Application reference
After plasma and oxy-fuel cutting
Deburring oxy-fuel and plasma cut parts starts with the slag that thermal cutting leaves on the bottom edge, then the burr and sharp edge underneath. The plate may still need leveling or a weld bevel afterward. The first planning decision is often about handling: which face needs work, how the plate is supported and whether it must be turned.
- The green deposit is attached below the cut edge.
Record the plate as it arrives
Check attached residue, edge condition and distortion before planning the next operation. Photograph both faces and include corners and pierce areas. Record plate dimensions and actual part weight; do not substitute the weight of a rectangular blank if the finished part contains large cut-outs.
The cutting process name does not establish the severity of the removal task. Separate a batch with ordinary residue from parts affected by a change in cutting conditions.
Deburring Line for Oxy-Fuel Cut Parts
A deburring line for oxy-fuel cut parts is built around the slag. Oxy-fuel cutting is used on thick plate and usually leaves heavier, more firmly attached slag than laser cutting, so a belt alone would spend most of its life grinding residue. A TFON line runs the plate through three stations in one pass:
- Heavy deburring (C): rubberized pin discs break the slag off the cut edge.
- Belt deburring (B): an abrasive belt removes the remaining burr.
- Edge rounding (R): flap brushes round the edge and clean oxide from the cut face.
This is the TF-RBC-3013: 1300 mm slag removal and deburring machine for plate up to 1300 mm wide and 600 kg, or the TF-RBC-2510: 1000 mm slag removal and deburring machine for 1000 mm and 500 kg. It also works as a deburring machine for plasma parts, since plasma dross goes through the same sequence. Infeed and outfeed conveyors connect it to the cutting table and the next operation; see the slag removal machine for the station layout and the automatic deburring machine page for line automation.
Plan the line for one face per pass. If slag or burr sits on both faces, turning and a second pass belong in the layout. Thickness can go up to 120 mm, subject to application review, so tell TFON the thickest plate and the heaviest slag you cut.
Build the route around the required result
| Incoming or required condition | Task | Release check |
|---|---|---|
| Attached residue | Bulk residue removal | Remaining deposits and edge damage |
| Burr or specified edge profile | Burr removal or edge treatment | Defined external and internal edges |
| Shape outside the drawing requirement | Leveling assessment | Shape in the specified inspection condition |
| Weld preparation on the drawing | Beveling | Angle, root face and prepared length |
These tasks may belong to different machines. Their order must also account for support, surface condition and the way one operation affects the next.
Turning and support belong in the estimate
Determine whether the required surfaces can be processed in the proposed orientation. Where a turn is needed, include the handling equipment, available space and return route in the production plan.
Check long or irregular parts for support through the working area. A machine's maximum material width is not a complete description of its ability to transport every geometry. Narrow webs, openings and an uneven incoming plate can change the handling problem.
Inspect at the point where the result is needed
If a plate is prepared for a welded assembly, inspect the specified bevel before assembly and the required shape at the appropriate downstream stage. A successful residue-removal operation does not certify the later weld or the finished assembly.
Keep a record of the full trial route, including any additional passes or turning. This gives production a usable sequence instead of a photograph of one attractive edge.
Suitable TFON models
Frequently asked questions
Can thick plate be cleaned in one pass?
That depends on the type of residue and how firmly it is attached. Heavy deburring discs may not remove every type of residue completely in one pass; the number of passes is established in a sample trial.
Why is plate weight verified separately?
Because a part with large cut-outs weighs noticeably less than a solid plate of the same dimensions. The holding system and the handling plan are based on the actual weight.
Level first, or remove the slag first?
Feeding a part into the leveling rollers while attached residue is still present may not be appropriate. The sequence is decided in an engineering review, based on the residue condition and the machine configuration.
Discuss the part you need to process
Share the material, drawing and incoming condition, including the edge or face that must change.