Innovative solutions for burr-free edges and precise surfaces

More complex component geometries, new materials and material combinations, as well as increasing requirements for productivity and quality, pose new challenges for companies in deburring and the manufacture of precision surfaces. How these can be mastered process-securely and efficiently is presented at the 5th Deburring Technologies and Precision Surfaces Conference through innovative solutions and practical examples. The conference, organized by fairXperts, will take place on February 21 and 22, 2017, at K3N in Nuremtingen.

Regardless of whether burr-free components, workpieces with rounded edges, precise surfaces for subsequent coating, bonding, welding, or assembly, or manufacturing steps for exact shaping are required to meet the rising demands for quality, productivity, and process reliability, procedures that can be optimally adapted to the task are necessary. High economic efficiency and flexibility are additional criteria that play a decisive role in the increasingly global competition. The 5th Deburring Technologies and Precision Surfaces Conference by fairXperts GmbH & Co. KG on February 21 and 22, 2017, at K3N in Nuremtingen demonstrates ways to efficiently and effectively meet these diverse requirements.

Expert knowledge and practical examples for process optimization

The two-day event offers a wealth of know-how and practical examples with a total of 19 lectures by renowned speakers to optimize processes. This begins with an overview lecture on various deburring technologies. An equipment benchmark is presented with innovative developments in drilling with solid carbide drills. Under the topic "Mechanical Deburring," it deals with defined edge processing in a single step. Deburring with ultrasound is presented based on the latest developments and application examples. Another topic is a customer project in which robot-based reworking of cast parts with intelligent sensor technology was implemented. The third session focuses on "Measurement technology for burr detection." This includes digital multi-wave holography for inline measurement of precision surfaces and residual burrs with micrometer accuracy, as well as the visualization of edges and surfaces through micro-CT. Also presented is a laser measurement system for inline inspection of surface quality in the nanometer range. The fourth lecture block is dedicated to "Deburring with undefined cutting edges." The agenda includes lectures on electrochemical and chemical deburring, as well as thermal deburring and high-pressure water jetting. Cryogenic deburring of non-ferrous metal die-cast and technical plastic parts without altering the surface condition and material properties completes the spectrum of topics.

On the second day, the focus is on the production of precision surfaces. The session "Grinding" provides an overview of lapping technology—from conventional vibratory grinding to the new Surf-Finish technology, which enables directed, automated vibratory grinding. Micro-meter-range flow grinding and flow grinding as a solution for post-processing additively manufactured components are further methods introduced. A fitness test for belt grinding processes and polishing procedures is also on the agenda. In the topic block "Material Removal," a new blasting process for precision surfaces and edges using suspension technology is presented. The presentations continue with robot-assisted water jet polishing of precision surfaces and surface optimization of metallic workpieces through electrolytic plasma polishing, deburring, and cleaning. The lecture "Gentle solutions for the toughest tasks – more than just deburring" shows how the highest demands can be precisely met with (P)ECM technology.

This program makes the 5th Deburring Technologies and Precision Surfaces Conference relevant for specialists and managers from manufacturing, quality assurance, production planning, design and development, as well as process engineering.

Alongside the conference, an accompanying exhibition will be held. It offers companies the opportunity to present solutions and new developments targetedly and to exchange ideas with participants.