Trends in deburring and precision surfaces

In almost all branches of the industry, part-specific surface finishes have a major impact on product quality. Accordingly, rising demands are being placed on cleanliness and the absence of burrs, as well as on design, surface finish. Thanks to innovative and optimised solutions, these requirements can be met reliably, reproducibly and cost-effectively

Recurring themes can be seen in almost all sectors of the industry including transformation processes, changes in manufacturing technologies, new and improved materials, the trend towards automated, digitised production processes, as well as stricter climate protection targets and regulatory requirements. All these pose new and different challenges for companies.

On one hand, they necessitate further development or adaptation of key expertise and processes, and on the other hand, technology-based diversification, for example, into segments beyond the existing market. As varied as the requirements may be, production steps such as deburring, cleaning, and surface finishing play a decisive role when it comes to quality.

Mobility: adapted production processes for new drives

Electromobility is catching on fast, car manufacturers and suppliers are expanding their capacities accordingly. This presents challenges both in production of components for electric motors and for battery modules. For example, drive shafts, housing parts, and gears are designed with complex geometries. In some cases, these components also have drilled holes with intersections. At the same time, parts are often designed with the lowest possible material thicknesses to save mass and thus extend their range. This calls for optimally adapted solutions for deburring and surface finishing to meet high requirements for burr-free and precision surfaces, as well as for throughput and costeffectiveness. Depending on the component and task, manufacturers of deburring and high-precision surface finishing equipment offer both new and improved systems and processes.