Machine Deburring is Far Superior to Hand Deburring

As manufacturers enter Q4, many are beginning to think about capital expenditures and capital improvements for the new year. For manufacturers who use deburring as part of their manufacturing process it can be helpful to figure out the benefits of deburring by hand versus deburring mechanically.

Deburring has long a proven itself to be a reliable process that can improve product consistency, create reliability in production numbers and limit unnecessary downtime. It’s also an important element in ensuring safety for employees and maintaining compliance. Those debating on making the switch from hand to mechanical can receive help from considering its edge standards.

Consistency

One of the strongest arguments for switching from hand deburring to mechanical processes is consistency. Mechanical processes can produce a satisfactory level of detail that often cannot be measured by the human eye. This level of detail is important when the need for consistency is high. Another consideration is who is doing the work. The hand-deburred choice will vary from piece to piece. Will the same person be available to produce the same result every time?

Cost Effectiveness

Whether you’re looking at a hand process or a mechanical one, overall cost is an important factor. Manufacturers running a small quantity of product might not reap the benefits of a process that’s done intermittently. Organizations with the need to scale up production and efficiency might receive help from a mechanical solution.

Machines can speed up production and manage more pieces per hour than a human who is deburring by hand. Depending on the diameter of the workpiece, a machine can cycle as few as 10 seconds per piece. Plus, self-contained cooling systems can prolong the life of tools and enhance processes. Best of all, a mechanical choice requires a low level of functional or detail-level training.

Finding Solutions

CDMC understands a deburring solution needs to be unique to the needs of the manufacturer. We offer a number of deburring solutions that are equipped and programmed to manage nearly any request from sprockets and camshafts to programmed functions. Our machines even offer the ability to accommodate robotic loading and unloading of parts.

To learn more about our custom deburring options, contact Cleveland Deburring Machine Company for a no-cost application evaluation.