No. The ceramic fiber filament works as abrasive material.
The Brush utilizes ceramic fiber filament as the abrasive material. Unlike wire and nylon brushes, it does not deform. Since it retains its original shape, XEBEC Brush is an optimal tool for CNC deburring and polishing.
Ceramic fiber filaments that maintain an overwhelming grinding power at the tip are woven to form the bristle of the Brush. The Brush length shortens as it wears, but the ceramic fiber filaments self-sharpen. Theoretically, the grinding power of the ceramic fiber filament does not change up to the base of the Brush, but as the bristle becomes shorter due to wear, the bristle becomes stiffer and conversely, the grinding power increases. Therefore, we recommend using up to 2/3 of the total length of the Brush under the same processing parameters. If the Brush shortens further, it may be necessary to adjust the processing parameters to reduce the grinding power in order to continue deburring under the same condition. Some customers reuse Brushes for different surfaces or workpiece after using up 2/3 of their total lengths.
No. XEBEC Brushes do not contain abrasive grains that cause it. However, if dust and sludge accumulate, the performance of this product may be affected. It is recommended to wash them off.
XEBEC Brush is capable of removing burrs with root thickness of 0.2mm or burrs that can be easily removed with fingernails.
Burrs that are easily removable with fingernails.
Yes. It can also be used polishing and for removing cutter marks and achieve surface roughness of about Ra0.1μm.
It is not possible to achieve mirror bright finish. However, it is possible to achieve rough to medium finish in automated CNC operation. This enables drastic reduction in cycle time compared to hand polishing.
It is possible to polish the bottom surface of the dovetail groove, not exceeding the dovetail groove (gland) width.
However, brush marks will remain on the surface in radial direction, which may cause leakage and other problems. In such a case it is necessary to remove them with hand polishing. Even then, the total time required for polishing will be reduced drastically compared to hand polishing alone.
Since this product has a minimum diameter of 6mm, please also consider the XEBEC Brush Surface End Type with 1-3mm diameters.
Generally, this product is suitable for polishing a flat surface. However, if the curvature of the surface is shallow, it may be applicable.
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It is possible if the tip of the Brush is applied perpendicularly to the tapered surface.
It is not possible to remove burrs without breaking the edges, because burrs are removed by the cutting action of the Brush. However, it may be possible to minimize the edge break in either of the following 3 ways.
If you want to reduce edge break, increase the feed rate by 1,000min-1 as long as burrs can still be removed. It would also help to reduce the cycle time.
Decrease the rotational speed by 10 to 20% as long as burrs can still be removed.
It may be possible to reduce the edge break by selecting a different color Brush. Different Brush colors indicate different grinding powers. The edge surface finish improves in the order of Blue (A32), White (A21), Red (A11) and Pink (A13).
It is possible to round edges while deburring with radius in the range of 0.1-03mm.
In using XEBEC Brush Surface, the rotational speed and the depth of cut need to be controlled and maintained accurately. Therefore, it cannot be used manually. However, XEBEC Brush Surface End Type is an optimal hand tool for deburring and polishing.
It is applicable to any material with hardness of up to HRC65, including aluminum, steel, and cast iron, as well as difficult-to-machine materials such as stainless steel and Inconel.
Yes, it can. However, depending on the material, it may cause the workpiece to deform or to discolor. If deformation or discoloration becomes a problem, it may be possible to improve it by setting the rotational speed to about 1/10 of the recommended initial condition.
It can withstand temperatures up to 150 degree Celsius. The binder of the Brush is made of resin, and it cannot withstand higher temperatures.
Depending on the size and the material, it may still be possible to remove the burrs even if the rotational speed is below the recommended speed. One possible solution is to select a Brush with higher grinding power.
If the tool cannot be rotated, the grinding power cannot be sufficient to remove burrs in most cases. We recommend using a lathe with a milling function.
Fix the Brush and rotate it with a rotary tool. Then press a cutoff wheel to the Brush. It is best to choose a thin cutoff wheel.
It depends on the application and which type of Brush to use. For more information, please contact us at: https://www.xebec-tech.com/en/contact/
Different colors indicate different grinding powers to aid the selection of the optimal tool, depending on the material and burr sizes. The ratio of the grinding powers is Pink: Red: White: Blue: 30: 100: 200: 600.
There is no grit designation for XEBEC Brush. Different colors indicate different grinding powers to aid the selection of the optimal tool, depending on the material and burr sizes.
Customization of the bristle length is possible. However, it is not possible to customize Sleeve and Shank lengths.
The only customization we are able to accommodate are the reduction or extension of the bristle length and modification of the Brush tip shape. For more information, please contact us at: https://www.xebec-tech.com/en/contact/
Yes, we are able to offer drawings in PDF format. Please send us your request at: https://www.xebec-tech.com/en/contact/
*Please note that we are unable to offer drawings in any CAD data file such as dxf file.
If the finish quality and reducing tool cost are important, we recommend selecting a small diameter Brush to contour the surface of the workpiece. If the cycle time is important, we recommend a large diameter Brush to process the entire surface of the workpiece at once. Either way, the Brush diameter should be 1.5 to 2 times the width of the surface to be processed.
If the finish quality and reducing tool cost are important, we recommend selecting a small diameter Brush to contour the surface of the workpiece. If the cycle time is important, we recommend a large diameter Brush to process the entire surface of the workpiece at once.
Clamp the shank of XEBEC Brush Surface with the tool holder of the machine tool. It can also be stored in the automatic tool changer (ATC). Immediately after the machining operation, rotate and apply the Brush to the workpiece inside the same machine tool to deburr or to polish. It can also be used with robots, custom machine tools and drilling machines. XEBEC Brush Surface End Type can also be used with electric rotary tool, but not with any pneumatic tool.
