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To maintain the correct surface speed and cutting conditions they are rotated at the highest speed possible, commensurate with their size and construction. The cutters shown in the image are made from [[tungsten carbide]] which allows them to run at higher speeds than similar [[High speed steel|HSS]] cutters, yet still maintain their cutting edges. |
To maintain the correct surface speed and cutting conditions they are rotated at the highest speed possible, commensurate with their size and construction. The cutters shown in the image are made from [[tungsten carbide]] which allows them to run at higher speeds than similar [[High speed steel|HSS]] cutters, yet still maintain their cutting edges. |
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Burrs (the tools) are also used in [[Cnc| |
Burrs (the tools) are also used in [[Cnc|CNC machining centers]] for removing [[Burr (metal)|burrs]] (the small flakes of metal) after a machining process. |
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Revision as of 18:17, 13 February 2008
Burrs (sometimes called rotary files) are small cutters used in die grinders, rotary tools or dentist's drills. The name may be considered appropriate when their small sized head (3 mm diameter shaft) is compared to that of a burr (fruit) seed.
To maintain the correct surface speed and cutting conditions they are rotated at the highest speed possible, commensurate with their size and construction. The cutters shown in the image are made from tungsten carbide which allows them to run at higher speeds than similar HSS cutters, yet still maintain their cutting edges.
Burrs (the tools) are also used in CNC machining centers for removing burrs (the small flakes of metal) after a machining process.