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.
V-Groove Long Handle Scratch Brush
Designed specifically for use in hard-to-reach areas requiring a narrow face. Wire tufts are firmly anchored to long hardwood handle. Premium construction ensures long service life.
Gray Bar Cut/Color Compound
A full range of solid polishing compounds that can be used individually or in combination to achieve a desired result. All compounds are supplied in many variations and sizes for manual and robotic operations. There is no one size fits all, Osborn prides itself on recommending the best, most efficient solution for every application.
PLRH Plain Style, Inch Sizes
A High Temperature Plain Style Cam Follower from Osborn is a type of roller bearing designed to operate in high temperature environments. It has a plain (non-flanged) outer surface and a cylindrical inner raceway. This design is optimized for use in high temperature applications, with materials and construction methods chosen to withstand elevated temperatures without sacrificing performance or durability. The plain outer surface provides minimal axial height, making it suitable for applications with tight installation constraints, while the cylindrical inner raceway provides a simple and reliable solution for light to medium load applications. Osborn is known for producing high-quality bearings and components, and their high temperature cam followers are no exception, delivering reliable performance even in challenging environments.
TY™ Black Max Encapsulated Cup Brush - Extra Heavy Duty
The toughest projects call for even tougher tools. Osborn’s TY ™ Black Max Encapsulated Cup Brush features TufWire™ steel wire strands encapsulated in a heat-resistant polymer for extra heavy duty usage. With encapsulation, only the tips of the wire are exposed, increasing rigidity for maximum aggression.
High Speed Small Grinder Knot Wire Cup Brush - Heavy Duty
Designed for extra heavy-duty tasks, Osborn heavy-duty High Speed Small Grinder Knot Wire Cup Brushes are specially treated to withstand rigorous use. Premium quality knot style TufWire™ prevents premature failure and provides aggressive cleaning and pipe bevel buffing. Brushes are made for use on portable 4-1/2” and 5” grinders.
Crimped Polypropylene Wheel Brush
Premium quality Polypropylene filaments offer exceptional brush life and flexibility, making Osborn Crimped Polypropylene Wheel Brushes the ideal choice for lighter applications.
TY™ Encapsulated Wheel Brush - Stringer Bead
Osborn’s heavy duty TY™ Encapsulated Wheel Brush features a narrow face and crimped wire, ideal for standard stringer bead weld cleaning tasks. Premium quality wire firmly supported by elastomer provides uniform brush performance and lengthened life span. Made in the USA.
Situft™ Nylon Internal Brush
Featuring durable nylon filament for increased brush life, Osborn’s Situft™ Nylon Internal Brush offers light-duty cleaning and dirt removal from confined areas. Situft brushes should only be used with suitable holders and fully chucked.
Helituf Crimped Wire Internal Brush Kit
Tackle a variety of cleaning and brushing tasks with Osborn’s Helituf Crimped Wire Internal Brush Kit. Kit comes with 12 different sized brushes and both available sized brush holders. Each Helituf brush features a unique, helix design with rugged, heavily-filled wire for optimal performance and brush longevity.
Nylon Percolator Brush
Osborn’s Nylon Percolator Brush features high quality .01” white nylon fill in a twisted wire stem/handle. Includes eye loop for convenient use as a hand tool. Ideal for cleaning internal percolator stems and similar applications.
Straight Wire Valve Guide Brush
Narrow diameter steel wire brush can be used as a hand tool, on a drill press, or on portable power tools. Ideal for cleaning valve guide bores or similar applications.
Utility Scrub Brush - Long Handle
Choice of oval-trimmed fill material staple-set into long hardwood handle for ease of use.