Smoothing Sheet Metal Edges

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Smoothing sheet metal edges.

This reducing the risk of peeling and rust corrosion. There has to be an easier cheaper way. This is an extremely effective reliable way to prevent flutter twisting and scratching the sheet. This process will round the edge of the metal and create a groove in the point.

W222 mounted point a54gfx nc part no. The rounded edges provide a larger bonding surface for galvanizing paint and coatings. The cuts are curved not straight. I ve used brass tape on the curved edges to cover.

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. Secure the sheet metal to prevent slipping. These are caused by the type of cutting tool how sharp it is and the material it s made from. I make decorative wind spinners for the garden using sheet metal.

Smooth and even rounding is essential whether you need to comply with the regulations en 1090 iso 8501 iso 12944 or imo pspc. Left alone metal burrs can create potentially costly issues for manufacturers. No pictures sorry. Is there a small tool to bend the edges flatten down.

Step 2 use your die grinder with a mounted point we like shape w222 and simply run the point over the edge of the sheet metal. Use the 220 grit sandpaper and begin to smooth the edges of the metal using light strokes. 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. Use a polishing pad once the metal is smooth to remove any metal dust and bring out the shine of the metal.

Tim borges north american distribution sales manager demonstrates how to smooth the edge of stainless steel sheet metal by using a w222 mounted point. Cutting w scissors leaves sharp edges. As the rough edges are removed switch to finer grit sandpaper. Use a die grinder with the mounted point and simply run the point over the edge of the sheet metal.

Finishing and smoothing sheet edges. Run the mounted point over the other sides to break those sharp. Metal deburring is essential to ensure the quality and functionality of metal parts. The radius cutters from beveltools create a uniform rouned edge in one pass.

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. Step 1 secure the sheet metal to prevent slipping.