Ideas sought to deburr a 5mm length of 5mm dia steel!

[HankMcSpank]

Thanks guys - bogstandard, yep, I agree lifes to short...I don't need a whole lot of accuracy, but never having made such a beast was just curious as to how they did it! 2e0poz ....a couple of nice tips there - I especially like the first one :-)

Robin...I'm having diffs visualizing what you're suggesting. Going this route, then cutting from stock would obviously be quicker per piece ...but wouldn't the pieces still need deburring? (it's this aspect that's the real pain in the backside)

[Robin Hewitt]

Robin...I'm having diffs visualizing what you're suggesting. Going this route, then cutting from stock would obviously be quicker per piece ...but wouldn't the pieces still need deburring? (it's this aspect that's the real pain in the backside)

The first pieces cut might, but then the leading edge of the angle grinder disc would start to thin. The metal would then cut with the narrowed edge of the disc, then face on the less worn sides.

This is assuming your pivots are tight. If not tight then you might need to joggle it side to side after cutting to get the burr free face.

You could probably remove any heat bluing chemically if it worried you, or add splash guards so you could cut it wet.

This could be automated fairly easily with cams :naughty:

Robin

[Swarfing]

Another option for cutting would be to use a shear (or large bolt croppers) if your going to clean up the ends? cut oversize and grind back to appropriate size

[Davidh]

If the job is not already done.....part them off in your lathe.

Go in 1mm, back out and de burr the edges. Then back in to complete the parting.