Description

SPHERICAL/BALL BURRS: Precision Finishing for Demanding Applications

Spherical/Ball Burrs, also known as ball burs or rotary burs, are versatile cutting tools designed for a wide range of precision finishing, deburring, and shaping applications. Their spherical shape allows for access to intricate contours and hard-to-reach areas, making them invaluable in various industries. Unlike cylindrical burs, ball burs offer a consistent cutting action across their entire surface, resulting in smoother, more uniform finishes.

Key Features & Benefits:

• Versatile Applications: Ideal for deburring, smoothing, shaping, blending, and finishing a variety of materials including metals (ferrous and non-ferrous), plastics, wood, composites, and ceramics.
• Spherical Cutting Surface: Provides consistent cutting action across the entire tool, eliminating chatter marks and ensuring a smooth, uniform finish. This is particularly beneficial for intricate geometries and curved surfaces.
• Accessibility to Tight Spaces: The spherical shape allows for easy access to confined areas and complex contours, making them ideal for internal deburring and finishing.
• High-Speed Performance: Designed for use with rotary tools, they offer efficient and fast material removal rates.
• Durable Construction: Manufactured from high-quality materials (often high-speed steel, carbide, or diamond) for extended tool life and performance.
• Variety of Sizes and Materials: Available in a wide range of sizes (diameters) and materials to suit your specific application requirements. This ensures optimal performance for various material hardness and job complexities.
• Clean Cutting Action: Minimizes material tearing and burr formation, leading to improved surface quality.
• Improved Efficiency: Faster and more efficient than manual methods for deburring and finishing.

Specifications (General - Specifics vary by product):

• Material: High-Speed Steel (HSS), Carbide, Diamond (for extra hard materials)
• Shank Type: Commonly available with cylindrical shanks for easy compatibility with rotary tools. (Specific shank sizes - 1/8", 1/4", 6mm, etc., will vary based on the specific product).
• Diameter: Wide range available, from small diameters for intricate work to larger diameters for heavier material removal.
• Cut Type: Single-cut (for fine finishing) or double-cut (for faster material removal) – will depend on the specific tool.

Applications:

• Deburring: Removing sharp edges and burrs from machined parts.
• Finishing: Smoothing and refining surfaces for a polished look.
• Shaping: Creating curved surfaces and intricate contours.
• Blending: Creating seamless transitions between different surfaces.
• Mold Making: Creating detailed and precise molds.
• Jewelry Making: Precise shaping and polishing of metal components.
• Medical Device Manufacturing: Precise deburring and finishing of medical instruments.
• Automotive Manufacturing: Finishing automotive components.

Selection Considerations:

When selecting a spherical burr, consider the following:

• Material of the workpiece: Choose a burr made from a material suitable for the material being worked on.
• Size of the burr: Select a size appropriate for the size of the area being worked on.
• Cut type: Single-cut for fine finishing, double-cut for faster material removal.
• Shank diameter: Ensure compatibility with your rotary tool.

Note: Always wear appropriate safety equipment (eye protection, hearing protection, etc.) when using rotary burs. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for safe and proper use.