Smoothing Sheet Metal Edges

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.

Smoothing sheet metal edges.

Step 1 secure the sheet metal to prevent slipping. Secure the sheet metal to prevent slipping. 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. This reducing the risk of peeling and rust corrosion.

Finishing and smoothing sheet edges. This process will round the edge of the metal and create a groove in the point. Step 3 repeat. 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.

Thanx for any help. 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. I ve used brass tape on the curved edges to cover. The radius cutters from beveltools create a uniform rouned edge in one pass.

Smooth and even rounding is essential whether you need to comply with the regulations en 1090 iso 8501 iso 12944 or imo pspc. No pictures sorry. Use the 220 grit sandpaper and begin to smooth the edges of the metal using light strokes. Tim borges north american distribution sales manager demonstrates how to smooth the edge of stainless steel sheet metal by using a w222 mounted point.

All metal prototyping and cnc machined components will leave behind a pattern of characteristic scratches on the workpiece. W222 mounted point a54gfx nc part no. Cutting w scissors leaves sharp edges. There has to be an easier cheaper way.

The rounded edges provide a larger bonding surface for galvanizing paint and coatings. This is an extremely effective reliable way to prevent flutter twisting and scratching the sheet. Metal deburring is essential to ensure the quality and functionality of metal parts. I make decorative wind spinners for the garden using sheet metal.

The cuts are curved not straight. 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. Working with sheet metal.

Run the mounted point over the other sides to break those sharp. These are caused by the type of cutting tool how sharp it is and the material it s made from.