Refer to the initial processing conditions table that shows rotational speed, depth of cut, and feed rate. The appropriate Brush projection length is also shown in the table. In addition, select the direction of rotation so that the Brush is up cutting against burrs. Processing conditions vary depending on the Brush diameter and burr size. For more details, refer to the “How to use” page.
Theoretically, the grinding power of the ceramic fiber filament does not change up to the base of the Brush, but as the bristle becomes shorter due to wear, the bristle becomes stiffer and conversely, the grinding power increases. Therefore, we recommend using up to 2/3 of the total length of the Brush under the same processing parameters. If the Brush shortens further, it may be necessary to adjust the processing parameters to reduce the grinding power in order to continue deburring under the same condition. Some customers reuse Brushes for different surfaces or workpiece after using up 2/3 of their total lengths.
Although we do not actively recommend it, some customers have used it with a longer Brush projection length when they needed to avoid tool interference or when they needed the Brush to expand wider. However, please note that the brushes and sleeves have not been tested for strength with the Brush projection extended, and this way of using the product is outside of the warranty.
Either is fine, although wet machining produces a better surface finish quality and helps to improve the tool life. This product can be used with both oil-based and water-soluble coolant.
If aluminum is the material or if the surface has been finished with diamond tools, the application of this tool may cause the surface to appear dull or cloudy. Also, due to Brush marks, it cannot achieve a mirror bright finish. However, it is capable of polishing the surface at the same time while deburring. It is capable of achieving surface roughness of up to Ra0.1µm on steel and stainless steel workpieces.
It varies depending on the Brush color, which indicates the grinding power. In one pass, the Red Brush is capable of removing 1-2 micrometers of material, the White Brush 2-3 micrometers, and the Blue Brush 4-6 micrometers, respectively.
Measure it at the tip of the Brush.
Adjust with tool offsets until half of the Brush projection length is used up. After that, adjust the projection length manually. For example, when using with a Brush with a recommended projection length of 15mm, adjust with tool offsets until the Brush is worn 7.5mm, then manually adjust the Brush projection length back to 15mm. Loosen the screws on the side of the sleeve to make adjustments. XEBEC Brush Length Adjustment Tool enables easy and efficient manual adjustments. If you prefer to automate this operation completely, consider using XEBEC Self-Adjusting Sleeve.
XEBEC Brush is capable of removing burrs with root thickness of 0.2mm or burrs that can be easily removed with fingernails. If the wear is fast even under this condition, the tool life may be improved by changing processing conditions.
1.Increase the feed rate
If the cycle time is important, increase the feed rate by 1,000 min-1, checking to ensure that burrs are still removed.
2. Decrease rotational speed
Reduce the rotational speed by 10-20%, checking to ensure that burrs are still removed.
XEBEC Brush is capable of removing burrs with root thickness of 0.2mm or burrs that can be easily removed with fingernails.
If the tool life is short even with the target burr size, check followings.
1.Increase the feed rate
If the cycle time is important, increase the feed rate by 1,000 min-1, checking to ensure that burrs are still removed.
2. Decrease rotational speed
Reduce the rotational speed by 10-20%, checking to ensure that burrs are still removed.
XEBEC Brush is capable of removing burrs with root thickness of 0.2mm or burrs that can be easily removed with fingernails. If the burrs are not removed even with the target burr size and the recommended depth of cut, check the following 3 points.
Point 1: Increase the rotational speed to upper limit.
Point 2: Check the rotational direction of the Brush to ensure that it is upcutting against horizontal burrs.
Point3: Choose the appropriate Brush color according to the material and the burr size. The grinding power of the Brush becomes more aggressive in the order of Pink (A13), Red (A11), White (A21), and Blue (A32).
It varies greatly depending on the material and burr size, and the processing conditions.
Edge break may be minimized in following three ways.
1.Increase the feed rate
If the cycle time is important, increase the feed rate by 1,000 min-1, checking to ensure that burrs are still removed.
2. Decrease rotational speed
Reduce the rotational speed by 10-20%, checking to ensure that burrs can still removed.
3. Check Brush color (grinding power)
Choosing an appropriate Brush color may help to minimize edge break. The surface finish the Brush can achieve becomes finer in the order of Blue (A32), White (A21), Red (A11), and Pink (A13).
The Brush marks cannot be completely removed, but the surface roughness can be improved. The surface finish the Brush can achieve becomes finer in the order of Blue (A32), White (A21), Red (A11), and Pink (A13). Choose a Brush with the capability to achieve a better surface finish.
It may be possible to improve the surface roughness in following three ways.
The surface finish the Brush can achieve becomes finer in the order of Blue (A32), White (A21), Red (A11), and Pink (A13).
Wet machining (either oil-based or water-soluble fluid is fine) enables improved surface roughness although dry machining is also possible.
Given the same cycle time, increasing the number of passes is more effective than decreasing the feed rate to improve the surface roughness.
If Brush projection length or the depth of cut exceeds the recommended values, or if the Brush contacts an upright wall, it may were unevenly. Make adjustments to avoid them. Unevenly worn Brushes can be reshaped with diamond disc blade.
Yes, they are available as maintenance parts.
The dedicated wrench for S06M is available as a maintenance part. Product Code: WRENCH06M
The material of the outer cylinder is different and it is made of resin. However, it has similar tensile strength as other Sleeves made of metal.
We may be able to introduce you to a manufacturer. Please contact us at: https://www.xebec-tech.com/en/contact/
We do not make any machine tool, but we may be able to introduce you to a manufacturer. Please contact us at: https://www.xebec-tech.com/en/contact/
We are unable to offer to do that. However, you can reshape the Brush using a diamond disc blade.
Wash the Brush lightly with water and then use an air blower to completely remove dust and coolant.
Diamond disc blade is recommended.
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