Infrared deburring
November 1st 2006 Extensive tests at the Heraeus Noblelight Applications Centre in Hanau, Germany, have demonstrated the effectiveness of infrared radiation in the removal of burrs from plastic injection moulded components. By using specifically contoured IR emitters, it has been shown that deburring can be carried out inline, consistently and quickly, without any mechanical detriment to the product. Essentially, focused infrared heat causes the small amount of plastic material of the burr to melt and dissipate back into the material body without running off or burning. Larger burrs should first be optimised using mechanical tools before the thermal deburring is carried out. IR deburring modules can be integrated easily within new production lines and retrofitted within existing systems. More articles from Heraeus Noblelight Ltd: | 
