Is there a small tool to bend the edges flatten down.
How to take off sharp edges of sheet metal.
I ve used brass tape on the curved edges to cover.
Use the metal file or the half round file to remove the largest burrs or rough edges.
Use a die grinder with the mounted point and simply run the point over the edge of the sheet metal.
No pictures sorry.
As the groove in the point wears just move down the point to create a new groove and so on.
As figure 3 shows a sheared sheet metal edge has several attributes that make it sharp.
Left alone metal burrs can create potentially costly issues for manufacturers.
Thanx for any help.
Deburr one edge flip the piece over and deburr the other side.
Practically every metal cutting process leaves a burr.
Choose a rasp cut for rough cuts of soft materials and a curved cut file for automotive body work.
That s why people in our shop wear high quality industrial gloves and it s why we take the time to remove sharp edges from your fabricated products.
Step 1 secure the sheet metal to prevent slipping.
Continue around the edge of the metal until the large burrs have been removed.
For fast removal of stock choose a double cut file.
Run the mounted point over the other sides to break those sharp.
Step 3 repeat.
There has to be an easier cheaper way.
I make decorative wind spinners for the garden using sheet metal.
Too much pressure and you ll create a new sharp edge.
In the above photo it appears that the e200 bit would give the best results.
According to the paper the use of gloves should be a last resort websites for metal industry organizations also acknowledge the dangers of sheet metal and offer test suggestions.
The edges may appear flat but shearing dies leave burrs.
This process will round the edge of the metal and create a groove in the point.
Use a double cut file to file brass bronze copper and tin.
Well burrs on sheet metal are like miniature shark s teeth ready to slice and dice soft flesh.
Light pressure drag the cutter along the edge and you would see a curl of aluminum from the cutter.
Metal deburring is essential to ensure the quality and functionality of metal parts.
Cutting w scissors leaves sharp edges.
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.
Press the file on the metal gently pushing it away.
For finishing use a single cut file.
Run the point over the other sides to break those sharp edges.
Secure the sheet metal to prevent slipping.
The cuts are curved not straight.
