushes have a ¼” shank.
Small Diameter Nylon Wheel Brush
Osborn’s Small Diameter Nylon Wheel Brush features durable synthetic filaments that are tough enough to remove burrs, scale, rust, carbon, corrosion, and plastic flash. Flexible, non-metallic fill material makes it an ideal choice for materials that would typically be damaged by wire brushes. Made in the USA.
Small Diameter TY™ Encapsulated Wheel Brush - Standard Duty
The power and premium quality of an Osborn TY™ Encapsulated Wheel Brush sized down to fit hand-held air and electric tools such as pencil grinders. Ideal for confined areas, flash/rust removal, and aggressive deburring in tight spots. Made in the USA.
TY™ Encapsulated Wheel Brush - Narrow Face, Standard Duty
Safely remove paint/coatings, busbar insulation and hose skiving with Osborn’s versatile narrow face, standard duty TY™ Encapsulated Wheel Brush. Made in the USA.
TY™ Encapsulated Wheel Brush - Wide Face, Standard Duty
Safely remove paint/coatings, busbar insulation and hose skiving on larger surfaces with Osborn’s wide face, standard duty TY™ Encapsulated Wheel Brush.
TY™ Encapsulated Wheel Brush - Medium Face, Standard Duty
Safely remove rubber flashing and more with Osborn’s TY™ Encapsulated Wheel Brush. Can be used singly or mounted in multiples to tackle a wide variety of projects.
TufBrush Stringer Bead Brush
Trust Osborn TufBrush™ products to get the toughest jobs done quickly and efficiently. Osborn’s unique design starts with quality wire. TufWire™, our proprietary wire strands, offers increased rigidity and aggressiveness. Combined with a unique knot design, TufBrush™ products consistently remove 60% more material than standard carbon steel wire varieties. Because of the brush’s state-of-the-art design, TufBrush products last twice as long as commodity brushes, which means less replacements and less downtime.
Knot Wire Wheel Brush - Extra Heavy Duty
Tackle the toughest jobs with Osborn’s extra heavy duty Knot Wire Wheel Brush. Brushes feature our proprietary TufWire™, which is 2-3 times more aggressive than standard carbon steel wire in competitors’ brushes and provides unmatched longevity. TufWire™, along with the rugged, tight cross-section profile of the brush, makes quick work of demanding tasks such as gear deburring, pipeline cleaning, rust removal, and weld cleaning. For use with automatic/semi-automatic equipment or off-hand work.