What is Deburring?

Deburring is the process that many metal manufaturers and handlers use as a finishing method to smooth surfaces and edges of metal. When metal is created or machined by molding, casting, and other process often time their are sharp and rough edges on the metal. This is usually unacceptable to most manufacturers and users of metal, as many times clean and smooth surfaces are needed to decrease friction, increase light reflection, and improve other favorable qualities. When metal is created and shaped to its desired model, the little bumps, sharp edges, and other rough spots are known as burrs. The process of removing these burrs is called deburring. It is a very common practice by most metal manufacturers and is essential to creating a fine finish on a piece of metal.