How does one machine miniature tubing, say .040 inch OD x .020 ID, without any burrs? Does industry use small cutoff saws or laser? There are many companies offering the service, but wondered if I can achieve the same in my shop without expensive machinery such as a laser. Thank you.
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How to cut miniature tubing burr free?
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There are several ways that industry gets a burr free cut. Here are several; electrochemical abrasive, score break with pull apart, and shear cut with die.
There are a couple of processes that you might use if the quantity is small, like a slow speed diamond saw or abrasive wire. If there is any quantity or several materials involved an outside source is advisable due to the proprietary nature of some process parameters.
There are a couple of processes that you might use if the quantity is small, like a slow speed diamond saw or abrasive wire. If there is any quantity or several materials involved an outside source is advisable due to the proprietary nature of some process parameters.
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