Smoothing Sheet Metal Edges

This is an extremely effective reliable way to prevent flutter twisting and scratching the sheet.

Smoothing sheet metal edges.

The cuts are curved not straight. W222 mounted point a54gfx nc part no. Thanx for any help. As the rough edges are removed switch to finer grit sandpaper.

O do this screw or clamp the sheet between two particle boards in the sandwich principle ensure that the uneven rough sheet edge only protrudes 2 3mm over the particle boards. Step 3 repeat. Step 1 secure the sheet metal to prevent slipping. The radius cutters from beveltools create a uniform rouned edge in one pass.

Left alone metal burrs can create potentially costly issues for manufacturers. This process will round the edge of the metal and create a groove in the point. This reducing the risk of peeling and rust corrosion. Ways to remove sharp edges and burrs although many processes can be used for deburring not all of them are equally efficient or applicable to any given case.

Cutting w scissors leaves sharp edges. Smooth and even rounding is essential whether you need to comply with the regulations en 1090 iso 8501 iso 12944 or imo pspc. Tim borges north american distribution sales manager demonstrates how to smooth the edge of stainless steel sheet metal by using a w222 mounted point. Secure the sheet metal to prevent slipping.

Metal deburring is essential to ensure the quality and functionality of metal parts. Use a die grinder with the mounted point and simply run the point over the edge of the sheet metal. I make decorative wind spinners for the garden using sheet metal. Is there a small tool to bend the edges flatten down.

In some cases these scratches can be ignored but usually to make a truly finished part one or more secondary processes need to be applied. Finishing and smoothing sheet edges. All metal prototyping and cnc machined components will leave behind a pattern of characteristic scratches on the workpiece. Working with sheet metal.

Use the 220 grit sandpaper and begin to smooth the edges of the metal using light strokes. There has to be an easier cheaper way. Run the mounted point over the other sides to break those sharp. Use a polishing pad once the metal is smooth to remove any metal dust and bring out the shine of the metal.

The rounded edges provide a larger bonding surface for galvanizing paint and coatings. No pictures sorry.