what is deburring

Deburring is a finishing process that removes sharp edges, burrs, fins, or inconsistencies from materials such as metals, steel, and alloys, leaving the material with smooth edges and a fine finished surface. Burrs are raised, sharp, or jagged pieces of material on a workpiece that affect the quality, longevity, and performance of the part. Deburring is frequently performed after machining operations that can leave sharp edges on the material, known as burrs, or in weld removal. Deburring machines are used to remove burrs by mechanical, electrochemical, and thermal methods. Mechanical deburring with a machine eliminates the need for hand sanding and grinding, increases productivity, decreases material consumption, and improves finished results. Deburring also helps enhance the surface quality of a part, making it flush for adhesion or joined to other parts, safer, more functional, and more aesthetically appealing.